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Dog Off-leash Parks
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The City of Greater Dandenong recognises the clear health and social benefits in owning a pet and encourages responsible dog ownership.
One of the key components to maintaining a healthy and socially acceptable dog is good regular exercise. To assist residents in this important task, we have a number of areas within the municipality where dogs can be exercised off-leash.
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Parks/reserves with off-leash areas
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Fotheringham Reserve
Dalimore Court, Dandenong
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Spring Valley Reserve
Clarke Road, Springvale
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Greaves Reserve
18 Bennet Street, Dandenong
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Springvale Reserve
Newcomen Road, Springvale
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Robert Booth Reserve
117 Clow Street, Dandenong
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Warner Reserve
Flynn and Short Streets, Springvale
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Tirhatuan Park
Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
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Fabian Reserve
Fabian Court, Keysborough
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Lois Twohig Reserve
McFees Road, Dandenong North
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Frederick Wachter Reserve
Bloomfield Road, Keysborough
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Barry J. Powell Reserve
Halton Road, Noble Park North
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Tatterson Park
62 Chapel Road, Keysborough
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Birkley Reserve
4 Birkley Court, Noble Park North
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Roth Hetherington Botanic Gardens
Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough
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View all dog off-leash parks on a map
Off-leash park rules
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- Dogs must only be off-leash in areas designated by Council
- Dogs can be exercised off-leash only within these designated areas and must be put back on leash when they leave the sign-posted area
- Dogs must be no more than 50 metres from the person walking them and under effective control by voice command or hand signal at all times
- Dogs must remain on-leash in all areas if any club or school sport is being played in the park or reserve
- Dogs off-leash must not be within 20 metres of a playground at any time
- Dogs must be wearing a current registration tag at all times when they are outside their owner's property
- Dogs must not be allowed within 20 metres of a designated cycling path or track, unless they are separated from the track by a fence at least 1.2 metres in height
- Dogs must not be allowed to chase people or other animals
- Any droppings left by a dog must be cleaned up and disposed of properly
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Council officers randomly patrol parks and reserves to ensure compliance with these rules. On the spot penalties of up to $250 apply for failure to comply with these requirements .
Much more serious penalties can apply to owners of dogs that rush at, menace or attack people or other animals.
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