There is nothing better than spending an hour with your dog running free, chasing a ball and just hanging out.

We dog lovers would always say there's never enough leash free areas, but the Northern Beaches do have some great spots for a run and a swim.

PLEASE... keep your dog under control and always clean up after them (nobody likes stepping in poo).  We want more leash free areas and the more you do to make sure everyone (especially those who don't share our love for dogs) has a pleasant experience, the less resistance we'll meet.

Note that we do our best to keep this list up to date, but council policies change.  If you spot somewhere that should be on this list but isn't or vice-versa, let us know!

Warringah Council

Frenchs Forest Showgrounds, Belrose

Griffith Park, Collaroy

John Fischer Park, Curl Curl

Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve, Curl Curl

Curl Curl Lagoon, Curl Curl

Hinkler Park, Queenscliff

Beverly Job Park, Narraweena

Manly Council

Tania Park, Clontarf

Seaforth Oval, Seaforth

Manly Lagoon Park, Manly

Manly Cemetery, Manly

LM Graham Reserve, Manly

North Harbour Reserve, Balgowlah

Pittwater Council

Hitchcock Park, Careel Bay

Dearin Reserve, Newport

Rowland Reserve, Bayview

Deep Creek Reserve, North Narrabeen

South Mona Vale Headland, Warriewood

Progress Park, North Narrabeen