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 between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
A park is only off-lead where and when the council says so. This guide covers six places in and around Prahran: two in Prahran, two in South Yarra, one in Windsor and one in Armadale. Four are council parks, one is a pub and one is Prahran Market.
Each entry gives the listed status first, then what the council or venue says it provides. Where we could not find an off-lead time, we say to check the council order and the sign at the gate.
Every place was checked against at least two sources, including council pages, OpenStreetMap and the venues’ own sites. Bring bags.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-lead park with a playground | Lumley Gardens | see below | not printed here |
| A pub with a Tuesday dog night | Flying Duck Hotel | FDH Cheeseburger | $30 |
| Small off-lead dog park | Surrey Park | see below | not printed here |
| Morning and late-afternoon walks | Chris Gahan Reserve | see below | not printed here |
| Off-lead reserve with ovals | Orrong Romanis Reserve (and Recreation Centre) | see below | not printed here |
| Dogs in Market Square | Prahran Market | colourful totes made out of recycled material | $5.50 |
Lumley Gardens — Jessamine Avenue, Prahran VIC 3181
Status: the council lists Dogs Off-lead. Its page calls the place a dog-friendly park and children’s playground with accessible equipment, and says the lawns and BBQ area make it a favourite for locals to exercise their dogs. Council features also include toilets and paved walking trails. We could not find off-lead times, so check the council order. OpenStreetMap calls it Lumley Park, with a separate Lumley Playground.
Off-leash status: listed by the council as Dogs Off-lead, with times to check against the council order.
Flying Duck Hotel — 67 Bendigo Street, Prahran VIC 3181
Status: dog night, as listed. The pub’s menu says to bring your furry friends down every Tuesday, under Pups & Parmas, a chicken parma with chips and salad at $23. Its site lists Open 7 Days 12 - Late. We could not find a published statement on whether dogs are allowed inside or only at outdoor tables, so ask the venue.
On the menu (copied from flyingduckhotel.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- FDH Cheeseburger: $30
- Chicken Parmigiana: $34
- Lightly Battered Fish & Chips: $31
- Steak Mondays: $27
Inside or outside only: not stated in what we could read, so check with the pub before you bring the dog.
Surrey Park — 67-73 Surrey Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
Status: council off-lead dog park. The council lists Dogs Off-lead, a dog waste bag dispenser and drinking fountains. It describes a small oval shaped grass area with walking paths and recycled timber seating around the perimeter. The council lists no playground. Check the council order for times.
Off-leash status: Dogs Off-lead per the council, with bags and water supplied as listed.
Chris Gahan Reserve — 19 Hornby Street, Windsor VIC 3181
Status: popular with dog walkers, per the council. Its off-lead page lists Hornby Street for 6 to 9 am and 4 to 8 pm daily, but the park page gives a different evening end, so the council’s own pages disagree. Treat it as morning from 6 am and late afternoon from 4 pm, and check signage for the finish. The reserve also has a fully fenced court for basketball, netball and tennis.
Off-leash status: morning and late afternoon only, with the evening end time to check on the sign.
Orrong Romanis Reserve (and Recreation Centre) — 603A Orrong Road, Armadale VIC 3143
Status: the council lists Dogs Off-lead. The reserve is bounded by Molesworth Street, Abeckett Street, Sydney St and Orrong Road. The council says it has two rugby and cricket ovals, a playground and BBQ facilities, and its features also list drinking fountains, picnic tables and toilets. It is also home to the Orrong Romanis Recreation Centre and the Orrong Park Tennis Centre. We could not find off-lead times, so check the council order.
Off-leash status: Dogs Off-lead as listed, and sports ovals are on site, so read the signage.
Prahran Market — 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
Status: dogs welcome in places. The market says dogs are welcome in Market Square and to transit through all Market precincts except the Deli Arcade. Its footer lists Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 7am and Sunday from 8am. The market also lists free live music in Market Square on weekends, which is where dogs are allowed.
On the menu (copied from prahranmarket.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- colourful totes made out of recycled material: $5.50
- Elizabeth Street car park casual parking, 0.0 – 0.5 Hour: $4.00
- Elizabeth Street car park casual parking, 1.0 – 2.0 Hours: $10.00
Bring: the dog only as far as the market’s rule allows: Market Square, plus transit through the other precincts, with the Deli Arcade excluded.
Quick answers
Where can I take my dog off-lead in Prahran?
The council lists Dogs Off-lead at Lumley Gardens in Prahran, Surrey Park in South Yarra and Orrong Romanis Reserve in Armadale. Chris Gahan Reserve in Windsor has morning and late-afternoon off-lead times, with the end time to check on the signage. We could not find times for the others, so check the council order.
Can I take my dog to Prahran Market?
Partly. The market says dogs are welcome in Market Square and to transit through all Market precincts except the Deli Arcade. Its footer lists Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 7am and Sunday from 8am.
Is there a dog-friendly pub in Prahran?
Flying Duck Hotel’s menu says to bring your furry friends down every Tuesday, under Pups & Parmas, a chicken parma with chips and salad at $23. We could not find whether dogs are allowed inside or only outside, so check with the pub.
What are the off-leash hours at Chris Gahan Reserve in Windsor?
The council’s pages disagree on the evening end time. They give morning from 6 to 9 am and late afternoon from 4 pm, with one page ending at 8 pm. Check the signage at the reserve for the finish.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages, the places’ own websites, Broadsheet, prahranmarket.com.au and chapelstreet.com.au. 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
- Lumley Gardens: openstreetmap.org/30086714, openstreetmap.org/1451013386, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Lumley-Gardens, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Off-lead-parks-and-reserves
- Flying Duck Hotel: openstreetmap.org/10720442106, flyingduckhotel.com.au, broadsheet.com.au/prahran, flyingduckhotel.com.au/FDH_PublicBar_Menu_WEB.pdf
- Surrey Park: openstreetmap.org/334758293, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Surrey-Park, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Off-lead-parks-and-reserves
- Chris Gahan Reserve: openstreetmap.org/41803160, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Chris-Gahan-Reserve, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Off-lead-parks-and-reserves
- Orrong Romanis Reserve (and Recreation Centre): openstreetmap.org/44998788, openstreetmap.org/27925061, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Orrong-Romanis-Reserve, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Off-lead-parks-and-reserves
- Prahran Market: openstreetmap.org/41841390, prahranmarket.com.au/visit-us, prahranmarket.com.au/contact, chapelstreet.com.au/prahran-market, prahranmarket.com.au, prahranmarket.com.au/faqs, prahranmarket.com.au/live-music
