Victoria & Melbourne Dog Park Map
Filter by your Melbourne suburb or use the GPS locator.
Search verified off-leash exercise reserves, fully fenced enclosures, and dog-friendly walking trails across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Victorian dog parks operate under council-specific local orders. Off-leash hours, boundary fencing, and seasonal beach access vary between municipalities like the City of Melbourne, Port Phillip, Yarra, and Bayside. Use the filters in the search tool above to confirm fencing, water access, and small dog areas before you head out.
Victorian Council Regulations: Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 (Vic), dogs must remain under reliable recall in all off-leash areas. Handlers must carry a working lead and poo bags. Dogs must be on a lead within 20 metres of sporting matches, playgrounds, and public barbecues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the search bar or interactive map above and tick the Fully Fenced filter. You can also select Near Me to sort all enclosed exercise reserves by distance from where you are standing.
Under the Victorian Domestic Animals Act 1994, dogs must be kept on a lead in public places unless designated off-leash by the local council. In off-leash parks, owners must maintain reliable recall and carry a lead and poo bags at all times.
Yes. Year-round off-leash dog beaches include St Kilda West Beach, Sandridge Beach in Port Melbourne, and Brighton Dog Beach at Sandown Street. Many Port Phillip beaches enforce seasonal on-lead restrictions between 1 November and 31 March, so verify local council signage on arrival.
Several fenced parks across Melbourne provide dedicated small dog zones with separate double-gated airlock entries. You can filter for these spots by selecting Small Dog Area on the map above.