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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Officer (2026)

Officer has 9 parks — check council signage for off-leash zones.

Parks for Dogs

• Stirling Circuit Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Lakeside Recreation Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Beaconhill Grange Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Hicks Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Hillstowe Central Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Dragon Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Officer District Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Comely Banks Recreation 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 Officer, check:

• Blondie’s Kafe — 27 Golden Banksia Drive (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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