Melbourne dog parks/City of Port Phillip
Dog parks in the City of Port Phillip
City of Port Phillip runs three permanent off-leash dog beaches: St Kilda West Beach, Port Melbourne Beach next to Lagoon Pier, and Sandridge Beach in Garden City — all open 24 hours, year-round. St Kilda West Beach's native grass dune habitat stays off-limits to dogs, and Sandridge Beach's neighbouring Perce White Reserve doesn't allow dogs either.
St Kilda West · Inner Melbourne
St Kilda West Beach
City of Port Phillip
St Kilda West Beach, on the western side of St Kilda's foreshore near the marina, is one of the City of Port Phillip beaches where dogs are permitted off-leash at all times of year, unlike most of the municipality's beaches which restrict off-leash access to the cooler months. The neighbouring native grass dune habitat is closed to dogs, on or off leash, to protect the vegetation. It sits within walking distance of St Kilda's cafes, restaurants and the St Kilda Pier precinct.
Off-leash hours: 24 hours, year-round (dogs must stay off the native grass dune habitat at all times)
Last verified: 2026-09-12
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Port Melbourne Beach (Lagoon Pier off-leash area)
City of Port Phillip
The stretch of Port Melbourne Beach next to Lagoon Pier is a permanent off-leash area, open to dogs at all times rather than only outside the summer restriction period that applies elsewhere on this beach. The foreshore has walking and bike paths, with public toilets located between the Station Pier car park and the Port Melbourne Life Saving Club.
Off-leash hours: 24 hours, year-round (permanent off-leash area next to Lagoon Pier)
Last verified: 2026-09-12
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Sandridge Beach
City of Port Phillip
Sandridge Beach in Garden City, Port Melbourne, looks back toward the Melbourne skyline and has a dog off-leash area next to it that operates year-round. Dogs are not permitted in the adjoining Perce White Reserve, which is managed as a coastal nature reserve. The beach is close to the Beacon Cove dining strip and the Sandridge Life Saving Club.
Off-leash hours: 24 hours, year-round (permanent off-leash area next to the beach; dogs not permitted at adjoining Perce White Reserve)
Last verified: 2026-09-12
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