Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park sits on Federation Road in Newtown NSW 2042, and its standout feature is a designated off-leash dog area, alongside a fenced playground and picnic lawns on the grounds of a former cemetery, where a rare patch of kangaroo grass survives.
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About Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Off-Leash Dog Area at Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park has a designated off-leash dog area, where dogs can run unleashed within marked zones and at designated times. A council map shows which sections of the park are on-leash and which are off-leash. Wide grassed areas give dogs plenty of space to run. Because the zone boundaries appear only on the map, it helps to study it before letting a dog off the lead.
Playground at Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park has a fenced, gated playground that includes climbing equipment and a sand pit. Shade is provided over the play area, and benches sit beside the equipment so parents and carers can sit while children play. The enclosure keeps young children contained within the play space, and the gate lets families come and go while the playground stays separated from the surrounding lawns.
Cemetery Heritage and Kangaroo Grass at Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park was once Camperdown Cemetery, and all but a small walled section beside St Stephen's Church was converted into a public park in 1948. Graves from the 1800s remain in that walled portion, including some from the 1857 Dunbar shipwreck. The remaining cemetery area also holds a patch of kangaroo grass (Themeda australis), a rare remnant of the turpentine-ironbark forests that once covered the Inner West.
Facilities at Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Visitor tips for Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
- ✓Groups of 30 to 250 people need an online booking through council, which cannot be made within 7 days of the event; gatherings under 30 usually do not need one.
- ✓Bring a bag to pick up after your dog, since owners are expected to clean up in the off-leash area.
Getting to Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park is bounded by Federation Road, Lennox and Church Streets, Newtown NSW 2042. Newtown Station is about 400 m away. Parking is on local streets and is hard to find, particularly on the Newtown side, with the Camperdown side generally easier. Accessible parking is available.
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- 📍Marys (restaurant, about 200 m)
Frequently asked questions about Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Can I take my dog to Camperdown Memorial Rest Park?
Yes, dogs can be exercised off-leash in the park's designated area at designated times. A council map marks which sections allow unleashed dogs.
Is Camperdown Memorial Rest Park good for young kids?
The park has a fenced, gated playground with climbing equipment and a sand pit, with shade over the play area and benches nearby.
What family facilities like toilets or baby change tables are at Camperdown Memorial Rest Park?
New public toilets with handwashing and accessible toilets are on the Camperdown side, and several water bubblers are spread through the park.
Is there parking near Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, and is it free?
Parking is on nearby streets and is hard to find, especially on the Newtown side, though accessible parking is available.
What are the opening hours for Camperdown Memorial Rest Park?
The park is open 24 hours a day, every day, so it can be visited at any time.