Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources between 9 October 2026 and 10 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Off-lead rules decide whether the walk is legal, so this page starts with the council’s word. It covers three places: two parks and one eatery. Two are in Laverton and one, Bruce Comben Reserve, is in Altona Meadows.
Each was checked against council pages, OpenStreetMap, the venue’s own site or the Australian Good Food Guide. We give no off-lead times. Where the sources do not state them, the answer is: check the council order.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council-listed off-lead area | McCormack Park | see below | not printed here |
| Eatery with a pet-friendly listing | Favor and Grace | Sweet potato chips aioli | $12 |
| Fenced off-lead zone | Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space) | see below | not printed here |
McCormack Park — Jennings Street, Laverton VIC 3028
Status first. The council’s dog off-leash table lists “McCormack Park (Bladin Street Park)” with the area “Opposite McCormack Park, south side of the creek to the cyclone wire fence.” So the off-lead area is opposite the park, not the park itself, and dogs belong on a lead anywhere the council does not list. The council also describes the inclusive playground as still a construction site, with an official opening announced for Sunday 25 October, so check the council page before you plan a family stop there.
Off-leash status: listed by the council for the area opposite the park; check the council order for times.
Favor and Grace — 87 Railway Avenue, Laverton VIC 3028
This is the one eatery. AGFG lists Favor and Grace as Pet Friendly and as Alfresco Dining, at 87 Railway Avenue. Those are listing tags, not a house rule we have seen printed. The menu on its site prints Sweet potato chips aioli at $12.
On the menu (copied from favorandgrace.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- Sweet potato chips aioli: $12
Inside or outside only: the sources do not say, so ask the venue before you bring a dog to the table.
Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space) — Henry Drive, Altona Meadows VIC 3028
The council’s page for the southern open space lists a “fenced dog off-lead zone.” The same page lists a BBQ area and shelter, public toilets, and a playground with a large climbing frame and swings. It sits in Altona Meadows, south of Laverton. The page gives no times for the zone, so check the council order.
Bring: bags, and the council page open on your phone for the zone rules.
Quick answers
Is there a fenced dog off-lead area near Laverton?
Yes, at Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space) in Altona Meadows. The council’s page lists a fenced dog off-lead zone there, alongside a BBQ area and shelter and public toilets. Check the council order for any times.
Where is the off-lead area at McCormack Park?
The council’s table lists McCormack Park (Bladin Street Park) with the area opposite McCormack Park, south side of the creek to the cyclone wire fence. Dogs must stay on a lead anywhere not listed, and we give no times because the page does not.
Which Laverton eatery is listed as pet friendly?
Favor and Grace at 87 Railway Avenue. AGFG lists it as Pet Friendly and as Alfresco Dining. Whether dogs may sit inside is not stated in the sources, so ask first.
Is the McCormack Park playground open yet?
Not as of our check on 10 October 2026. The council describes the McCormack Park inclusive playground as still a construction site, with fencing in place, and announces an official opening on Sunday 25 October, so check the council page before you go.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 9 October 2026 and 10 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- McCormack Park: openstreetmap.org/684765044, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/McCormack-Park-Master-Plan, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Skate-and-BMX-facilities, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Dog-off-leash-locations
- Favor and Grace: openstreetmap.org/675839795, favorandgrace.com.au, agfg.com.au/favor-grace-53556, favorandgrace.com.au/menu
- Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space): openstreetmap.org/13801097, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Bruce-Comben-Reserve-southern-open-space
