Out with your dog
Plan a day with your dog
Find a walk, a food stop or a local dog service. Choose your suburb to get started.
Planning to bring your dog? Please check current dog access and any conditions with the venue or organiser before you go.
A tick means we have evidence of dog access for the stated area or activity. It does not confirm club capacity or suitability for every dog.
Parks and walks
59 listings found.
Shared park rules and Croydon chapter
Leads in public except designated off-leash areas. Off-leash dogs must be under effective control, within sight and 50 metres, and respond to recall. Leads on shared paths and within 15 metres of playgrounds, picnic or barbecue areas and organised sport or training. Greyhounds must remain on lead. Carry bags and remove waste. Check local signs.
Current Council dog rules. Follow on-site signs.
Explore parks and dog-friendly food
59 park locations and 50 food venues on the map. Choose a park, then “Food near this park”. Use the layer switches to show parks, food or both.
- Fenced off-leash
- Designated off-leash
- On-lead
- Café/coffee
- Meals
- Bakery/snacks
- Food shop
If the interactive map does not load, use the listings below for locations, conditions and map links.
Up to five closest mapped food venues within 2 km of the park point, using the current suburb and nearby-area choices. Distances are approximate straight lines; walking routes, entrances and opening hours have not been checked.
Park and walk listings
Designated off-leash areas
Ainslie Park
Croydon
1 Ainslie Park Avenue, Croydon
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Shared lead rules apply. Public toilets not confirmed by the listing.
Facilities: Walking circuit; oval; seating; picnic areas; shelters; water fountain; parking off Ainslie Park Avenue and Brentnall Road
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Albert Reserve
Ringwood
26 Albert Street, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. The fence surrounds the playground; it is not a fenced off-leash dog area.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Alto Reserve
Croydon
78 Alto Avenue, Croydon 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. Stay on the walking paths to protect the reserve's vegetation.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Ambrie Reserve
Ringwood
Ambrie Avenue, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. Follow current Council rules and on-site signs.
Facilities: parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Appletree Hill Reserve
Kilsyth South
67-71 Watermoor Avenue, Kilsyth South 3137
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Off-leash outside the fenced dam only. Dogs must not enter the fenced conservation area. There are no formal paths or park facilities.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Athelstane Reserve
Ringwood North
18-20 Athelstane Drive, Ringwood North 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. The playground and picnic area are shared public facilities.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
B.J. Hubbard Reserve
Ringwood North
B.J Hubbard Reserve, Ringwood North 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Off-leash in the oval/open area only; keep dogs on-lead elsewhere. Shared-path and 15-metre lead rules apply.
Facilities: parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Barngeong Reserve
Croydon
50 Bambra Street, Croydon 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Designated off-leash areas; shared park rules apply.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Belmont Park
Croydon South
97-107 Belmont Road, Croydon South 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Council lists off-leash access. For the exercise-area boundary, follow Council's designated-area map and current signs.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Brentwood Park
Croydon
23 Mandowie Crescent, Croydon
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Shared lead rules apply. Enclosure and public toilets not confirmed.
Facilities: Open parkland; bushland walking trail; picnic table; playground; water fountain; parking off Mandowie Crescent
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Candlebark Walk Reserve
Croydon Hills
57 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. Stay on the paths and outside fenced vegetation areas.
Facilities: shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Canterbury Gardens
Bayswater North
42-78 Allambanan Drive, Bayswater North 3153
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Off-leash on the oval only, subject to posted time restrictions. Paths and the 15-metre zones around play, picnic and organised sport remain on-lead.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Charles Allen Reserve
Croydon
119–131 Hull Road, Croydon
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Shared lead rules apply. Enclosure and public toilets not confirmed.
