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