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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Ringwood (2026)

Ringwood has 59 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Dexters Bush — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Ringwood Lake Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Bedford Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Athelstane Drive Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Staley Gardens — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Gracedale Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Heathmont Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• AFB Long 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, check:

• Little Buddy Cafe — 91 Loughnan Road, Ringwood (call to confirm pet policy)
• The Younger Brother — 6 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East (call to confirm pet policy)
• Milk+Wine Co. — 196-198 Canterbury Road, Heathmont (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)

Related Guides

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