Council Area:

Kingston City Council

About The Reserve:

Sir William Fry Reserve is an off leash dog exercise area that is located off the Nepean Hwy in Highett.  The reserve is for use all year round with no time or day restrictions.  Sir William Fry Reserve covers a large area and is perfect for dogs that need space to run around.  The reserve also has a lagoon and wetlands viewing area.

How to get there:

Sir William Fry Reserve is located in Highett on Melways Map 77 G11 and is accessible by both public transport and by private car.  From Flinders Street Station catch the Frankston Train from platform 8 and get off at Highett Station.  Once at Highett Railway Station catch the 708 Bus toward Carrum and get off at the Nepean Hwy and Bay Road stop.  Sir William Fry Reserve is located across from the bus stop.

Families travelling by car can park in the reserve car park off the Nepean Hwy.  Parking is also available in the streets surrounding Sir William Fry Reserve - check signs for parking restrictions.

Facilities:

Parking available in reserve car park off the Nepean Hwy and in surrounding residential streets.  Please check signage before leaving your car.

Dog poo bins are located near the car park - no plastic bags are available so please remember to take your own.

Toilets are located to the east of the park near the Nepean Hwy and car parking area 

Children's play equipment is located near the lagoon at the northern end of the reserve

Sir William Fry Reserve has a skate park located to the south of the reserve

The wetlands viewing area for the reserve is located north of the lagoon area 

Closest Bus Stop to Sir William Fry Reserve is located on the corner of the Nepean Hwy and Bay Road

Extra Information / Off Leash Walk Sheet Download:

This reserve may be unavailable for off leash dog exercise during breeding season for various wetland bird life. 

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.