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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Hillside (2026)

Hillside has 21 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• The Outlook — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Berthon Crescent Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Chelsea Gardens — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Auden Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Banchory Green — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Lachlans Field — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Longhurst Crescent Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Kenswick Drive 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 Hillside, check:

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• Cost of Living in Hillside
• Hillside Neighbourhood Guide
• Family Guide to Hillside
• Is Hillside Safe?
• Hillside 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