Transmission Line Linear Reserve (Bales Street) Dog Off Leash Area

Transmission Line Linear Reserve at Bales Street is an unfenced off-leash strip in Mount Waverley, running along the transmission easement and managed by the City of Monash. It is open grass with gravel paths and scattered trees, a handy local spot for a daily off-leash walk. Being open and unfenced near residential streets, it works best for dogs with reliable recall.

The rules. Dogs may be off-leash under effective voice or hand control, and you must carry a lead. Leash up within 20m of playgrounds, BBQ areas or organised events, and keep dogs on a short lead within 10m of major shared paths. Pick up after your dog.

What is there. A shared pathway through the reserve, some bench seating along the way, and waste bins. The linear, open layout means you can see other dogs approaching well ahead, which helps manage introductions.

Getting there. Street parking on Bales Street and the surrounding residential streets, accessed via Blackburn Road or Forster Road off High Street Road. Buses run along High Street Road and Blackburn Road.

Busiest on weekends and weekday mornings and afternoons; quieter mid-morning midweek. Good for a straightforward local stretch rather than an enclosed romp.

Sources

• Mount Waverley Linear Reserve | City of Monash · monash.vic.gov.au
• Off-leash areas for dogs FAQ | City of Monash · monash.vic.gov.au

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