Kiama Council is seeking community feedback on five proposed designs for a new fenced dog off-leash area (FOLA) in Jamberoo, located on the corner of Churchill Street and Gibson Crescent.
This project responds to strong community interest, including a 500-signature petition and community engagement results from the Dog Friendly Spaces Strategy, which highlighted Jamberoo’s need for a dedicated dog park. After assessing six locations, this site was deemed more suitable.
Thanks to NSW Government grant funding and Council contributions, five design options have been developed. These vary in size, layout and access points, with some offering separate areas for small and large dogs.
We want to hear from you! Which option do you like best? Your feedback will help shape the final design and ensure the park meets community needs.
- Preferred layout and size of the dog park
- Access point (e.g. from Churchill Street or Gibson Crescent)
- Whether the park should be mixed or segregated (separate areas for small and large dogs)
- Location within the reserve (east, west, or central)
- Community priorities (e.g. shade, seating, water access)
- The site location: the dog park has been built on the corner of Churchill Street and Gibson Crescent
- The budget: the project is funded through a NSW Government grant and Council contributions, with a total budget of $145,613
- The purpose: the space will be a fenced, off-leash dog area
- Timeframe: the grant must be used by November 2026
View the options
If you'd prefer to download a PDF, you'll find it in the Document Library.
Option one
Option 1 – Mixed dog park (30m x 30m) with footpath access from Gibson Crescent.
Includes one 4m x 4m shelter, a bench seat and a drinking fountain.
Option two
Option 2 – Mixed dog park (30m x 30m) with footpath access from Churchill Street.
Includes one 4m x 4m shelter, a bench seat and a drinking fountain.
Option three
Option 3 – Mixed dog park (35m x 35m) with footpath access from Churchill Street.
Includes one 4m x 4m shelter, a bench seat and a drinking fountain.
Option four
Option 4 – Segregated dog park: large (35m x 35m) and small (22m x 22m) areas in the eastern end of the reserve.
Includes two 4m x 4 m shelters, one bench seat and two drinking fountains.
Option five
Option 5 – Separated dog parks: small (30m x 30m) in the east and large (45m x 22.5m) in the west of the reserve.
Includes two 4m x 4 m shelters, one bench seat and two drinking fountains.
Have your say
You can get involved in one of the following ways:
- Take part in the online poll
- Share your thoughts using the feedback form
- View other ways to have your say
Click through the below tabs for more information.
Online poll
Which of the five proposed designs do you prefer for the Jamberoo fenced dog off-leash area?
To vote, please register using the blue LOG IN / JOIN button at the top of the page. This helps us understand who we’re hearing from and ensures our engagement reflects the diversity of our community.
Please make sure to submit your vote. Only submitted responses will be counted.
If you’d prefer not to register, or want to provide more detailed feedback, use the feedback form or view other ways to have your say.
- Find the blue-coloured "LOG IN/JOIN" button at the top of the page and click it to start registering.
- Select "LOG IN" if you already have a profile on Your Say Kiama or select "SIGN UP" to create a new profile.
- To create your profile you will need to add: Screen name, email address, password, full name and suburb. Check the boxes that apply and click "CREATE ACCOUNT".
- You can now continue with your submission
Registering helps us understand who we’re hearing from and ensures our engagement reflects the diversity of the Kiama community.
The information you provide helps us:
- Understand which groups are participating, and who we might be missing
- Meet our legal and reporting obligations
- Make our engagement more inclusive and effective
- Ensure the consultation process is fair and transparent.
Your personal details are kept private and will only be used for the purposes of this consultation.
Once logged in, you can cancel your submission and resubmit.
Feedback form
Other ways to have your say
Other opportunities for feedback include:
- Emailing your submission to council@kiama.nsw.gov.au
- Posting your submission to:
Kiama Municipal Council
Att: The Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 75
Kiama NSW 2533
💁♀️ Prefer a face-to-face chat? Council staff are available in the community each month, offering a relaxed setting where you can speak with us in person, ask questions and share your thoughts.
Wednesday 5 November 2025 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Community pop-up @ Kiama Farmers Market
Thursday 6 November 2025 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Community pop-up @ Jamberoo IGA
