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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Burwood East (2026)

Burwood East has 16 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Damper Creek Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Tally Ho Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Eley Road Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• East Burwood Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Burwood Highway Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Ballyshannassy Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Highbury Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Melbourne Water Pipe 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 Burwood East, check:

• Baba Sus — 15 Bardolph St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)
• Dish & Spoon Cafe — 122 Highfield Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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