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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Highett (2026)

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

Parks for Dogs

• Sir William Fry Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Ashwood Avenue Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Melbourne Water Retarding Basin — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Bay Road Heathland Sanctuary — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Lyle Anderson Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Highett Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Train Street Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• McFarlane Court 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 Highett, check:

• The Little Elphant — 23 Spring Road (call to confirm pet policy)
• Coffee Shop At Raw — 97 Highett Road, Hampton (call to confirm pet policy)
• Drip — 88 Chesterville Road (call to confirm pet policy)
• Full Turn Kitchen Bar — 222 Bay Road (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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