Council Area:

Moreland City Council

About The Reserve:

Cross Keys Reserve is an off leash dog exercise area that is located off Woodland Street in Essendon.  The reserve is for use all year round with no time or day restrictions.  Cross Keys Reserve covers a large area and is perfect for dogs that need space to run around.  The reserve also borders the Moonee Ponds Creek which links this reserve to other parks via several walking and cycling trails (these trails are all on leash areas).

How to get there:

Cross Keys Reserve is located in Essendon on Melways Map 28 K1 and is accessible by both public transport and by private car.  From Flinders Street Station catch the Craigieburn Train from platform 4 to Strathmore Railway Station.  Once at Strathmore Railway Station Cross Keys Reserve is located a short 170 meter walk down Bridge Street.

Families travelling by car can park in the reserve car parks off Bridge Street.  Parking is also available in the streets surrounding Cross Keys Reserve - check signs for parking restrictions.

Facilities:

Parking available in reserve car parks off Bridge Street and Woodland Street and in surrounding residential streets.  Please check signage before leaving your car.

Dog poo bins are located on the west side of the reserve near the toilets - no plastic bags are available so please remember to take your own.

Toilets are located on the west side of the reserve

Walking trails are located to the south of the reserve along the Moonee Ponds Creek.  These trails are designated on leash for dogs

Closest train station to Cross Keys Reserve is Strathmore Railway Station

Extra Information / Off Leash Walk Sheet Download:

The walking trails that run along the Moonee Ponds Creek and through Cross Keys Reserve are on leash please ensure that you check and follow all the signage in the areas.

When using an off leash dog park it is important that you still have voice control over your dog and in the event that you need to call him/her back that they listen and obey your commands.

When using off leash dog parks remember that not everyone has well trained and socialized dogs.  Consider talking to other dog owners in the park before allowing dogs to play together. 

Remember to take plenty of fresh water for your dogs as they will be thirsty after all that running around.

Click here to download this Off Leash Walk Sheet.