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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Epping (2026)

Epping has 143 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Epping Recreation Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Partridge Street Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Gammage Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Sunrise Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Broxburn Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Shimmer Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Chigwell Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Daylesford 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 Epping, check:

• Kafemana — 59 Miller Street (call to confirm pet policy)
• Henry’s Cafe (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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