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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Forest Hill (2026)

Forest Hill has 11 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Mahoneys Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Forest Hill Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Glen Valley Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Melbourne Water Pipe Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Wren Close Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Ngarrak Nakorang Wilamn Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Dalroy Bend Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Blackburn Creeklands Linear 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 Forest Hill, check:

• The Jolimont — 73 Jolimont Road, Forest Hill (call to confirm pet policy)
• Bella Barista (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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