Poulter Reserve Dog Off Leash Area

Poulter Reserve on Poulter Avenue in Greensborough is a large, bushland-style Banyule reserve bordering the Plenty River, with open grass around the sports oval serving as the off-leash area. Unlike a fenced park, this is an open reserve, so it suits dogs with reliable recall rather than escape artists.

The rules. This is an off-leash area, but your dog must stay under effective voice control at all times. Keep dogs on-leash in the playground area and on the surrounding paths. Pick up after your dog; bags and bins are generally provided at Banyule reserves. The park sits close to residential roads and a train line, so it is not the spot for a dog with shaky recall.

The terrain. Expect a large open grassy area good for fetch and training, backed by mature native bushland that gives shade, with the Plenty River along the boundary. The river frontage and trees make it feel more like a natural reserve than a manicured park.

Getting there. Access is via Poulter Avenue, with on-street parking. It is near the Greensborough train line and within walking distance of local streets, and the Plenty River Trail connects directly into the reserve for those arriving on foot or by bike.

Nearby with the dogs. Greensborough's central cafes with outdoor seating are a short drive for a coffee afterwards. If your dog needs a fully enclosed space, Malcolm Blair Reserve's fenced dog park is about 1.6km away.

Weekday mornings and mid-week lunchtimes are quietest; weekend mornings and late weekday afternoons draw the locals. If your dog wants more room, the bushland along the river is less trafficked than the oval. Good for well-recalled dogs who like space and a bit of nature.

Sources

• Poulter Reserve Playground - Greensborough · shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au

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