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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Mount Waverley (2026)

Mount Waverley has 29 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Scotchmans Creek Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Valley Conservation Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Scotchman’s Creek Linear Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Fairway Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Mayfield Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Huntingdale Wetlands — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Pinewood Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Federal 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 Mount Waverley, check:

• Basil & Macrina — 2A Macrina Street, Oakleigh East (call to confirm pet policy)
• Kafe Karizma — 207 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley (call to confirm pet policy)

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• Cost of Living in Mount Waverley
• Mount Waverley Neighbourhood Guide
• Family Guide to Mount Waverley
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• Mount Waverley 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