Facilities: Open parkland; walking trail; picnic shelter; seats; playground; water fountain; parking off Hull Road
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Cheong Park
Croydon
84-100 Bayswater Road, Croydon 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. Cheong Wildflower Sanctuary is a separate restricted site; this listing is for Cheong Park.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Croydon Park
Croydon
30A Hewish Road, Croydon
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Council lists dogs on leash. Playground and skate facilities are other park uses, not dog exercise areas.
Facilities: Walking paths; oval; seating; shelters; water fountain; public toilets; parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Dorset Recreation Reserve
Croydon
Jenkins Lane, Croydon
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Walking track is on lead. Leads within 15 metres of organised sport and training, plus shared lead rules. Public toilets not confirmed.
Facilities: Sports grounds; nature playground; picnic tables; seating; water fountain; parking off Jenkins Lane
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Fenced off-leash
Eastfield Dog Park
Croydon
Eastfield Road, Croydon; front of Eastfield Park
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Lead outside enclosure. Constant supervision and voice control. Vaccinated dogs over six months; maximum two dogs per person; no toys or food apart from concealed dog treats. Council advises against bringing young children into the dog park.
Facilities: Double gates; separate time-out area; agility features; seating; drinking fountain; bins and bag dispensers
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Eastfield Park
Croydon
119 Eastfield Road, Croydon
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. The separate fenced Eastfield Dog Park has its own off-leash rules.
Facilities: toilets, water, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
East Ringwood Reserve
Ringwood East
49B Mt Dandenong Road, Ringwood East 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on the main oval and shared paths. Off-leash only in the designated areas; 15-metre lead rules apply.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Federation Estate
Ringwood
30A Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. This listing covers the outdoor grounds. Accessible toilets are available during opening hours.
Facilities: toilets, water
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Glen Park
Bayswater North
30-48 Glen Park Road, Bayswater North 3153
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on the Dandenong Creek Trail and on the basketball, tennis and netball courts. Use only designated off-leash areas; shared park rules apply.
Facilities: toilets, water, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Gracedale Park
Ringwood East
38 Gracedale Avenue, Ringwood East 3135
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on the Tarralla Creek Trail and other shared paths. Use designated off-leash areas away from the 15-metre lead zones.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Grayswood Reserve
Kilsyth South
23-25 Watermoor Avenue, Kilsyth South 3137
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. Follow current Council rules and on-site signs.
Facilities: water, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Greenwood Park
Ringwood
5A Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Designated off-leash areas; shared park rules apply.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Griff Hunt Reserve
Croydon North
54 Lyons Rd, Croydon North 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Designated off-leash areas; shared park rules apply.
Facilities: water
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Heathmont Reserve
Heathmont
264 Canterbury Road, Heathmont 3135
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. Stay on paths through the bushland areas.
Facilities: water, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
HE Parker Reserve
Heathmont
154 Heathmont Road, Heathmont 3135
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Off-leash areas have on-lead exceptions: the Dandenong Creek trail and outdoor courts, plus areas within 15 metres of play equipment, picnic/barbecue facilities or organised sport and training. Follow current Council signs. Keep dogs on-lead on paths through conservation bushland.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Herman Pump Reserve
Heathmont
45A Royal Avenue, Heathmont 3135
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. This is a linear bushland walk; stay on the paths.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Hughes Park
Croydon North
437 Maroondah Highway, Croydon North 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. The connection to Brushy Creek is a separate shared trail.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Jarrod Reserve
Croydon North
6 Jarrod Place, Croydon North 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. The fence encloses the playground; it does not establish an off-leash dog area.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Jubilee Park
Ringwood
Jubilee Park, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on Russell Lucas Oval and shared paths. Use designated off-leash areas away from the 15-metre lead zones.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Kalinda Urban Modified Forest
Ringwood
Holyrood Crescent, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on shared paths and within the 15-metre lead zones. Follow signs for the designated off-leash areas.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Knaith Road Reserve
Ringwood East
Knaith Road, Ringwood East 3135
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on shared paths and within the 15-metre lead zones. Follow signs for the designated off-leash areas.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Laura Court Reserve
Bayswater North
30 Toolimerin Avenue, Bayswater North 3153
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
The Dandenong Creek Trail and other shared paths remain on-lead. Use designated off-leash areas away from the 15-metre lead zones.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Lipscombe Park
Croydon
2A Sandgate Avenue, Croydon; behind McAdam Square
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Shared lead rules apply. Council lists the address as Croydon; location behind McAdam Square is explicitly labelled. Parking and enclosure not confirmed.
