Dog Walking at Albert Park

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Dog Walking at Albert Park

Albert Park

With over 226 hectares, Albert Park offers plenty of space for you to walk, play and relax with your dog.

Albert Park is mainly an on-lead park but there are some designated off-lead areas where you can give your dog a good run. Dogs are permitted in most of the park, but must be kept on a lead in some areas and kept out of dog exclusion areas (including the lake and the playgrounds). 

 

How to get there

Dog Walking at Albert Park

Dog Walking at Albert Park

When you're there

Download the Albert Park dog walking guide for more information about dog friendly areas at Albert Park.

When to go

Enjoy the warm weather with a barbecue or picnic. Hire a boat and explore the lake. Walk, cycle or jog around the track, past green lawns and playing fields.

Need to know

Dog Walking at Albert Park

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

Swan, Coot, Cormorant and Grebe picnic grounds, Aquatic Drive, the Ampitheatre, the Community Playground, Ross Gregory Drive and the Powerhouse, were assessed for accessibility in February 2021, providing information about the accessibility of the picnic facilities, toilets, parking and paths in these areas, and photos.

To make it easier for people with limited mobility to see the all abilities access and experiences on offer at Albert Park, Parks Victoria has released this video - produced and narrated by accessibility advocate Ryan Smith, who uses a wheelchair.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Multiple temporary drinking fountain closures

    The drinking fountains at the following locations are closed until further notice:
     
    Lake Path south end
    Langridge Street underpass
    Cormorant Picnic Area

    Parking at Albert Park - Parking Fees

    There will be a CPI price increase to parking fees on 1st July 2024. Each financial year the treasurer, Department of Treasury and Finance sets the CPI increase applicable to fees and charges from 1st July each year.
    The new parking fees from 1st July 2024 are:
    • Weekday hourly rate: $6.00 per hour (previously $5.80 per hour)
    • Weekdays 5pm to 9pm flat rate: $6.00 (previously $5.80)
    • Weekday maximum all day rate: $14.30 per day (previously $13.90 per day)
    • Weekends flat rate fee: $6.00 per day (previously $5.80 per day)
    Parking permits will continue to be available for park businesses and members of Albert Park tenant clubs. New permit fees will commence on 1st July 2024:
    • Sports Club Permit – 6 months: $37.90 (previously $36.90)
    • Sports Club Permit – 12 months: $75.70 (previously $73.70)
    • Junior Sports Club Permit – 12 months: $18.80 (previously $18.30)
    • Tenant permit – 3 months: $235.60 (previously $229.40)
    • Tradespersons permit – 7 days: $27.60 (previously $26.80)
    The net revenue from parking fees will continue to be reinvested back into Albert Park Reserve services and facilities and the sports and recreation club grant program.
    To provide feedback on the Albert Park Reserve parking fees email albertparkparking@parks.vic.gov.au

    Albert Park Parking fees - CPI Increase

    There will be a CPI price increase to parking fees on 1st July 2024. Each financial year the treasurer, Department of Treasury and Finance sets the CPI increase applicable to fees and charges from 1st July each year.
    The new parking fees from 1st July 2024 are:
    • Weekday hourly rate: $6.00 per hour (previously $5.80 per hour)
    • Weekdays 5pm to 9pm flat rate: $6.00 (previously $5.80)
    • Weekday maximum all day rate: $14.30 per day (previously $13.90 per day)
    • Weekends flat rate fee: $6.00 per day (previously $5.80 per day)
    Parking permits will continue to be available for park businesses and members of Albert Park tenant clubs. New permit fees will commence on 1st July 2024:
    • Sports Club Permit – 6 months: $37.90 (previously $36.90)
    • Sports Club Permit – 12 months: $75.70 (previously $73.70)
    • Junior Sports Club Permit – 12 months: $18.80 (previously $18.30)
    • Tenant permit – 3 months: $235.60 (previously $229.40)
    • Tradespersons permit – 7 days: $27.60 (previously $26.80)
    The net revenue from parking fees will continue to be reinvested back into Albert Park Reserve services and facilities and the sports and recreation club grant program.
    To provide feedback on the Albert Park Reserve parking fees email albertparkparking@parks.vic.gov.au

  • Swan Picnic Ground

    Swan Playground is temporarily closed

    Swan Playground is closed until further notice.

  • Cormorant Picnic Area (Albert Park Lake)

    Cormorant toilet block is temporarily closed

    Cormorant toilet block is out of order and closed temporarily. Closest public toilets can be used at Cox McKenzie pavilion and at Community Playground precinct.

  • Coot Picnic Ground (Albert Park)

    Liberty Swing is Closed

    The Liberty Swing is closed for safety reasons until further notice.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

    Albert Park Annual Events Calender 2024-2025

    Attached is the 2024/2025 Major Events Calendar for events occurring at Albert Park Reserve.
    Monthly updates will be sent out with confirmed event details.
     
    Should you require further information please contact the Albert Park Office on 8427 2010.
     

    Attachments: 2024-25 What's On Yearly Calendar (385KB)

    Albert Park What's On July 2024

    Attached is the 'What's On' flyer for events occurring at Albert Park Reserve during July 2024.  This includes State Sport Centres weekend events at Lakeside Stadium and Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, where 1,000+ participants will attend. 
    Should you require further information please contact the Albert Park Office on 8427 2010.

    Attachments: 2024-07 - What's On AP July (468KB)

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