Cooper Reserve Dog Off Leash Area

Cooper Reserve's off-leash area sits on Glen Iris Road in Camberwell, a flat, open stretch of reserve that doubles as the local off-leash meeting spot, including for the neighbourhood's regular pug meetups. It is not fenced, so it suits dogs with reliable recall.

The rules. Dogs must stay on-lead until inside the designated off-leash zone, and back on-lead around the sports fields whenever a match or training session is on. Keep dogs at least 10 metres from the playground near the entrance. Two dogs per person is the limit, and owners are expected to fill in any holes dug and keep dogs under control at all times.

What's there. A water tap and bowl near the entrance, a bin for waste, open grass for running, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance path.

Getting there. The reserve is on Glen Iris Road, Camberwell VIC 3124. Street parking is available on Glen Iris Road and surrounding streets; local buses also serve the area.

Nearby with the dogs. Greenhart Camberwell, a Pan-Asian restaurant with dog-friendly outdoor seating, is a short drive away on Toorak Road if you want to make a day of it.

After-school hours bring local sports teams and a crowd, so mid-morning or early afternoon is the calmer window. Good for owners after a straightforward, low-fuss run rather than a fenced enclosure.

Sources

• Off-lead dog parks | City of Boroondara · boroondara.vic.gov.au
• Boroondara Council Dog Off Leash Areas - Dog Parks · melbourneplaygrounds.com.au

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