Dog walking in Albert Park

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    Dog Walking at Albert Park

    Albert Park

    With over 226 hectares, Albert Park offers plenty of space for you to walk, play and relax with your dog.
    Albert Park is mainly an on-lead park but there are some designated off-lead areas where you can give your dog a good run. Dogs are permitted in most of the park, but must be kept on a lead in some areas and kept out of dog exclusion areas (including the lake and the playgrounds). 

     

    How to get there

    Dog Walking at Albert Park

    Dog Walking at Albert Park

    When you're there

    Download the Albert Park dog walking guide for more information about dog friendly areas at Albert Park.

    When to go

    Enjoy the warm weather with a barbecue or picnic. Hire a boat and explore the lake. Walk, cycle or jog around the track, past green lawns and playing fields.

    Need to know

    Dog Walking at Albert Park

    Accessibility

    Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

    Swan, Coot, Cormorant and Grebe picnic grounds, Aquatic Drive, the Ampitheatre, the Community Playground, Ross Gregory Drive and the Powerhouse, were assessed for accessibility in February 2021, providing information about the accessibility of the picnic facilities, toilets, parking and paths in these areas, and photos.

    To make it easier for people with limited mobility to see the all abilities access and experiences on offer at Albert Park, Parks Victoria has released this video - produced and narrated by accessibility advocate Ryan Smith, who uses a wheelchair.

    Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

    Change of Conditions

    Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

    • Community Playground (Albert Park)

      Community Playground Fire - Partial Closure to Wooden Structure

      There is a partial closure of the wooden structure due to fire damage. The closed section is not safe for use until further notice.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Parking fees - CPI Increase 1st August 2022

      There will be a CPI price increase to parking fees on 1st August 2022. Each financial year the treasurer, Department of Treasury and Finance sets the CPI increase applicable to fees and charges from 1st July each year.
      The new parking fees from 1st August 2022 are:
      • Weekday hourly rate: $5.60 per hour (previously $5.50 per hour)
      • Weekdays 5pm to 9pm flat rate: $5.60 (previously $5.50)
      • Weekday maximum all day rate: $13.40 per day (previously $13.20 per day)
      • Weekends flat rate fee: $5.60 per day (previously $5.50 per day)
      Parking permits will continue to be available for park businesses and members of Albert Park tenant clubs. New permit fees will commence on 1st September 2021:
      • Sports Club Permit – 6 months: $35.50 (previously $34.70)
      • Sports Club Permit– 6 months concession*: $17.80 (previously $17.35)
      • Sports Club Permit – 12 months: $70.90 (previously $69.70)
      • Sports Club Permit – 12 months concession*: $35.50 (previously $34.85)
      • Junior Sports Club Permit – 12 months: $17.60 (previously $17.30)
      • Tenant permit – 3 months: $220.60 (previously $216.80)
      • Tradespersons permit – 7 days: $25.80 (previously $25.40)
      *Concession prices are available for eligible concession cardholders including Centrelink Health Care Card, Centrelink Pensioner Card, Veterans Affairs Gold Card for All Conditions, Veterans Affairs Gold Card War Widow, Veterans Affairs Gold Card TPI and Veterans Affairs Gold card POW and EDA.
      The net revenue from parking fees will continue to be reinvested back into Albert Park Reserve services and facilities and the sports and recreation club grant program.
      To provide feedback on the Albert Park Reserve parking fees email albertparkparking@parks.vic.gov.au

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