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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Bayswater (2026)

Bayswater has 33 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Dexters Bush — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Bayswater Park Bike Training Area — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Schultz Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Whitehaven Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Glenbarry Road Reserve — 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
• Bayswater Park — 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, check:

• The Hatter and the Hare — 21 Scoresby Road, Bayswater (call to confirm pet policy)
• Flick the Bean (call to confirm pet policy)
• Montano’s Patisserie Cafe. — 719-721 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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