The lake at the dam remains closed for swimming and recreational use until further notice. Picnic tables are open and available to book.
Manly Warringah War Memorial State Park - known as Manly Dam, has a wonderful diversity of flora and fauna, including a number of threatened species. It’s great for picnics by the water and is renowned for mountain biking and water skiing.
Manly Dam’s network of bush tracks are great for exploring.
Remembrance Day and Anzac Day ceremonies are held at the Cenotaph, in Section One.
Pay and Display Parking fees apply at Manly Dam, Northern Beaches permit holders exempted.
Please note: Dogs are not permitted in the picnic areas, the internal road, carparks, or the water at any time.
Except during notified fox baiting periods, dogs on a leash may be walked on the bushland tracks which can be accessed at various external (outside of the picnic area) entry points