Emery Reserve
Emery Reserve (also known as Emery Park in Kiama Council records) is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Gerroa where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find BBQs, parking, and toilets, making it an easy spot for a longer outing. Some conditions apply, so it's worth checking before you visit.
Dog rules
Dogs are permitted on-leash on the footpaths around the outside perimeter of this park only. Dogs are not permitted in park interiors. Dogs are also prohibited — on or off leash — within 10 metres of children's playground equipment, within 10 metres of public barbeques and kiosks, on sports fields, ovals and courts during organised sport, and in public bathing areas. Kiama's designated off-leash areas are listed on the council's off-leash areas page.
At a glance
Before you go
- ℹ️Dogs allowed at certain times/areas — check official source for details.
- 💧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 spot on the water with clean toilets , picnic tables, and plenty of parking
Playground has been removed, grass way over grown, toilets in an average to poor state. Bin down the far end of the park was overflowing with rubbish
Plenty of seating and the public toilets are very modern. Me and a group used the barbecue and it worked fine. There's a big temporary fence covering most of the area near the barbecue however.
Park used to be nice when there was a playground for the kids. Was here a few months ago and coming today, we don’t see a difference. Grass is almost to the knee, gazebo area dirty… only good thing is the toilets are very nice and decent. How long does it take to build a play area? Very disappointed, this is a great park as it’s right beside the river.
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How we know this
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