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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Heathmont (2026)

Heathmont has 19 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Dexters Bush — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Gracedale Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Heathmont Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Scott Street Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Suffern Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Wieland Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Jubilee Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Maroondah Federation Estate — 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 Heathmont, check:

• Milk+Wine Co. — 196-198 Canterbury Road, Heathmont (call to confirm pet policy)
• Chapter Too — 110 Canterbury Road, Heathmont (call to confirm pet policy)
• The Fortunate Son Cafe — 117 Bedford Road, Ringwood East (call to confirm pet policy)
• Great Ryrie — 72 Great Ryrie Street, Heathmont (call to confirm pet policy)
• Magic Hand Car Wash — 127C Canterbury Road, Heathmont (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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