Council Area:

Hobsons Bay City Council

About The Reserve:

Doug Grant Reserve is an off leash dog exercise area that is located off Queen Street in Altona.  This reserve is for use all year round with no time or day restrictions.  The reserve is located along the mouth of the Laverton Creek with the dog off leash area located in the section bounded by Queen Street, Apex Park and the water drainage channel.  This reserve is a great place for dogs as the area is quite large and there are great views of Port Phillip Bay from the coastal areas.

How to get there:

Doug Grant Reserve is located in Altona on Melways Map 209 C1 and is accessible by both public transport and by private car.  From Flinders Street Station catch the Werribee Train from platform 5 to Seaholme Train Station.  Once in Seaholme catch the 411 Bus towards Laverton and get off at the corner of Maidstone Street and Queen Street.  Doug Grant Reserve is located a short walk south of the bus stop.

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

Facilities:

Parking available in reserve car park off Queen Street and in surrounding residential streets.  Please check signage before leaving your car.

Dog Poo Bins - located to the north of the off leash area near the toilets - no plastic bags are available please remember to take your own

Toilets - located near the BBQ area to the north of the reserve

BBQs - electric BBQs are located to the north of Doug Grant Reserve

Children's Play Equipment - near the BBQ and picnic area

Walking and Cycling Trails - located throughout the reserve 

Closest Bus stop to Doug Grant Reserve is located on the corner of Maidstone Street and Queen Street

Extra Information / Off Leash Walk Sheet Download:

Doug Grant Reserve is located along Laverton Creek - this area has great views of Port Phillip Bay

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.