Judith Scott Memorial Park Dog Off Leash Area

Judith Scott Memorial Park is an unfenced off-leash reserve on Whittier Street in Kingsbury, tucked between the street and the Merri Creek walking trail. It is open 24/7 and suits owners after a quiet, grassy stretch rather than a big fenced dog park.

The rules. The off-leash zone is the open grassy section south of the playground. Dogs must be on-lead in the playground area and anywhere outside that zone, kept at least 10 metres from the playground and shared paths, and under voice control at all times. Aggressive, unvaccinated or on-heat dogs are not permitted, and you must pick up after your dog.

What's there. There is a water tap with a bowl, an unshaded picnic table, waste bins and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. An outdoor gym sits next to the off-leash area.

Getting there. The park is on Whittier Street, reached via Dunne Street, with street parking usually available. The Route 86 tram runs along nearby Plenty Road, and local buses service the surrounding streets.

Watch-outs. The area is unfenced and borders both a creek and residential streets, so solid recall matters here.

Weekday evenings and Sunday afternoons tend to draw the most dogs; early mornings and Tuesday afternoons are quieter. Good for a relaxed local walk paired with the Merri Creek trail on-lead.

Sources

• Darebin Council Dog Off Leash Areas - Melbourne Playgrounds · melbourneplaygrounds.com.au
• Pets in parks - Darebin City Council · darebin.vic.gov.au
• Darebin Parklands City of Darebin · darebin.vic.gov.au

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