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.

    • Albert Park

      Sea Scouts pier closure

      The Sea Scouts pier has been closed in the interests of public safety.  We appreciate your understanding. 

      This closure is temporary and we are working to have the pier repaired and reopened.

      Carousel Boardwalk closure

      The Carousel boardwalk has been closed in the interests of public safety.  Please use alternate route around Carousel. 

      This closure is temporary and we are working to have the boardwalk repaired and reopened. We appreciate your understanding.

      Albert Park Car Parking Office - Closed until further notice

      Due to covid restrictions the Albert Park Car Parking Office is closed until further notice. Please send your completed parking permit application to our inbox; albertparkparking@parks.vic.gov.au, alternatively please send it to the following postal address:
       
      Parking Administration
      Parks Victoria
      PO Box 768
      South Melbourne VIC 3205
       
      Please ensure all fields are filled in.
       
      Please allow 7 working days to process your application from the time Parks Victoria receives payment and the completed applications form.
       
      For further information please email albertparkparking@parks.vic.gov.au

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