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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Templestowe Lower (2026)

Templestowe Lower has 30 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Finns Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Montpelier Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Crawford Road Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Lynnwood Parade Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Bimbadeen Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Birrarrung Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Yarra Valley Parklands — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Dellfield Drive 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 Templestowe Lower, check:

• Harry’s Cafe & Deli — 21 Anderson Street, Templestowe (call to confirm pet policy)

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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