🌿 A ripper shady spot for your furry mate to run wild and cool off arvo after arvo!

Lismore River Dog Park East Lismore - Safe Off-Leash Fun for Your Pooch - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Lismore River Dog Park in East Lismore is a fully fenced, shaded off-leash area perfect for dog lovers wanting a safe place for their pups to play and socialise. With established trees providing cool river breezes, taps and bubblers for water, plus seating for owners, it’s a popular spot for friendly meetups. While the park lacks agility equipment and double-gated entry, it offers a relaxed environment with a river walking path nearby. Ideal for families with dogs, caravanners, and anyone after a casual arvo out with their four-legged mates.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	11 Barrie St, East Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 1300 878 387
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4/5 (78 reviews)
🏙️ City	East Lismore
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	fenced area public toilets bubbler picnic shelter parking

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

While this park is all about the dogs, it’s a great spot for families who want to bring their pooch along for a fun arvo. The fenced area keeps pups safe to run free, and there’s plenty of shady spots with established trees for the whole crew to chill out. Owners often socialise here, making it a friendly community vibe. There’s a clamshell pool for dogs to cool off, which is a real treat on warm days. Just keep an eye on the single gate entry, which can be a bit tricky with excited dogs coming and going.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

This dog park isn’t just about the pups – it’s set near the river with lovely shady trees and a cool breeze that makes it a relaxing spot for humans too. The natural greenery and river walking path nearby add a nice touch for those who want a stroll after playtime. The established trees provide plenty of shade, perfect for escaping the Aussie sun while watching your furry mate have a blast. It’s a peaceful little oasis right in East Lismore, great for a laid-back arvo with your four-legged friend.

Handy Facilities for a Smooth Visit 🚰

Lismore River Dog Park offers some solid conveniences that make visits easy for dog owners. The park is fully fenced with 5ft high fencing, providing a safe space for dogs to run off-leash. There are taps and bubblers inside the park to keep your pooch hydrated, plus a few seats in the shade for owners to relax. Although the toilets are mentioned as permanently closed, the presence of parking and shaded seating areas helps keep things comfortable. Just note, the park currently lacks double-entry gates and rain shelters, so plan accordingly on wetter days.

Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting ⚠️

Several reviewers flagged a few issues worth noting. The single gate access can be tricky when dogs are excited, so keep a close eye on your furry mate at entry and exit. Some mentioned the lack of poo bags and agility equipment, so bring your own bags and toys to keep your dog entertained. The toilets are permanently closed, so plan ahead for bathroom stops. Also, a few reviews raised concerns about irresponsible dog owners and the need for better supervision, so it’s best to visit when the park is quieter if your dog is sensitive or reactive.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

A safe happy place for all who love their Dogs
Single gate access makes getting in and out hard, but a nice treed dog area with a hose and clamshell pool to cool off in
Great location, lovely established trees, cool river breeze, 3 seats, poo bags & bin inside park, 5ft fencing, 2 bubblers/taps
Nice shaded off lead area plus river walking path. Shame the toilets are permanently closed.
Fenced. Water on tap
Great dog puppy play park for big or small k9s the spot to be seen on leash with the master
Upgrade provides more space for dogs to run. Good seats in the shade for people to sit.
Thank you Lismore. As caravanning people with dogs it so lovely to have a fully fenced and safe space for the dogs to be free.
Sad and uninspired dog park. No poo bags, no double entry door, no agility jumps or other interesting features.
Ok when it's quiet, alot of quite irresponsible dog owners that have no idea & allow there dogs to go overboard on other dogs