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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Hampton (2026)

Hampton has 8 parks — check council signage for off-leash zones.

Parks for Dogs

• Thomas Street South Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Castlefield Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Hampton High Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Triangle Gardens — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Gipsy Village Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Alexander Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Sandringham Beach Park Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Holyrood Street 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 Hampton, check:

• Coffee Shop At Raw — 97 Highett Road, Hampton (call to confirm pet policy)
• Merrymen — 2 Small Street, Hampton (call to confirm pet policy)
• Sandy Beach HQ & Kiosk — 36 Jetty Road, Sandringham (call to confirm pet policy)
• Gateaux by MF (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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