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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Hurstbridge (2026)

Hurstbridge has 11 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Hurstbridge Station Gardens — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Anzac Memorial Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Melissa Close Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Dunstan Drive Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Tulong Street Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Gordon & Sheila Ferguson Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Fergusons Paddock — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Hurstbridge Memorial Park — 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 Hurstbridge, check:

• Wild Wombat (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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