Pelican Park
Pelican Park is a dog-friendly park in Lake Illawarra. Just 750m away, The Fern & Anchor is a nearby spot to stop in after your walk.
Dog rules
Dogs must be kept on a leash and under effective control at all times in public places except in designated off-leash areas. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs. Source: Shellharbour City Council – Dog Friendly Spaces (shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/parks-and-playgrounds/dog-friendly-spaces)
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
Great little park for family gatherings. A BBQ, tables, toilets and playground area.
Great place for a picnic in the park, also a good spot to take kids fishing.
Kids love a picnic and park play followed by a crab 🦀 hunt we do this every Friday after kids gym
Great place to have a party, get together, has a park where kids can be kids, play ball sports, go fishing in the lake which is next to the park. There is a bike/walk track where people can get out and about on also.
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How we know this
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