Harleston Park Dog Off Leash Area

Harleston Park is a leafy residential park on Glen Eira Road with a shared off-leash arrangement rather than a dedicated dog park. The one fact that decides your visit: dogs are only off-leash between 6am and 9am, and the park is not fully fenced, so it suits dogs with reliable recall.

The rules. Off-leash is permitted only from 6am to 9am, in the outer green spaces away from the playground and picnic shelters. Outside that window your dog must be on a leash no longer than 1.5 metres. A 20-metre on-leash buffer applies around BBQs, playgrounds, picnic areas and any active sporting use. Dogs must be under effective voice control at all times, and you must pick up after them.

What's there. The park has picnic shelters and benches, a separate playground area, a water tap, and generally a dog waste bag dispenser, though it is worth bringing your own bags. It is well lit for early starts.

Getting there. The park is at 227-229 Glen Eira Road, Elsternwick. Free street parking is available along Glen Eira Road, Bambra Road and the surrounding residential streets. It is a short walk from Elsternwick Railway Station and from Glen Eira Road bus stops.

When to go. The busiest stretch is the run-up to 9am, and 8am to 9am on weekend mornings is busiest of all. Come at first light for a calmer session. Good for social dogs with solid recall.

Sources

• Harleston Park - Glen Eira City Council · gleneira.vic.gov.au
• Dog walking and off-leash areas - Glen Eira City Council · gleneira.vic.gov.au
• Dog on and off leash areas (PDF) - Glen Eira City Council · gleneira.vic.gov.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.