 The lake is abutted by a grassed picnic area on the north west, whilst an area of remnant bush surrounds the rest of the lake.This bush also contains a bird hide which can be used to spot a variety of native bird species such as Australasian swamphens, pelicans, Eurasian coots, dusky moorhens, and several species of ducks.Jells Park contains an extensive network of shared use paths for cycling, walking, and running.