John Peat Reserve
John Peat Reserve is a dog-friendly park in Camden with plenty of shade.
Dog rules
Dogs must be on a leash at all times in public places except in designated off-leash areas. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs. The maximum number of dogs that may be under one person's effective control is four. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of children's play equipment, food preparation/consumption areas, public swimming pools, schools, kindergartens, sports grounds during organised activities, and wildlife protection areas. Source: Camden Council – Exercising Your Pet (camden.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-pets/exercising-your-pet).
At a glance
Before you go
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
Well kept Reserve,with kids modern playground ,covered seating and picnic tables,electric bbq's,very clean,well maintained toilet block,plenty of car parking space.Large,mature shade trees plenty of open space for footy,soccer,cricket or games. Highly recommended for a kids party or family gathering.
There is a large open area with ample shade, BBQ's, some picnic tables, an interactive play area for children. There is also parking and public toilet facilities. This area is part of the walking/cycle way open space that runs parallel to the Nepean River.
A large open area with lots of grass for play, nearby parking, seating and picnic areas, access to the Nepean River and pathway, plus toilet facilities.
Wonderful clean area to walk dogs, kids to ride bikes and just nice for a general stroll. The playground is pretty good too. Love walking my dogs here.
My favourite park in Camden to take my kids. Great walking/ bike track and a park in the middle for the kids to play. There are bathroom facilities and a bubbler. Lots of places to sit and enjoy the scenery and birds also.
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How we know this
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