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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Glen Waverley (2026)

Glen Waverley has 18 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Scotchmans Creek Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Bogong Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Glen Waverley North Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• David Crawford Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Highview Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Larpent Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Capital Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Hinkler 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 Glen Waverley, check:

• Café 1809 — 34 Willow Avenue, Glen Waverley (call to confirm pet policy)
• Mocha Jo’s Cafe & Brunch | Glen Waverley — 87 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)
• 57 Cafe Bar Restaurant | Best Mediterranean Cafe in Mount Waverley — Pinewood Shopping Centre 57, Centreway, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia (call to confirm pet policy)
• The Stray Dog Cafe — 11 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley (call to confirm pet policy)

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• Cost of Living in Glen Waverley
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• Family Guide to Glen Waverley
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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