Dog-Friendly Geelong: Parks, Waterfront and Off-Leash Areas

Geelong is well-served for dog owners across its parks, foreshore and surrounding Bellarine Peninsula. Several parks have designated off-leash areas, and the City of Greater Geelong Council maps current off-leash zones on its website. Limeburners Point Reserve near North Geelong has an off-leash area popular with the northern suburbs dog-walking community. Eastern Gardens near the waterfront has off-leash sections. The Barwon River walking path south of the city is popular for leashed dogs, as are sections of the Bellarine Rail Trail. Torquay and the Surf Coast surf beaches have seasonal dog access rules at their beach ends. Several cafes along Ryrie Street in the CBD and the Pakington Street Newtown precinct have outdoor seating welcoming leashed dogs. Verifying current off-leash designations with the council website before visiting new areas is always worthwhile.