Content components We’re improving the north-east dog off-lead area at Lynden Park with new lighting and seating.These improvements are being delivered based on community feedback to make it safer and more enjoyable for everyone to use this dog-off lead area off Wakefields Grove, near the Camberwell Petanque Club.TimelineWorks will occur in early 2027 and take approximately 4 weeks, weather permitting.What we’ll be doingWe will install:3 new solar lights at the north-east dog off-lead area2 new seats overlooking the dog off-lead area.We will also make minor modifications to the post and rail fence that borders the car park. About the new lightingThe new lighting:is energy-efficient LED lighting generated by solar poweris targeted light which minimises impact on wildlife and has no light spill into nearby residential propertieshas controlled timing. This means the hours are adjusted year-round to run outside of daylight hours. In the winter months they will operate from 6 am until daylight and from dusk until 10 pm. Lights will be dimmed to 50% capacity from 9.30 pm. This may change slightly based on use. Works are expected to take 4 weeks, weather permitting.How this may affect your visitTo carry out the works safely, part of the dog off-lead area will be closed during construction. While this is happening, you can continue to use the other dog off-lead areas in the park.Part of the car park area closest to the off-lead area will also be closed during the works. Parking spaces along Wakefields Grove, Through Road and at the front entrance of the Camberwell Petanque Club will still be available.The rest of Lyden Park will stay open.You may hear construction noise on weekdays between 7 am and 4 pm (excluding public holidays).Pedestrian access to the walking routes and shared pathways will remain open.Contractor vehicles will be using 3 spaces in part of the closed car park.
