Sewell Reserve Dog Off Leash Area

Sewell Reserve's off-leash area in Glenroy is a fully fenced, modern dog park on Saffron Street, open 24/7 with varied ground textures rather than flat grass alone, close to Glenroy Station.

The rules. The area is fully enclosed, but dogs still need to be under effective voice or visual control at all times. Keep dogs on-lead within 15 metres of the playground and any fenced sporting ground, and always carry a lead even though the park itself is off-leash. Pick up after your dog, bins are provided.

What's there. New drinking fountains include built-in dog bowls, and there are picnic tables and benches for owners. The wider reserve has a playground, barbecue areas and a basketball court, so it doubles as a family stop, not just a dog park.

Getting there. The park is on Saffron Street, Glenroy, with on-site parking. It's an easy walk from Glenroy Station on the Craigieburn line, and local Glenroy bus stops are close by too.

Nearby with the dogs. Glenroy's shopping strip along Glenroy Road and Pascoe Vale Road has a handful of cafes worth a coffee stop after a play session. Dedicated pet-friendly stays are thin on the ground directly in Glenroy, so check nearby Coburg or Pascoe Vale, or search Airbnb listings in the area, and confirm pet policy before booking.

When to go. Weekday mornings before 8.30am and evenings after 4.30pm draw the regulars, weekends get busy mid-to-late morning. For a quieter run, aim for mid-morning on a weekday. The full fencing makes it a safer bet than an open reserve if your dog is boisterous around others during busy periods.

Sources

• Sewell Reserve - Merri-bek City Council · merri-bek.vic.gov.au
• SEWELL RESERVE Public BBQ - Meat in a Park · meatinapark.com.au

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