Dog Parks & Services
All Melbourne councils provide off leash areas for dogs. This can range from fenced dog parks with features such as agility courses and quiet zones, shared or dedicated reserves and parks and beaches which can either be off-leash year round or over the non-summer period. Dogs are allowed off-leash in all parks in Banyule, Casey and Knox except for some designated areas. We have reviewed more than 800 off-lead areas with our dog Charlotte across all of Melbourne.
If you plan to visit an off-leash park or beach, it is important that you can maintain control of your dog. You must be able to recall your dog promptly and place it back on a leash if the need arises.
The following behaviours are typically enforced by all councils:
- Always walk your dog on leash, unless in a designated off leash area.
- Always observe the on-leash, off-leash and dog-free areas and times
- Always carry a leash, even in an off-leash park or beach.
- Bring a plastic bag with you and pick up after your dog.
- Keep your dog close and within sight at off-leash areas and have control of your dog at all times.
- Dogs must not be allowed to chase or jump on people or other animals
- Make sure your dog does not damage public assets spaces, such as digging holes or chewing
Summary of Dog Park Facilities and Rules for each Council
Fenced dog parks are great places to meet other dogs and provide a location where you can let your dog off leash without the risk of running off. Most fenced dog parks have water taps and bins and some parks also have additional facilities such as separate time-out areas, rock mounds and agility courses. See the location and facilities at all fenced dog parks in Melbourne.
List of all Fenced Dog Parks
A lot of dogs love a run along the beach and a splash in the water. See a list of beaches in Melbourne which provide year round leash free access to sandy beaches and our choice for the best dog off leash beaches in Melbourne.
Year Round Beach Off-leash areas for Dogs
11 Best Off-Leash Dog Beaches in Melbourne
Best Dog Friendly Beaches and Swimming Holes in Melbourne
We have reviewed more than 800 off leash dog parks across Melbourne. Use the Fast Find to find a dog off leash area or fenced dog park in a specified suburb or area or browse through all the reviews:
Dog Park REVIEWS for each Council Area
Check out our list of the best dog friendly walks in Melbourne.
Best Dog Friendly Walks in Melbourne
See a map of the location of all dog off leash areas and fenced dog parks in Melbourne. The map can be adjusted to show either fenced dog parks, off-leash areas or both.
Map of Dog Park Locations in Melbourne
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Dog Friendly Accommodation in Melbourne and Regional Victoria
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