Facilities: Oval; partial walking trail; seating; picnic tables; shelter; water fountain; public toilets
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Mahon Reserve
Ringwood North
Oban Road, Ringwood North 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on shared paths and within the 15-metre lead zones. Follow signs for the designated off-leash areas.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
McAlpin Reserve
Ringwood North
73-75 Wonga Road, Ringwood North 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Designated off-leash areas; shared park rules apply. The playground and picnic facilities are subject to the 15-metre lead rule.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Mullum Mullum Reserve
Ringwood
58-60 Mullum Mullum Road, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Off-leash only in signed designated areas. Council's park page requires dogs on-lead on the oval and shared paths. Follow on-site signs; keep dogs out of bushland and observe the 15-metre lead zones.
Facilities: water, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Nangathan Way Reserve
Croydon North
80-118 Nangathan Way, Croydon North 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on shared paths and within the 15-metre lead zones. Follow signs for the designated off-leash areas.
Facilities: shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
North Ringwood Reserve
Ringwood North
33A Wonga Road, Ringwood North 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. Shared sporting reserve; keep clear of organised play and training.
Facilities: toilets, parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Norwood Reserve
Ringwood North
125a Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. The reserve is unfenced.
Facilities: water, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Notlen Park
Ringwood
18A Notlen Street, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on shared paths and within the 15-metre lead zones. Follow signs for the designated off-leash areas.
Facilities: parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Fenced off-leash
Parkwood Dog Park
Ringwood North
35-39 Tortice Drive, Ringwood North 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Lead required outside the enclosure. Council sets supervision, vaccination and age conditions, a two-dog limit, and restrictions on food, toys and young children; read the linked rules before visiting.
Facilities: fenced dog area, water, double gates
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Peter Vergers Reserve
Ringwood
537 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Use the designated off-leash area and keep dogs out of surrounding bushland. The Mullum Mullum Creek Trail and other shared paths remain on-lead; shared park rules apply.
Facilities: toilets, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Proclamation Park
Ringwood
11-13 Sylvia Grove, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
The athletics track and shared paths remain on-lead. Use designated off-leash areas away from the 15-metre lead zones.
Facilities: parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Quambee Reserve
Ringwood North
165A Wonga Road, Ringwood North 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Off-leash in the rear oval areas only. The main oval and shared paths remain on-lead; 15-metre lead rules apply.
Facilities: toilets, parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Ringwood Lake Park
Ringwood
172 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. Follow current Council rules and on-site signs.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking, shelter, changing places toilet
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Silcock Reserve
Croydon
10A William Road, Croydon
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Shared lead rules apply; sports grounds and playground are shared uses. Council does not identify this as a fenced dog enclosure.
Facilities: Bushland walking trails; oval; seating; shelter; barbecue; water fountain; public toilets; parking off William Road
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Staley Gardens
Ringwood
8-20 Seymour Street, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. This is primarily a skate park; give other users space.
Facilities: water, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Tarralla Creek Trail, Croydon section
Croydon
Walk connections between Croydon Park, Town Park, Tarralla Wetlands and Eastfield Park. Full route is about 5.5 kilometres from Hewish Road, Croydon to Canterbury Road, Heathmont; this distance is not the Croydon section alone.
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on this shared path. The map pin marks Council’s location point near Hewish Road; it does not show the full trail or a surveyed entrance.
