Nate Parnell Memorial
Nate Parnell Memorial is a park in Sanctuary Point. Dogs are generally allowed on a lead in NSW public parks unless signs say otherwise — but the rules here aren't confirmed, so check local signage before visiting.
Dog rules
Nate Parnell Memorial is a park in Sanctuary Point. Parks managed by Shoalhaven City Council are on-leash by default under the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998. We haven’t been able to confirm from a council source that this specific park is council-managed — it’s likely, but please check on-site signage or contact Shoalhaven City Council before visiting with a dog.
At a glance
Before you go
- ℹ️Dog access hasn’t been confirmed — best to check before visiting.
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
- 🐕Off-leash status not confirmed — check signage.
What people say
Nates favourite fishing spot, lovely to sit and remember him, forever missed forever loved
Gorgeous sport to remember our beautiful Nate, always in my heart, forever missed Love you Nate ❤️
There is a memorial there for Nate Parnell, however it is very confusing to call it Nate Parnell Memorial Point as the point has long been identified as Macleans Point. The long established Basin walking trail is the hiking trail that passes the memorial so it is again confusing to identify this as a hiking trail.
This name is misleading it has not been approved by the geographical names board of NSW nor does it meet there criteria for a Geographical name, however I do applaud the sentiment to commemorate the death of young local with a memorial. I think a simple change to the title to Nate Parnell Memorial as there is one there, would prevent google from removing the name altogether.
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