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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Definitely the biggest playground I've ever been to! It has it all... swings, giant climbing…read morestructure and very high rope bridge, flying fox, tunnels and slides, rope climbing web, etc. We spent more than 2 hours here and had a group of kids ranging from age 1 to 12. We definitely will be back whenever we're in the area!!

Drawn in by the potential of the Armory Wharf Cafe (review http://frid.co/nikCOQ) I found my self…read moredriving a bit out of my way to give it a go. Not knowing a great deal about this park, when I arrived I was amazed to see the play area with the shiny slippery slides, climbing areas and massive swings. This is an awesome park. While some parts of it still seem under development, and there is a real lack of shade areas, this has to be one of the best play areas I have seen in Sydney. If your kids can not have fun here they are simply not trying hard enough. While it appeared there was a tonne of parking available, on the weekend you are going to find it challenging. As for what to bring when you come, if you have a bike, bring it as there is a huge bike track to check out. If you don't have one, you can rent one ( http://frid.co/qSpPMO ). Of course if you want to chill out and relax, perhaps with a coffee, then head to either the Armory Wharf Cafe or the Armory Wharf Canteen ( http://frid.co/nKLbIw - which is only open on weekends and public holidays). Alternatively you could grab one of the benches near the free BBQ hot plates and cook up a couple of snags. If you are looking for the perfect place to have a kids birthday party, this might be it! You just might not want to do it on the weekend...