Facilities: Shared walking and cycling path; sealed and gravel sections; seating and water fountains along the route
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Towerhill Drive Reserve
Ringwood
Towerhill Drive, Ringwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on shared paths and within the 15-metre lead zones. Follow signs for the designated off-leash areas.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Town Park
Croydon
20 Civic Square, Croydon
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Athletics track and Tarralla Creek walking trail are on lead. Shared lead rules apply. Keystone Hall closed for works; Council lists temporary toilets and change rooms at the basketball court, about 200 metres from the hall. Recheck works before visiting.
Facilities: Open space; seating; shelter; picnic areas; playground; water fountain; parking around Civic Square
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
W (Jacko) Jackson Reserve
Kilsyth South
29 Rendcomb Street, Kilsyth South 3137
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Designated off-leash areas; shared park rules apply. Nearby Grayswood Reserve has separate on-lead rules.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Warranwood Reserve
Warranwood
75 Bemboka Road, Warranwood 3134
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. Follow current Council rules and on-site signs.
Facilities: water, parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Warrien Reserve
Croydon North
18-52 Warrien Road, Croydon North 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Off-leash only in the open grassed area shown on Council's map. Keep dogs on-lead outside that area, on shared paths and within the 15-metre lead zones.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Wombolano Park
Ringwood East
33A Canterbury Road, Ringwood East 3135
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. Follow current Council rules and on-site signs.
Facilities: toilets, parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
Designated off-leash areas
Woodland Park
Croydon South
44A Azarow Circuit, Croydon South 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead on shared paths and within the 15-metre lead zones. Follow signs for the designated off-leash areas.
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Wyreena Reserve
Croydon
13-23 Hull Road, Croydon 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. The reserve's dog permission does not establish access inside the arts centre or cafe.
Facilities: toilets, water, parking
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
On-lead walk
Yarrunga Reserve
Croydon Hills
6 Barwon Court, Croydon Hills 3136
✓ Dogs permitted with conditions
Keep dogs on-lead throughout. Follow current Council rules and on-site signs.
Facilities: water, parking, shelter
Council details and conditions · Evidence dated 2026-09-23
A park and a food stop
Two places to consider together. The connecting walking routes have not been checked; plan your travel between stops and check dog access along your chosen route.
Eastfield Dog Park + Eastfield Coffee Co.
Fenced off-leash at Eastfield Dog Park. Eastfield Coffee Co. lists outdoor dog access.
Park conditions · Food stop details · Plan the connection on Google Maps
Parkwood Dog Park + Rubiki.
Fenced off-leash at Parkwood Dog Park. Rubiki. lists outdoor dog access.
Park conditions · Food stop details · Plan the connection on Google Maps
Coverage and how we keep this guide current
We cover Bayswater North, Croydon, Croydon Hills, Croydon North, Croydon South, Heathmont, Kilsyth South, Ringwood, Ringwood East, Ringwood North and Warranwood, plus address-checked Maroondah parts of Kilsyth, Park Orchards, Vermont and Wonga Park. Nearby options are labelled separately.
Park rules come from Council sources. Food access uses dated Google business attributes retained in the MX food records. Service contacts come from reviewed public business sources. Source dates appear with each listing. Coverage is not exhaustive.
Regional parks and services are due for review every three months; Croydon parks and food follow monthly reviews. Changes reported sooner are checked when received. Events follow the current MX event database.
Planning a club walk?
Check the park’s dog limits and contact your chosen food venue about outdoor space, group size and bookings. A dog-friendly listing does not confirm capacity for a club or suitability for every dog.
For a longer walk, check the land manager’s current rules and signs along the whole route, including any connection between the park and your next stop.
Walking well together
A dog-walking interview with Amanda Palich from Smart Choice Dog Training is planned. Her advice will be added when the interview is complete.
Help keep the guide useful
Know a place we have missed, or spotted a changed dog policy? Send MX a suggestion or correction. Include the place, suburb and a link to the current details.
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