Pet-Friendly Bayswater North (2026) — Dog Parks, Cafes & Vets

Pet-Friendly Guide to Bayswater North (2026)

Bayswater North has 17 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Croydon South Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Marie Wallace Bayswater Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Glen Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Pipe Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Gracedale Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Melbourne Water Retarding Basin — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Chandra Avenue Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• W. (Jacko) Jackson Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours

Off-Leash Rules

Melbourne councils typically allow off-leash exercise:

• Before 9am and after 5pm in most parks
• Some parks are 24/7 off-leash — check council website
• Dogs must be on-leash within 50m of playgrounds
• Always carry bags and clean up

Pet-Friendly Cafes

Many Melbourne cafes welcome dogs at outdoor tables. In Bayswater North, check:

• The Hatter and the Hare — 1/21 Scoresby Rd, Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)
• Montano’s Patisserie Cafe. — 719-721 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)
• Miss Bunny Café — 19a/50 Dorset Square, Boronia VIC 3155, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)
• Koko Lime Cafe — 20A Alchester Cres, Boronia VIC 3155, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)

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• Best Restaurants in Bayswater North
• Best Cafes in Bayswater North
• Best Bars in Bayswater North
• Cost of Living in Bayswater North
• Bayswater North Neighbourhood Guide
• Family Guide to Bayswater North
• Is Bayswater North Safe?
• Bayswater North Transport Guide

Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

Sources

• OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
• ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
• REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au