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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Mulgrave (2026)

Mulgrave has 19 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Lum Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Columbia Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Freeway Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Gladeswood Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Southern Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Wellington Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Portland Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Mulgrave 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 Mulgrave, check:

• XS Roasting Kitchen — 3 Nexus Court, Mulgrave (call to confirm pet policy)
• Podium Cafe — 690 Springvale Road, Mulgrave (call to confirm pet policy)
• Tailor Made Coffee — 118 Police Road (call to confirm pet policy)
• Gloria Jean’s (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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