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

Pet-Friendly Guide to Upwey (2026)

Upwey has 5 parks — check council signage for off-leash zones.

Parks for Dogs

• Upwey South Recreation Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Kooringal Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Thompson Road 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 Upwey, check:

• Maria — 56-58 Main Street, Upwey (call to confirm pet policy)
• Burrinja — 18 Matson Drive, Upwey (call to confirm pet policy)
• Tasty Az (call to confirm pet policy)
• The 1000 steps cafe (call to confirm pet policy)
• Magpie House Cafe — 48 Main Street, Upwey (call to confirm pet policy)

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• Cost of Living in Upwey
• Upwey Neighbourhood Guide
• Family Guide to Upwey
• Is Upwey Safe?
• Upwey 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.