The park borders the Narrabeen Lagoon catchment, which covers an area of approximately 55 square kilometers.
The lagoon is a recognized site of cultural significance for the Guringai people, the traditional custodians of the land.
The park is home to a segment of the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail, an 8.4-kilometer track that circles the lagoon.
The estuary environment at this location supports a diverse range of migratory shorebirds, including species protected under international agreements.
The facility was specifically engineered to support small, non-motorized watercraft to protect the sensitive seagrass meadows in the lagoon.
The lagoon itself is an intermittent entrance lagoon, meaning it naturally closes and opens to the Tasman Sea based on tidal and weather patterns.
Jamieson Park is a waterfront reserve located on the edge of Narrabeen Lagoon in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney. The park serves as a primary hub for non-motorized water sports, specifically kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. It features a dedicated boat ramp and a sandy entry point designed for easy water access. The site is characterized by significant areas of open grass, mature trees providing natural shade, and picnic facilities. It serves as a connector for the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail, a multi-use path encircling the entire body of water. The reserve is maintained by the Northern Beaches Council and acts as a key flood mitigation zone for the surrounding ecosystem.
The edge of the boat ramp looking across the water towards the forested hills of the lagoon's western bank.
Check the tide charts before visiting, as high tide provides easier access for launching paddlecraft.
Bring polarized sunglasses to better observe the abundant marine life, including small fish and stingrays, in the shallow margins.
The park is an excellent starting point for the full 8.4km circuit of the lagoon, so bring walking or cycling gear if you intend to do the loop.
Do not attempt to launch motorized boats, as they are prohibited in the shallow lagoon environment.
Keep dogs on a leash at all times to protect local ground-nesting bird populations; carry all trash out of the park.
