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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Surrey Hills (2026)

Surrey Hills has 14 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Highfield Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Colville Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Canterbury Sports Ground — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Mary MacKillop Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Grovedale Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Kingsley Gardens — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Wattle Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Evergreen 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 Surrey Hills, check:

• **Hill Top Cakes ** — 605 Whitehorse Road (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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