Bark in the Park

North Sydney Council is excited to be bringing back the pets day out you all know and love. Bark in the Park (previously Bradfield Bark) is a paw-fect day out for dogs, their owners and all animal lovers!

The grass carpet will be rolled out for the first time at St Leonards Park, just up the road from the North Sydney CBD, from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm on Sunday 23 May.

The confirmed line-up includes talks by pet experts Steve Austin and Dr Katrina Warren, a well-known TV veterinarian and author who also runs the Wonderdog School online training program.

Pet Medical Milsons Point is sponsoring the event and will also be holding a pop-up photo booth and giving away free magnets of the happy snaps taken.

This bone-anza day of furry fun will be packed with dog demonstrations and expert talks, Doga (dog yoga), a Mutt & Meow Market, food stalls, free kids activities, live music and plenty of other activities for fur residents and their human companions to enjoy.

A number of shows by Farmer Dave and his Rufftrack crew will also feature on the day, including a K9 Ninja challenge, K9 super wall, temptation alley and a trick-off.

There will be prizes to be won on the day for the best-dressed pet, an owner-pet look-alike competition and for the best trick. There will also be a treat guessing competition and a raffle to support Bark in the Park’s charity partner Sydney Dogs & Cats Home.

As always, Council has selected some canines from the community to be our Bark in the Park Ambassadogs. Our Ambassadogs are Nellie the Corgi, Gladys the greyhound and rescue pupper Barkimedes, who are all already familiar with St Leonards Park. Our Dilpocat is Maxim Louis Vat, a Bengal cat who also enjoys walks in the park with his owner.

Full schedule coming soon - make sure you’re following our Facebook Event for event updates.

This event follows a Safe Outdoor Gathering COVID-19 Safety Plan as per current NSW Public Health Orders.