Best places to walk your dog across Melbourne

Across Melbourne, we're spoiled with an extensive range of dog-friendly parks, trails and beaches for our pooches to enjoy. Going on walking adventures with your pup is a great weekend activity as well as pre or post work pick-me-up. That's why we've rounded up our favourite destinations to walk your furry companion across Melbourne. If you're looking for a new walkies spot to explore, make sure to read on to discover some of the best.

TRAILS

Albert Park Lake, Albert Park

Carlton Gardens, Carlton

Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail, Williamstown

Princess Park Loop, Carlton North

Tan Track, Royal Botanic Gardens

Royal Park Circular, Parkville

Yarra Bend Park Loop, Fairfield

OFF-LEAD BEACHES

Altona Dog Beach

Brighton Dog Beach

Dog friendly Beach Sandringham Harbour

Elwood Dog Beach

Hampton Dog Beach

Mentone Dog Beach

Port Melbourne Dog Beach

St Kilda West Beach

PARKS

Anderson Park, Hawthorn East

Banksia Fenced Dog Park, Bulleen

Citizens Park, Richmond

Darebin Parklands, Alphington

Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy North

Fawkner Park, South Yarra

Gordon Bernard Reserve Fenced Dog Park, Balwyn North

Jawbone Foreshore Walk, Williamstown

Lilydale Lake, Lilydale

Merri Creek Trail, Fitzroy

Pawfield Park, Caulfield East

Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster East

Warrandyte River Reserve, Warrandyte

Victoria Park, Abbotsford

We'll be adding more venues to this list as we come across them. If you know of a dog friendly dining destination or a few, please share them with us on our Instagram @bourkestthelabel, so that we can share them with our wonderful community!