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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Glen Iris (2026)

Glen Iris has 25 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Gardiner Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Central Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Burke Road South Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Back Creek Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Ferndale Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Liston Street Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Eric Raven Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Nettleton 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 Glen Iris, check:

• Fussy Pots — 199 High Street, Ashburton (call to confirm pet policy)
• Baba Sus — 15 Bardolph St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)
• QT Kitchen — Shop 2/10-12 High St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)
• Little Chloe Café — 1810 Malvern Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)

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• Cost of Living in Glen Iris
• Glen Iris Neighbourhood Guide
• Family Guide to Glen Iris
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• Glen Iris 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