S.L Butler Reserve Dog Off Leash Area

A long, fully fenced neighbourhood off-leash park, open 24/7, with a flat grass runway that suits sprinting and fetch. Roughly 125 by 45 metres, with a secure double-gated entry and mature trees down the sides for shade.

The rules. Off-leash 24 hours a day inside the fenced area, which runs between Herbert Street and the playground near Lucerne Avenue. The east end by the Lucerne Avenue playground is an on-leash zone, so keep your dog leashed there. Enter through the double gates at the Lucerne Avenue end, keep your dog under control, and clean up; bins sit at both ends.

What's there. Open, flat grass with a table and seats (unshaded), natural shade from the trees along the edges, and a water tap in the adjacent playground area where a metal pan is sometimes left out for dogs. A playground sits at the Lucerne Avenue end.

Getting there. Between Herbert Street and Lucerne Avenue in a residential pocket of Mornington. Free street parking runs on both sides; it is best reached by car or a short walk from Mornington-Tyabb Road.

Nearby with the dogs. Main Street's dog-friendly cafes are a short drive, and Civic Reserve and Pine Avenue Reserve are the other main fenced runs in town.

When to go. Sunday mornings and evenings are quietest; weekday afternoons are the busy fetch sessions. The long runway is best enjoyed when there is room to throw.

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