Melbourne dog parks/Merri-bek
Dog parks in Merri-bek
Merri-bek City Council runs fenced off-leash dog parks in Brunswick (Gilpin Park), Coburg North (Richards Reserve) and Glenroy (Kingsford Smith Ulm Reserve). Dogs must stay on-lead outside each park's fenced area, and Merri-bek doesn't supply dog-waste bags on site, so bring your own.
Brunswick · Inner North
Gilpin Park Dog Park
Merri-bek City Council
Gilpin Park in Brunswick has a natural bush setting crossed by granitic walking paths and includes an enclosed dog park added in 2018, with a dual-gate entry and signage setting out the rules for the fenced area. Merri-bek council does not supply dog-waste bags at its off-leash areas, so owners need to bring their own. A playground with picnic and barbecue facilities sits in the park's north-east corner.
Off-leash hours: No time restriction (check on-site signage; off-leash only within the fenced area)
Last verified: 2026-09-12
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Richards Reserve Dog Park
Merri-bek City Council
Richards Reserve in Coburg North combines the Coburg Velodrome, a soccer pitch, a BMX track and circuit paths with a fenced off-leash dog area, connected by a shared path to Bakers Road and Charles Street. As with other Merri-bek off-leash areas, the council does not provide dog-waste bags on site, so owners should carry their own.
Off-leash hours: No time restriction (check on-site signage; off-leash only within the fenced area)
Last verified: 2026-09-12
View details →Glenroy · Inner North
Kingsford Smith Ulm Reserve Dog Park
Merri-bek City Council
Kingsford Smith Ulm Reserve in Glenroy pairs a nature play space with a fenced off-leash dog area, and connects via a DDA-compliant shared path down to the Moonee Ponds Creek trail. Parking is available in the car park area built alongside the 2016 playground upgrade. Merri-bek does not supply dog-waste bags here, so owners need to bring their own.
Off-leash hours: No time restriction (check on-site signage; off-leash only within the fenced area)
Last verified: 2026-09-12
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