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.

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.

It may not be as expansive as Rushcutters Bay Park, but what it does have is view of the Harbour…read moreBridge, which means that come New Years Eve, it get's pretty rammed! It's a great spot to watch the fireworks from - close enough to be able to see and hear them at the same time, far enough away that you're not trapped in the city when they're done - and if you get down there early enough, you should get yourself a good position. On non-New Years Eve days, follow the path down to the end wall and you get a great view of the harbour. It's also a good turning point if you're going for a run - in fact most runners appear to have the need to actually touch the wall, just so they can tell themselves they didn't stop short!

Being from the other side of the bridge, I love the different vantage points you find as you make…read moreyour way around the harbour - and Yarranabbe Park is a great one. As a park, it's not got a lot to offer, just a nice flat expanse of grass neighbouring the harbour, but if your after the simple pleasure of watching the world go by, it's a good one. New Beach Road is not a particularly busy road, but there is a lot of jostling for the few parking spaces available, so be prepared to walk or make your way there by public transport (by water if you can!) Little ones will love the small playground at the far end, but for most it's just a place for stopping to smell the roses - or to get as close as possible to getting out on the harbour without actually having to leave terra firma. Or to join the rest of the city's crowds to see fireworks light up the Harbour Bridge - on new year's eve or when Oprah visits.

A great dog friendly park with 2 small beaches which are also dog friendly. There's plenty of…read moreparking, a clean toilet block, clean drinking water and plenty of lush grass to relax on or enjoy a picnic. Additionally, this is the start of the Spit to Manly walk so if you're feeling energetic, make your way over the Spit Bridge, turn left and keep walking.

I attended a small picnic/going away party at this lovely park in early March. Five stars because…read morethe grounds are well maintained. You're at the beach. There are cooktops and plenty of rubbish bins. There's parking and nearby toilets which are also well maintained. Oh and it's dog friendly. The beach access is netted on one side so no pesky creatures can get in to eat the children. The sand is a little silty but it's clean. There's a pier from which children were daring each other to jump in the water. There's a water fountain and a shower to rinse your feet. Plus as we left and walked through the nearby neighborhood I met some lizard friends.

I don't know why this place isn't busier. It's just perfect. A harbourside beach reserve looking…read moreout to Chowder Bay that is dog friendly, has lots of open space, enclosed bathing area, a wharf that's popular for fishing, great picnic areas, brand new toilets and a fab playground to boot. The playground has sand flooring, great climbing structures, swings and even a disability swing. It's a complete mystery to me why it's so quiet during the week but perhaps that's why we love it so much. Parking is paid, which is fine for Mosman residenst with parking permits but a bit exxy otherwise. Bushwalks from the west end of the reserve are head around the Sydney Harbour National Park and though the start of the walk involves a number of steps once on the track it's pretty easy walking along well maintained track. There's an ice-cream van at the weekend and just over the beach is a Bacino Kiosk. Superb spot.

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.