Pet-Friendly Guide to Moorabbin (2026)
Moorabbin has 6 parks — check council signage for off-leash zones.
Parks for Dogs
- GR Bricker Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
- Wingate / Brady Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
- Nina 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
- Horscroft Place Pocket 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 Moorabbin, check:
- CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice (call to confirm pet policy)
- Teo’s Pizza — 6 Railway Parade, Highett (call to confirm pet policy)
- Naked Japan (call to confirm pet policy)
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- Cost of Living in Moorabbin
- Moorabbin Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Moorabbin
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- Moorabbin 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.

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