Council Area:

Boroondara City Council

About The Reserve:

Hislop Reserve is an off leash dog exercise area that is located off Balwyn Road in Balwyn.  This reserve is for use all year round with no time or day restrictions.  This reserve is quite a large grassed area that is suitable for several dogs to exercise at one time.  Hislop Reserve is close to other off leash reserves in Balwyn such as Beckett Park and Belmont Park.

How to get there:

Hislop Reserve is located in Balwyn on Melways Map 46 D4 and is accessible by both public transport and by private car.  From Flinders Street Station catch the 48 Tram towards North Balwyn.  Once in North Balwyn get off at stop 50 Hill Road and Doncaster Road. Hislop Reserve is a short 600 meter walk south down Dight Avenue.

Families travelling by car can park near Hislop Reserve on Albury Road.  Parking is also available in the streets surrounding Hislop Reserve - check signs for parking restrictions.

Facilities:

Parking available near Hislop Reserve on Albury Road and in surrounding residential streets.  Please check signage before leaving your car.

Dog Poo Bin - located near the toilets to the north of the reserve

Toilet - located to the north of Hislop Reserve

Children's Play Equipment - area is located adjacent to Dight Avenue  

Closest Tram Stop to Hislop Reserve is stop 50 Hill Road and Doncaster Road

Extra Information / Off Leash Walk Sheet Download:

Hislop Reserve has specific sections designated for off leash exercise of dogs - please ensure that your dog does not go into areas that are not designated off leash.

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.