O’Dea Reserve
O’Dea Reserve is a fully fenced off-leash dog park on Ross Street in Camperdown, NSW 2050, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Its standout feature is the enclosed sand dog area with double-gated airlock entries, a dog fountain and a blue paddling pool for warm days.
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About O’Dea Reserve
Fully Fenced Off-Leash Dog Area at O’Dea Reserve
The dog area at O’Dea Reserve is fully fenced with black steel fencing and has double-gated airlock entries, so dogs cannot run out when people come and go. The enclosure is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but it has no lighting, so the park recommends daylight visits. The surface is mostly soft sand with grass strips along the edges, which drains well after rain but can get dusty during long dry spells. A sign on the sand bin by the gate asks owners to fill in any holes their dog digs.
Shelters and Picnic Tables at O’Dea Reserve
O’Dea Reserve has benches under several covered shelters, including a large curved shelter with two benches and a smaller shelter with a single bench. O’Dea Reserve has picnic tables. Gum trees along the boundary give edge shade to the dog area and the seating. Owners can sit under the shelters while their dogs run inside the fenced enclosure.
Facilities at O’Dea Reserve
Getting to O’Dea Reserve
O’Dea Reserve is at 2-4 Ross Street, Camperdown NSW 2050. The park has no on-site parking; visitors use timed street parking on Salisbury Road and the surrounding residential streets.
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Frequently asked questions about O’Dea Reserve
Is O’Dea Reserve open 24 hours?
Yes. The dog area is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but the enclosure has no lighting, so daylight visits are recommended.
Is the dog area at O’Dea Reserve fenced?
Yes. The dog area is fully fenced with black steel fencing and has double-gated airlock entries.
Are there toilets at O’Dea Reserve?
No. There are no public toilets on site, and the nearest facilities are in the surrounding town centres.
Where can I park at O’Dea Reserve?
There is no on-site parking. Visitors use timed street parking on Salisbury Road and the surrounding residential streets.
Is there water for dogs at O’Dea Reserve?
Yes. A stainless steel dog fountain with a bowl sits near the entry, with a spare water bucket and a blue paddling pool for warm days.