Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Whether a park is off-leash depends on the council’s rules for that spot and time, and if the gate sign says otherwise, follow the sign. This page lists seven places in and around Ormond: six parks and one pizzeria, spread across Ormond, McKinnon, Carnegie and Caulfield South.
Park rules come from the Glen Eira council page for each reserve. Where a boundary or schedule is not in front of us, we write check the council order. The pizzeria’s pet-friendly status is an AGFG feature tag, not a statement from the venue.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-leash eastern ovals | EE Gunn Reserve | see below | not printed here |
| Split off-leash and on-leash park | Allnutt Park | see below | not printed here |
| Fully off-leash park | Lord Reserve | see below | not printed here |
| Small off-leash patch by the wall | Wattle Grove Reserve | see below | not printed here |
| Timed off-leash area, check council | Rosanna Street Reserve | see below | not printed here |
| Off-leash sportsgrounds | Princes Park | see below | not printed here |
| Pet Friendly tag, pizza | Tutto Bene Woodfired Pizzeria & Wine Bar | Pizza Margherita (V) | $24.00 |
EE Gunn Reserve — Corner Foch and Malane Streets, Ormond VIC 3204
Per council, the eastern ovals, closest to the railway line, are off-leash areas. Dogs must be on-leash within 20 metres of barbecues and picnic areas. The council also lists outdoor fitness equipment and a playground mostly under shade cloth. For lit-oval times, check the council order.
Off-leash status: Eastern ovals only, as listed by council; keep the lead on near the barbecues and picnic areas.
Allnutt Park — Wheatley Road, McKinnon VIC 3204
Council says the northern end of Allnutt Park is designated off-leash, while the southern end is on-leash only. It lists a playground and a half basketball court. Per the council page, dogs are not permitted inside the fenced playground or the golf birdie cage. The park is in McKinnon, not Ormond.
Bring: A lead for the southern end and for walking between the two zones.
Lord Reserve — Munro Avenue, Carnegie VIC 3163
Council says “All of Lord Reserve is an off-leash park”, described as open space for sport and exercising your dog. It also says dogs must be on-leash near barbecues and picnic areas, playgrounds and sports facilities, and are not permitted in fenced playgrounds or the cricket nets. It is in Carnegie.
Off-leash status: Whole reserve, per council, with on-lead and no-dog exceptions around facilities.
Wattle Grove Reserve — Wattle Grove, McKinnon VIC 3204
Council describes Wattle Grove Reserve as a picturesque park behind the main roads of McKinnon. The off-leash area is the area 20m south of the hit-up wall. Council says all other areas are on-leash at all times. It also lists a playground and a picnic shelter near the barbecue facilities.
Off-leash status: One marked patch south of the hit-up wall; everywhere else, lead on.
Rosanna Street Reserve — Rosanna Street, Carnegie VIC 3163
Council lists the area between the playground and the sensory garden as off-leash, but only within a set window. Per the same council text, other times and places are on-leash. For the hours, check the council order. It is in Carnegie.
Off-leash status: One area between the playground and the sensory garden, timed; on-leash outside it, as listed by council.
Princes Park — 277 Bambra Road, Caulfield South VIC 3162
Council says all other sportsgrounds at Princes Park are off-leash areas, but Oval 1 is on-leash at all times. The western end, including the playground, rotunda and picnic area, is on-leash. The park is in Caulfield South, not Ormond, and council also lists tennis courts for hire.
Bring: A lead, and the council map, because the on-leash and off-leash zones sit side by side.
Tutto Bene Woodfired Pizzeria & Wine Bar — 135 McKinnon Road, McKinnon VIC 3204
AGFG tags Tutto Bene with “Pet Friendly”. That is a directory feature, not a statement on the pizzeria’s own site. Its own site lists Sunday to Wednesday 5pm to 9pm and Thursday to Saturday 5pm to 9:30pm. The menu prints Pizza Margherita (V) at $24.00.
On the menu (copied from tuttobenepizza.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Pizza Margherita (V): $24.00
- Spaghetti alla Bolognese: $28.00
- Duo Of Arancini 4 pcs: $14.00
- Garlic Foccacia (V, VG): $12.00
Inside or outside only: Not stated; the AGFG tag does not say, so ask the pizzeria whether your dog can sit inside or only at outdoor tables.
Quick answers
Where are the off-leash dog parks near Ormond?
Per Glen Eira council, EE Gunn Reserve has off-leash eastern ovals, Allnutt Park is off-leash at its northern end, Lord Reserve is off-leash throughout, Wattle Grove Reserve has one marked off-leash area, and Princes Park has off-leash sportsgrounds apart from Oval 1. Rosanna Street Reserve is off-leash only in a timed window, so check the council order.
Is Rosanna Street Reserve off-leash all day?
No. Council lists the area between the playground and the sensory garden at Rosanna Street Reserve as off-leash only within a set window. Other times and places there are on-leash, so check the council order for the hours.
Is there a pet-friendly restaurant near Ormond?
Tutto Bene Woodfired Pizzeria & Wine Bar in McKinnon carries an AGFG Pet Friendly tag. The tag does not say whether dogs are allowed inside or only at outdoor tables, so check with the pizzeria first.
Which park near Ormond is fully off-leash?
Council says all of Lord Reserve in Carnegie is an off-leash park. It still lists on-leash rules near barbecues, picnic areas, playgrounds and sports facilities, and no dogs in fenced playgrounds or the cricket nets.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- EE Gunn Reserve: openstreetmap.org/30124666, gleneira.vic.gov.au/ee-gunn-reserve, gleneira.vic.gov.au/dog-walking-and-off-leash-areas
- Allnutt Park: openstreetmap.org/28393500, gleneira.vic.gov.au/allnutt-park, gleneira.vic.gov.au/dog-walking-and-off-leash-areas, gleneira.vic.gov.au/elster-creek-trail
- Lord Reserve: openstreetmap.org/58699151, gleneira.vic.gov.au/lord-reserve, gleneira.vic.gov.au/dog-walking-and-off-leash-areas, gleneira.vic.gov.au/koornang-park
- Wattle Grove Reserve: openstreetmap.org/70658860, gleneira.vic.gov.au/wattle-grove-reserve, gleneira.vic.gov.au/dog-walking-and-off-leash-areas
- Rosanna Street Reserve: openstreetmap.org/58699519, gleneira.vic.gov.au/rosanna-street-reserve, gleneira.vic.gov.au/dog-walking-and-off-leash-areas
- Princes Park: openstreetmap.org/28918073, gleneira.vic.gov.au/princes-park, gleneira.vic.gov.au/dog-walking-and-off-leash-areas
- Tutto Bene Woodfired Pizzeria & Wine Bar: tuttobenepizza.com.au, agfg.com.au/tutto-bene-woodfired-pizzeria-wine-bar, tuttobenepizza.com.au/menu
