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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Heidelberg (2026)

Heidelberg has 13 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Remembrance Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Banksia Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Haward Walkway — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Warringal Parklands — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Heidelberg Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• River Gum Walk — check council signage for off-leash hours
• De Winton Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Manton 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 Heidelberg, check:

• Cafe Scintilla — 131 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg (call to confirm pet policy)
• Four Leaves Cafe — 37 Greville Road, Rosanna (call to confirm pet policy)
• Leveriero Italiano (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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