Council Area:

Maribyrnong City Council

About The Park:

Footscray Park is an off leash dog exercise area that is located off Maribyrnong Boulevard.  This park is for use all year round with no time or day restrictions.  The park is easily accessed by public transport and by car.  Footscray Park is a great place for dogs as the off leash area is away from main roads and there is plenty of room for the dogs to run around.   The off leash area if located on the west side of Thompson Water Garden which is just south of Maribyrnong Boulevard - Check signage for details.

How to get there:

Footscray Park is located in Footscray on Melways Map 42 D2 and is accessible by both public transport and by private car.  From Flinders Street Station catch the Werribee Train from platform 5 to Footscray Railway Station.  Once at Footscray Railway Station catch the 406 Bus toward Keilor East and get off at Stirling Street and Moore Streets. Footscray Park is located a short 150 meter walk down Moore Street.

Families travelling by car can park near the reserve in Maribyrnong Boulevard.  Parking is also available in the streets surrounding Footscray Park - check signs for parking restrictions.

Facilities:

Parking available off Maribyrnong Boulevard and in surrounding residential streets.  Please check signage before leaving your car.

Closest Bus stop to Footscray Park is located on the corner of Stirling Street and Moore Streets

Extra Information / Off Leash Walk Sheet Download:

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.