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
When you're there
Download the Albert Park dog walking guide for more information about dog friendly areas at Albert Park.
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.
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.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Albert Park Parking Update
Due to the lift in Stage 4 restrictions by the Victorian Government the parking machines have been turned on from Monday 2 November where car parking restrictions and fees at Albert Park Reserve apply. If you have parked in a pay-for-parking area, please purchase a ticket from a ticket machine and display the ticket on your dashboard to avoid a fine.Albert Park Parking Update
Due to the lift in Stage 4 restrictions by the Victorian Government the parking machines have been turned on from Monday 2 November where car parking restrictions and fees at Albert Park Reserve apply. If you have parked in a pay-for-parking area, please purchase a ticket from a ticket machine and display the ticket on your dashboard to avoid a fine.
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