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

Pet-Friendly Guide to The Basin (2026)

The Basin has 11 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Miller Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Batterham Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Gravenstein Crescent Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• The Basin Triangle — check council signage for off-leash hours
• George Grumont Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Winby Court Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Fleur Court Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Arcadia Avenue Linear 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 The Basin, check:

• 1 in 20 Café — 1305 Mountain Highway, The Basin (call to confirm pet policy)
• The Chocolate Dragon Fly Cafe — 1317 Mountain Highway, The Basin (call to confirm pet policy)
• Svaks Passion for Cake and Coffee — 1325 Mountain Highway, The Basin (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

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

Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.