Boeing Reserve Dog Off Leash Area on Boeing Road in Strathmore Heights covers the northern grass section of the reserve beside the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail. The unfenced lawn gives your dog hundreds of metres of flat turf north of the internal access road. Cyclists ride fast along the bitumen path on the eastern edge and the southern section holds the clubrooms and public toilets.
Boeing Reserve: At a Glance
- The Vibe: You get an open valley corridor where locals walk dogs across the mown turf beside passing cyclists. Weekend baseball and cricket matches draw big crowds to the neighbouring ovals.
- Best For: High-energy dogs with reliable recall that need a 500-metre straight sprint and ignore cyclists on the shared path.
- Off-Leash Hours: 24 Hours, 7 Days (unlit in the northern off-leash section).
- Fencing: Unfenced. The mown grass runs straight into the paved Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and internal access roads without gates or barriers.
- Parking: Free off-street car parks sit off Boeing Road near the baseball pavilion and southern ovals.
Dog Park Features & Amenities
For the Dogs
- Open Space: The designated off-leash zone sits at the northern end of the reserve north of Boeing Road. Your dog gets a long stretch of flat grass for ball runs and perimeter walks beneath the gum trees.
- Drinking Water: Council taps sit in the southern playground and pavilion section rather than on the northern off-leash lawn. You have to cross the internal road for a tap, so pack a full water bottle and bowl.
- Creek and Shared Trail: The bitumen Moonee Ponds Creek Trail runs right along the eastern edge of the grass without a fence. Cyclists ride fast past the lawn and steep banks drop through reeds into murky creek water. Keep your dog off the bike track and out of the water.
For the Humans
- Toilets: Public toilets sit in the southern section near the playground and sports pavilion.
- Sports Grounds: Essendon Baseball Club and Strathmore Heights Cricket Club play on the southern baseball diamonds and cricket ovals. Match days draw big crowds and dogs must stay on a leash near the southern ovals and within 15 metres of the playground.
- Poo Bags: None on-site. Bring your own poo bags and drop filled bags in the council bins near the car park.
Insider Tip: Only the northern end of the reserve past Boeing Road is designated off-leash. Clip the leash back on before you cross the internal road toward the southern car park because cars cut through to the baseball clubrooms.
The Final Verdict
Boeing Reserve suits owners who want a long off-leash walk rather than a fenced yard. The northern turf gives your dog hundreds of metres of open grass beside the valley trail. You need reliable recall to keep dogs clear of fast bikes on the creek path and cars on Boeing Road.
For official off-leash maps and rules, visit the Moonee Valley City Council website.
Boeing Reserve: FAQ
Q: Is the reserve fenced?
A: The reserve is completely unfenced. Internal access roads split the grounds and the paved Moonee Ponds Creek Trail runs directly beside the northern off-leash lawn.
Q: Is there water for dogs?
A: Drinking water taps sit in the southern playground and sports pavilion section. Carry a bottle of water when you walk on the northern off-leash grass so you don’t have to cross the road.
Q: Are there toilets?
A: Public toilets are open in the southern section of the reserve near the playground and clubrooms. Dogs must stay on a leash in this area.
