Berry Island Reserve is one of those neat little city sanctuaries that only a city like Sydney with…read moreits beautiful harbor would have. I take my daughter there - rain or shine - and carry her around the Gadyan Track in a Baby Bjorn. It feels like you are going for a bush walk in the country - you certainly don't feel like you're a 10 minute drive and with in sight of the harbor bridge. Make sure you wear good shoes as the track is rocky in areas and muddy when it rains. But don't let that stop you as it is sure to nourish the most smokey of city slicker souls. The kookaburras are in abundance and whenever I've been there during the week I've passed only one or two people on the track so it's not (yet) over run by people. There is a large open grassy area for dogs to run around (yes dog lovers they're allowed on a leash in the bushland areas) and a good slide and swing set for the kids to play on. To get there you follow Shirley Road in Wollstonecraft or walk 5 to 10 minutes from Wollstonecraft railway station. It's a steep walk down to get to the reserve so even the fittest people be prepared to sweat on the way home.

I have two dogs, both very energetic. I also have a dog park close to me but so many dogs play in…read morethe dog park that there's no grass left. Now I drive to Rouse Hill, it's about 20 minutes from where I live but it's worth it. It's like the five star compared to the budget: Bags for doggy poop, buckets of water and lots of grass to run around on. I had driven past it many times and thought it was a cricket pitch, I never realised it was a dog park. Dogs are funny creatures, they're very territorial but put them in a situation where they are all equal and the territory isn't their's and they become the best of friends. You see all types at the dog park, little dogs, big dogs, energetic and playful dogs. You also see a lot of doggy people. If you go to the park at the same time every week you see the same people and you get quite friendly. It's a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.

Dog poo everywhere. Watch your step. I can't believe people think its ok to take their dogs to a…read morepublic place and let them do their business without cleaning up, it's so annoying!! Please please do your part and pick up your dogs land mines.

This is a well kept park that is suitable for all members of the community. If you are interested…read morein learning to sail the Concord and Ryde Sailing Club have lessons during the school holidays. The cement path through the park links a variety of parks from Rydalmere to Putney and beyond. Cyclist use this path extensively and often there are the early morning walkers getting that bit of exercise before work. The park has bench seats and is very close the Kissing Point Wharf. There is a ferry from this wharf every hour and it is less than an hour into the city. If you are catching a ferry go early especially on the weekends. Sometimes the ferry will continue past the wharf if it is full to capacity. The beautiful feature of the park is the very large bronze fish that are on poles. The fish change direction moved by the wind.

It is a dog park with interesting view of the sea, beach and around. I don't have a pet, however I…read morelike to come here to sit, think about life and enjoy the view and sea noise.

Next to a canal with Cafe Bones at one end and a main rd at the other, this long, skinny dog park…read moreis often filled with dogs all trying to chase the same ball. In winter, it can be a little boggy but in the Summer time when the weather is fine, it's top cakes.