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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Ferntree Gully (2026)

Ferntree Gully has 28 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Tim Neville Arboretum — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Knox Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Dobson Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Kings Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Gilmour Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Clyde Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Kent Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Windermere 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 Ferntree Gully, check:

• Break 40 — 1880 Ferntree Gully Road, Ferntree Gully (call to confirm pet policy)
• The Coffee House — 1880 Ferntree Gully Road, Ferntree Gully (call to confirm pet policy)
• Micah Coffee Brewers — 1015 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully (call to confirm pet policy)

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• Cost of Living in Ferntree Gully
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• Family Guide to Ferntree Gully
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• Ferntree Gully 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