The Forestville War Memorial Playing Fields is located on Melwood Avenue, Forestville. It is a large precinct that includes natural turf and synthetic sportsfields as well as basketball and netball courts, clubhouses and a skate park.

There are two dog off-leash areas within the Forestville War Memorial Playing Fields precinct. These are:

  • Field 3 which is located at the southern end next to the synthetic sportsfields

  • Purple Poppy Dog Park which is located at the northern end adjacent to Forestville Avenue and is a fenced dog off-leash area.

Dog Off-leash Hours and Information

  • Dogs are permitted off-leash on Field 3 from 10pm to 8am weekdays and 10pm to 7am weekends.

  • At other times dogs are permitted on-leash on Field 3, though please be mindful of sports activity held here.

  • Dogs are prohibited on the synthetic fields at all times.

  • Dogs are permitted off-leash 24 hours a day in Purple Poppy Dog Park.

Facilities

  • Parking

  • Public Toilets (located near the hard courts)

  • Seats

  • Tap 

  • Bin

Dog Off-leash Area

Location

Melwood Avenue

Forestville NSW 2087