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Blackalls Park Dog Exercise Area

2 Blackall Ave, Blackalls Park, NSW

4.3(104 reviews)

Blackalls Park Dog Exercise Area is a spacious and scenic recreational spot located along the picturesque shores of Lake Macquarie in Australia. The park is characterized by its expansive, open grassy fields and a significant number of mature trees that provide plenty of natural shade for visitors and their pets. One of the most appealing features for dog owners is the direct access to the water, allowing dogs to enjoy swimming and playing in the shallow lake areas. The park is well-equipped with facilities, including a large, sheltered picnic pavilion containing numerous wooden tables, public toilet blocks, and a dedicated children's playground with various equipment. While the area features some low post-and-rail fencing and bollards to delineate boundaries and manage vehicle traffic, it lacks a fully enclosed, dog-proof perimeter, indicating it functions as an open off-leash zone. The ground surface is primarily natural grass, complemented by dirt and gravel sections for parking. Overall, the park offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with a perfect blend of land and water activities.

Essential Features

Fencing

Not Fenced

Water

Available

Off-Leash

24/7 Off-Leash

Shade

Available

Separate Areas

Single Area

Lighting

No Lighting

Amenities

Toilets

Available

Parking

On-site

Bins

Available

Seating

Benches Available

Poop Bags

Bring Your Own

Agility Equipment

Not Available

Terrain & Features

Surface

Grass

Size

Large/Spacious

Terrain

Flat

Puppy Friendly

All Ages

Type

Outdoor

Additional Amenities

Picnic Tables

Playground

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Parking

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Opening Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
Thursday(Today)Open 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Reviews

10 reviews
M
Michael N.25 May 2025
3/5

Nice area, nice facilities. The dog poo everywhere on the ground and human poo on the playground equipment tarnished the experience somewhat

I
inthiran18 May 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

J
Jessica P.16 May 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

E
Eddie M.16 Apr 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

G
Garry G.17 Mar 2025
5/5

Great park & pickn̈ik area

C
Chris (.15 Feb 2025
4/5

Nice place to take a dog for a walk. Dog can go in the water or walk along the tree areas. The only thing is if it's wet, the mud will be horrendous.

D
David E.15 Feb 2025
5/5

Great place to put your chair and feet in the water. Peaceful!

C
Craig R.16 Jan 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

G
Gerrelle K.16 Jan 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

L
Liz D.16 Jan 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars