Blackwattle Bay Park
An off-leash dog policy all year round, a playground and barbecue areas make Blackwattle Bay Park a free foreshore park in Glebe. Picnic areas, a playground near Oxley Street and the Glebe Foreshore Walk sit on its waterfront between Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay. It is free to enter.
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About Blackwattle Bay Park
Playground, Barbecues and Picnic Areas at Blackwattle Bay Park
Blackwattle Bay Park has a playground near Oxley Street, with play equipment for younger children. Barbecues and picnic areas sit within the park, with plenty of grass areas to sit on or to exercise. On the bay side, the park has water access ramps, steps and boating pontoons that visitors can reach from the foreshore. The park is described as kid friendly, and its picnic areas and grass make it a practical place to stop with children after a walk along the foreshore.
Off-Leash Dog Policy at Blackwattle Bay Park
Blackwattle Bay Park has an off-leash dog policy that applies all year round. Dogs can use the park grass areas and walk along the foreshore beside Blackwattle Bay, which makes the park a place for dog owners to stop with their pets. Dog owners can use the grass and the foreshore path throughout the year. The park is a dog friendly stop on the Glebe foreshore, with the Glebe Foreshore Walk running through it.
Foreshore Walk at Blackwattle Bay Park
The Glebe Foreshore Walk runs through Blackwattle Bay Park along Blackwattle Bay. The park has a shared walking and cycling track that links it to the other Glebe foreshore parks. From the park, visitors get views of ANZAC Bridge and the city skyline, including sunsets and the lights of the Sydney central business district. The fish market sits across the bay from the park.
Facilities at Blackwattle Bay Park
Visitor tips for Blackwattle Bay Park
- ✓The Glebe Foreshore Walk continues from this park to other linked Glebe foreshore parks, including Federal Park and Jubilee Park.
- ✓Blackwattle Bay Park is free to enter, so it suits a short visit as well as a longer picnic.
Getting to Blackwattle Bay Park
Blackwattle Bay Park is at 53 Leichhardt Street, Glebe NSW 2037, on the Glebe waterfront. Blackwattle Bay Wharf, a ferry wharf, is about 150 m away.
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- 📍Sydney Fish Market (across Blackwattle Bay)
- 📍Bellevue Coffee Cart (cafe, about 100 m)
Frequently asked questions about Blackwattle Bay Park
Is Blackwattle Bay Park dog friendly?
Yes. The park has an off-leash dog policy that applies all year round.
Does Blackwattle Bay Park have a playground?
Yes, a playground sits near Oxley Street in the park.
Are there barbecues at Blackwattle Bay Park?
Yes, the park has barbecue facilities beside its picnic areas.
Is Blackwattle Bay Park free to visit?
Yes, entry to the park is free.