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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Seaford (2026)

Seaford has 21 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Maple Street Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Belvedere Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Kananook Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Retarding Basin Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Seaford North Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Manna Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Aleppo Crescent Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Indigo Court 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 Seaford, check:

• Starbucks (call to confirm pet policy)
• Beach Cafe Seaford — 10N Nepean Highway (call to confirm pet policy)
• 18-EightyEight — 5 Station Street (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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