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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Blackburn (2026)

Blackburn has 19 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Whitehorse Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Bolton Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Furness Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Naughton Grove Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Morton Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Blacks Walk Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Kalang Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Naughton 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, check:

• Miss Lucy — 133 Central Road, Nunawading (call to confirm pet policy)
• Aunt Billie’s Cafe — 184 Surrey Road, Blackburn (call to confirm pet policy)
• Gourmet Girl — 21 Salisbury Avenue, Blackburn (call to confirm pet policy)
• Little Things — 78 Railway Road (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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