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Calderwood District Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 12 May 2026

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Calderwood District Park is a dog-friendly park in Calderwood. Just 400m away, Bean Roasted Espresso Bar Calderwood 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)

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On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Escarpment Dr &, Bartlett Cres, Calderwood NSW 2527
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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

PBPaul B.
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★★★★★5 months ago

Nice park. Good parking but minimal. Reasonable facilities but good play equipment and picnic spot

BMBenjamin M.
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★★☆☆☆2 years ago

Great park, but no parking! Council, please figure this one out as it's a shame to have such a great park near inaccessible at times simply due to the lack of parking. Surrounding streets are also very narrow, making it even more congested.

AAngela
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★★★★★4 years ago

This is a pretty good park due to having great big huts for get togethers and bbqs, but especially due to having the water park. During hot days (or cold) kids love going here and getting wet. There are toilet facilities as well. As a local I would recommend avoiding Saturday mornings where lots of parties set up and the huts and seating are all taken and it gets very busy. Other a good place to take the kids.

JMJessica M.
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★★★★☆3 years ago

The kids love this park. It's great with the water play area. The sandpit is great, and always full of toys for the kids to play with.

DMDarren M.
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★★★★★5 years ago

Pretty cool for a small park. The play area is nice and didn't even realise the first time we visited that it has a water play area for the kids that's really cool.

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Escarpment Dr &, Bartlett Cres, Calderwood NSW 2527
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