JJ Kelly Park
JJ Kelly Park is a dog-friendly park in Wollongong. Just 750m away, Coniston Dog Beach is a great nearby beach to visit with your dog.
Dog rules
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times in public spaces. Dogs are not allowed within 10 metres of children's play areas or areas where food is prepared or eaten (except outdoor dining areas of cafes/restaurants that allow dogs). Dogs are prohibited from school grounds, childcare centres, rock platforms, wildlife protection areas, and any area with signage indicating dogs are prohibited. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs. Source: Wollongong City Council – Dog Beaches and Parks (wollongong.nsw.gov.au/places/dog-beaches-and-parks)
At a glance
Before you go
- 💧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.
What people say
Car park free camp. Quiet safe place to free camp. No bins. Toilets within walking distance. Childrens playground within walking distance. Huge beautifully grassed fields great for dogs or playing games next door. Felt secure.
Nice open green space, plenty of room for the kids and dogs to run around. The playground is a little dated and could use an upgrade. The creek isn't something you'd want to go near. Rubbish all through it, odd smell and people use it as a dump. If kids are nearby it, keep an eye on them as there's plenty of spots where they could slip down some steep edges.
It's a great park. Lots of space. Lots of fields. Reasonable parking. Great for many activities
A big playing field used by team sports on weekends. Also popular with fitness trainers and people playing ballsports and kicking goalkicking in the football season. A small but fun playground to keep the little ones entertained.
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