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.

  • Swan Picnic Ground (Albert Park, Albert Park Lake)

    Swan Playground is closed due to safety issues.

    Swan Playground is closed due to safety issues. The facility will be opened when they are fixed.

  • Coot Picnic Ground (Albert Park, Albert Park Lake)

    Liberty Swing at Coot Picnic Area is closed.

    The Liberty Swing is closed due to safety issues. The facility will be opened when they are fixed.

    Swan Playground is closed due to safety issues.

    Swan Playground is closed due to safety issues. The facility will be opened when they are fixed.

    Liberty Swing at Coot Picnic Area is closed.

    The Liberty Swing is closed due to safety issues. The facility will be opened when they are fixed.

  • Albert Park Lake (Albert Park Lake, Albert Park)

    Albert Park Aughtie Drive underpasses

    Pedestrian and cycle access under Aughtie Drive via the North and South underpasses will be closed. 


    Alternative routes will be available. 

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