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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Blackburn North (2026)

Blackburn North has 14 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Koonung Creek Linear Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Nicoll Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• St Clems Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Slater Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Maxia Road Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Middlefield Drive Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Koonung Creek Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Thea 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 Blackburn North, check:

• The Peddler Cafe — 295B Springfield Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)
• Auction Rooms Cafe | Coffee & Cafe North Melbourne — 103-107 Errol St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)

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• Cost of Living in Blackburn North
• Blackburn North Neighbourhood Guide
• Family Guide to Blackburn North
• Is Blackburn North Safe?
• Blackburn 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