Ron Gosling Reserve Off Leash Area

Ron Gosling Reserve is a unfenced off-leash area in Bardwell Park, situated along Water Street and bordered by residential yards and the railway corridor. Its open layout and relaxed suburban setting make it a simple yet effective destination for owners who want a reliable local spot for their dogs to sprint and socialise.

The flat, grassy space is perfect for energetic games of fetch and offers enough room for dogs to burn off energy without distraction. Natural boundaries—including fences and the rail line—help define the space, though dogs still require strong recall. Scattered seating provides comfort for owners, and nearby street parking makes visits convenient.

The reserve is best suited for medium to large dogs that enjoy open play and responsive owners. While there’s no water tap or agility equipment, the simplicity adds to its appeal for a low-key outing that doesn’t demand travel.

Ron Gosling Reserve is close to Flynns Reserve and Rhodes Street Reserve, making it easy to plan a chain of dog-friendly stops in one outing.

Ron Gosling Reserve is managed by Bayside Council. You can view its location alongside all other council-managed off-leash areas on the map below. 

Other Bayside Council dog parks include Rhodes Street Reserve, Flynns Reserve, Hughes Avenue Reserve, Sparks Street Reserve, Mutch Park, High Street Reserve, Gaiarine Gardens, Bona Park, Firmstone Reserve, Astrolabe Park, Cahill Park, Shepard Reserve, Lady Robinsons Beach, Sir Joseph Banks Park, Kingsgrove Avenue Reserve, Scarborough Park, Frys Reserve and Mutch Park.

Bayside Council has strict rules in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors to off-leash areas:

• Dogs must be kept under control and supervised at all times, in sight of their owner/handler
• You must be physically able to control or restrain the dog if required by chain, cord or leash
• Your dog should not harass people or other animals. Even when dogs are in off-leash areas, they must still be under effective voice control
• If any dog shows signs of aggression or antisocial behaviour the dog’s handler must leash and remove their dog immediately
• You must clean up after your dog at all times
• You must keep your dog on a leash when entering or exiting the designated off-leash area.