Peanut Farm Reserve Dog Off Leash Area

Peanut Farm Reserve is a grassy local oval on the corner of Spencer and Chaucer Streets, a short walk from the Acland Street cafe strip. The draw is a big open run with 24/7 off-leash access, popular with neighbourhood dogs and their owners.

The rules. The off-leash zone sits between Spencer Street and Chaucer Street, north of Blessington Street, and dogs may run off-leash around the clock under effective control. South of Blessington Street is on-leash, and the neighbouring Veg Out Community Gardens are off-limits to dogs. Stay on-leash within 5 metres of the playground and sports equipment. Greyhounds must remain leashed even inside the off-leash area. The oval is also used for organised sport, and dogs must be leashed during those bookings.

What's there. A water tap with a bowl, dog waste bag dispensers and a pavilion with seating on the south side. The main oval is largely fenced, though there are gaps, so keep an eye on dogs that bolt. The reserve is shared with a playground and basketball and netball courts.

Getting there. The address is 114 Spencer Street, St Kilda. Paid street parking surrounds the reserve and fills quickly at peak times, so try Chaucer or Spencer Street side streets. The route 96 tram (Acland Street) and route 16 tram (Blessington Street) both stop a short walk away.

Nearby with the dogs. Acland Street and Barkly Street are a few minutes' walk and have plenty of cafes with outdoor seating.

When to go. Weekday mid-morning and midday are the quietest. Mornings (7-9am) and late afternoons (4-6pm) are busiest, and weekend mornings draw a crowd. Good for big runners who need room to move.

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