Pet-Friendly Upper Ferntree Gully (2026) — Dog Parks, Cafes & Vets

Pet-Friendly Guide to Upper Ferntree Gully (2026)

Upper Ferntree Gully has 5 parks — check council signage for off-leash zones.

Parks for Dogs

• Kings Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Gilmour Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Quarry Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Roma Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Talaskia 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 Upper Ferntree Gully, check:

• Blue Mountain Cafe (call to confirm pet policy)
• Cafe Brew’d — 1226 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully (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