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Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas in Melbourne

13 off-leash dog parks and dog areas listed in Melbourne. Filter by region and features to find the right park for your dog. Always confirm hours, rules and any seasonal restrictions on parksvictoria.com.au before you go.

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Kings Domain Melbourne parkland near Alexandra Avenue — setting for the Tan track off-leash areaFeatured

Tan Track (Kings Domain) Off-Leash Area

Central · South Yarra / Melbourne CBD fringe
Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra VIC 3141
Off-leashLarge
Water pointsSeatingShade & shelterParkingLighting
Hours: Open sunrise to sunset. Off-leash permitted in the Kings Domain gardens area; on-leash on the main Tan running track.

The Tan is Melbourne's most iconic running circuit (3.8 km). Dogs are permitted off-leash in the Kings Domain parkland either side of the Tan, but must be on-leash on the running track itself to respect runners and cyclists. Water troughs available. Access via Alexandra Avenue or the Domain Road gates.

Open grassland at Princes Park Carlton North Melbourne — popular off-leash areaFeatured

Princes Park Off-Leash Area

Central · Carlton North
Princes Park Drive, Carlton North VIC 3054
Off-leashLarge
Water pointsParkingSeatingShade & shelterLighting
Hours: 5am–10pm daily. Off-leash permitted in designated zone north of the athletics track.

One of Melbourne's most popular and accessible inner-city off-leash parks. Large unfenced off-leash zone on the northern side of the park. The athletics track and oval circuit perimeter are on-leash. Popular before and after work for Carlton, Brunswick, and Fitzroy dog owners. Near Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne.

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Native bushland along the Plenty River at Plenty Gorge Parklands northern Melbourne off-leash area
Dog Run

Plenty Gorge Parklands — Off-Leash Zone

North · Mill Park / Bundoora
Off-leashLarge
Water pointsParkingSeatingShade & shelter
Hours: Open daily sunrise to sunset. Off-leash in designated sections — check Parks Victoria for current zone map as seasonal changes apply.·Free
Managed by Parks Victoria
Victoria Park Collingwood Melbourne grassland area with oval — off-leash dog zone adjacent to the oval
Dog Run

Victoria Park Off-Leash Area (Collingwood)

Central · Collingwood
Off-leashMedium
Water pointsSeatingShade & shelterParking
Hours: Open daily. Off-leash in designated grassland area adjacent to the oval.·Free
Managed by Yarra City Council
Albert Park and Lake, Melbourne
Dog Run

Albert Park Lake — Off-Leash Surrounds

South · Albert Park
Off-leashLarge
Water pointsParkingSeatingShade & shelter
Hours: Open at all times. Off-leash in designated grassland areas around the lake perimeter; dogs must be on-leash near the lake edge and along the main walking paths during peak periods.·Free
Managed by Parks Victoria
Westgate Park saltwater lake turning pink in summer, Port Melbourne — fenced off-leash area under the West Gate Bridge
Dog Run

Westgate Park Off-Leash Area

West · Port Melbourne
Off-leashFencedLarge
Water pointsParkingSeatingShade & shelter
Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sunset. Off-leash zone in the fenced area east of the lake.·Free
Managed by Parks Victoria
Footscray Park Melbourne riverside parkland near the Maribyrnong River with off-leash dog area
Dog Run

Footscray Park Dog Off-Leash Area

West · Footscray
Off-leashLarge
Water pointsSeatingShade & shelterParking
Hours: Open daily. Off-leash in designated areas; on-leash near the formal gardens.·Free
Managed by Maribyrnong City Council
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail linear parkland Melbourne with tree-lined path and creek
Dog Run

Moonee Ponds Creek Trail — Off-Leash Corridor

North · Ascot Vale / Moonee Ponds / Brunswick West
Off-leashLarge
Water pointsSeatingShade & shelter
Hours: Open at all times (shared walking and cycling trail). Off-leash in designated sections.·Free
Managed by Melbourne Water / Moonee Valley City Council
Elwood Beach foreshore Port Phillip Bay Melbourne — off-leash dog beach area
Dog Run

Elwood Foreshore Off-Leash Area

South · Elwood
Off-leashLarge
Water pointsSeatingParkingShade & shelter
Hours: Off-leash permitted on the foreshore zone before 9am and after 7pm (Nov–Apr); all-day (May–Oct). Check Port Phillip Council website for current times.·Free
Managed by Port Phillip City Council
Yarra Bend Park, Boroondara, Melbourne
Dog Run

Yarra Bend Park — Off-Leash Zone (Kew)

East · Kew
Off-leashLarge
Water pointsParkingSeatingShade & shelter
Hours: Open daily sunrise to sunset. Off-leash in designated areas along the Yarra River corridor — dogs must be on-leash near the river edge and in the Flying Fox colony area.·Free
Managed by Parks Victoria
Gordon Reserve East Melbourne outdoor park with Adam Lindsay Gordon statue — inner-city off-leash area
Dog Run

Gordon Reserve Off-Leash Area

Central · Carlton
Off-leashMedium
Water pointsSeatingShade & shelterLighting
Hours: Open daily. Off-leash at all times in the reserve.·Free
Managed by Melbourne City Council
Caulfield Park, Melbourne
Dog Run

Caulfield Park Off-Leash Zone

South · Caulfield
Off-leashLarge
Water pointsParkingSeatingShade & shelterLighting
Hours: Open daily. Off-leash in designated zone. On-leash on the main path circuit and near the lake.·Free
Managed by Glen Eira City Council
Jells Park Wheelers Hill Melbourne off-leash area with lake and open grassland
Dog Run

Jells Park Off-Leash Area

East · Wheelers Hill
Off-leashLarge
Water pointsParkingSeatingShade & shelterLighting
Hours: Open daily, all hours. Off-leash area is near the main car park entry off Jells Road.·Free
Managed by Knox City Council

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