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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Mentone (2026)

Mentone has 15 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Mentone Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Keith Styles Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Walter Galt Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Mentone Racecourse Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Phillip Street Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Southern Road Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• McDonald Healy Playground — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Gerry Green 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 Mentone, check:

Related Guides

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