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O'Dea Reserve contains a fenced area available for leash-free dog exercise any time of the day.
Location
View on map: Ross Street, Camperdown NSW 2050
Facilities
Dog on and off leash area
How to Book
Important Note: Bookings will not be accepted within 7 days of the proposed event date.
There are two main types of events that require a park booking. See below for how to book for each type of event.
For information about sporting ground bookings, availability or their status please see this page: Sporting grounds - Inner West Council.
How to make a booking for the first time and set up an account
You can use Council's online booking system to make your booking.
In here you will be able to make a provisional booking request for your preferred event date and upload your documents.
Please see the following guide to assist you.
Examples: weddings, parties, picnics.
- How to book: Use the online booking system
- Questions? Email: parkbookings@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Note: If your event has fewer than 30 people, you usually don’t need a booking unless you plan to:
- Bring entertainment or amusement devices (e.g., jumping castle, petting zoo, bubble soccer)
- Hire external providers (e.g., picnic stylist, caterer)
- Use an undercover bookable area
Includes large-scale events in parks or sporting grounds.
- How to book or enquire: Email: parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
- You’ll receive a booking form to complete.
Important: Some events may need extra approvals:
- Park and Sporting Ground hire form – at least 4 weeks before
- Section 68 or Development Application – at least 6 months before
- Traffic/Parking Management approval – at least 3 months before
Sporting grounds always require a booking, no matter the size of your group.
For enquiries: parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Event Costs
Casual Events (Under 30 people)
- No booking or cost - Unless:
- If you bring a marquee or entertainment devices (e.g., jumping castle):
- Max 4 hours
- $56.90 per hour (GST included)
- Max 3 hours
- $380.80 (GST included)
- Apply at least 4 weeks before the date
- 30–250 people: $56.90 per hour (GST included)
- 250–500 people: $56.90 per hour (GST included)
- Apply at least 4 weeks before the date
- Cancel more than 7 days before your event:
- Refund minus a $50 cancellation fee
- Cancel less than 7 days before your event:
- No refund
- Bookings are not rescheduled or refunded for bad weather
Cancelling a booking
- Log in to your account and go to 'My Bookings', and for the relevant booking, click on 'Manage'.
- Once in the booking, click on the "Request Cancellation" tab on the top right or bottom of the booking.
- Please see the following guide to assist you.
- Cancelling a booking (PDF 212.3KB)