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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Ringwood North (2026)

Ringwood North has 26 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Athelstane Drive Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Loughies Bushland — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Norwood Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• East Ringwood Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• B J Hubbard Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• McAlpin Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Mahon Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Monterey Bush 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 Ringwood North, check:

• Little Buddy Cafe — 91 Loughnan Road, Ringwood (call to confirm pet policy)
• Rubiki — 204-206 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North (call to confirm pet policy)
• Leaf & Vine — 34 Panfield Avenue, Ringwood (call to confirm pet policy)
• Vanille Blanche Cafe — 170-172 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North (call to confirm pet policy)
• Blue Dog Café — 590 Park Road, Park Orchards (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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