NearMeDog-friendly places in Norwest
Last updatedThe best dog outing in Norwest is a run at Horatio Park, which has a large unfenced off-leash area, a small dog area and a water fountain for dogs, followed by breakfast at Lakeside Cafe by Chef, a 5-minute walk away with outdoor seating. Lakeside opens at 6:30am on Saturdays and 7am on Sundays, so start early.
A day with your dog in Norwest
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays, from 6:30am | Lakeside Cafe by Chef and PiccoloMe Bella Vista both open at 6:30am, and both cafes close at 3pm. |
| Saturdays, 6:30am to 3pm | Lakeside Cafe by Chef opens at 6:30am and closes at 3pm, and one visitor says dogs are welcome at its outdoor seating. PiccoloMe Bella Vista runs from 7am to 1pm. |
| Sundays, 7am to 3pm | Lakeside Cafe by Chef opens at 7am and closes at 3pm, and one visitor says dogs are welcome at its outdoor seating. |
Saturday in Norwest: an early run at Horatio Park, then breakfast at a cafe with outdoor seating
Horatio Park in Norwest has a large unfenced off-leash area, so it suits dogs with reliable recall that like to run and fetch. The designated small dog area is for smaller dogs, and the agility equipment gives an energetic dog something to work on. Use the water fountain for dogs and the natural water access in the designated areas before the walk. Keep dogs away from the playground and tennis courts beside it. Then walk the 5 minutes to Lakeside Cafe by Chef for breakfast at 7am. Its outdoor seating is where dogs go, and one visitor says dogs are welcome there. The Biscoff pancakes, with berries and caramel sauce, are the thing to order. On a warm morning, the shaded seating under mature trees in the park makes a good rest before the walk. Weekdays work the other way round, with the cafe first.
Weekday coffee in Norwest, then a 12-minute walk to Horatio Park
PiccoloMe Bella Vista is a casual cafe on Norwest Boulevard that opens at 6:30am on weekdays, so a 7am start works with the dog at the outdoor tables. Visitors praise the coffee as consistently good, and two visitors say the fresh food looks like what is advertised. After the coffee, walk 12 minutes to Horatio Park, where the run is the main event. Its large off-leash area is unfenced, so a dog needs to come back when called, and the designated small dog area is there for smaller dogs. The shade under mature trees and the water fountain for dogs make the park comfortable on a warm morning. The rules below set out where dogs can't go.
Dog rules in Norwest: where dogs can't go
Dogs can use the large off-leash area at Horatio Park, which is unfenced, so owners keep dogs clear of the adjacent playground and tennis courts. The designated small dog area is set aside for smaller dogs, and the park's agility equipment is there for training. At both cafes, dogs are welcome only at the outdoor seating. Confirm the off-leash times for Horatio Park with the council before you go. For the cafes, the hours in the clock are the ones to plan around.
Every dog-friendly place in Norwest
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Horatio Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| Lakeside Cafe by Chef | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| PiccoloMe Bella Vista | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Norwest?
Horatio Park has a large unfenced off-leash area that suits dogs with reliable recall, and a designated small dog area for smaller dogs. The park has agility equipment for training, a water fountain for dogs, natural water access in designated areas and poo bags for clean-up. Its tennis courts and playground sit alongside, so dogs are kept away from them. The park also has picnic tables, shaded seating under mature trees and drinking water, so a visit works on a warm day as well as a cool one. Owners with a small dog can use the designated area rather than the large one.
Is there a fenced dog park in Norwest?
Horatio Park's large off-leash area is unfenced, so a dog there needs reliable recall. The designated small dog area suits smaller dogs, and the agility equipment gives an energetic dog something to work on. The playground and the tennis courts beside the park need a dog kept well clear. The water fountain for dogs and the natural water access in designated areas help on a hot day, and the park's wheelchair-accessible paths make it easy to walk a dog round the grounds. Check the off-leash times with the council before you go.
Which cafes in Norwest allow dogs?
Lakeside Cafe by Chef and PiccoloMe Bella Vista both have outdoor seating that takes dogs. Lakeside Cafe by Chef is a relaxed cafe by the lake, known for its lake views, coffee and brunch, and one visitor says dogs are welcome in its outdoor seating. The Biscoff pancakes, with berries and caramel sauce, are the thing to order. It opens at 6:30am on weekdays and Saturdays and at 7am on Sundays, and closes at 3pm. PiccoloMe Bella Vista is a casual cafe on Norwest Boulevard, open from 6:30am on weekdays, with indoor and outdoor seating and step-free access. Visitors praise its coffee and its fresh food.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Norwest?
Horatio Park and Lakeside Cafe by Chef are a 5-minute walk apart, which makes them the simplest pair in Norwest for a dog. Start with a run in the large off-leash area, then walk over to the cafe's outdoor seating for coffee or breakfast. PiccoloMe Bella Vista is a 12-minute walk from Horatio Park and an 8-minute walk from Lakeside Cafe by Chef, so it works as a second coffee stop. Both cafes close at 3pm on weekdays, so plan the walk and the stop well before then. The park's water fountain for dogs is worth using before the walk.
What can I do with my dog in Norwest?
Norwest has two good outings for a dog, both built around Horatio Park. On a Saturday, start early with a run in the park's large off-leash area, then walk the 5 minutes to Lakeside Cafe by Chef for breakfast at 7am, with outdoor seating for the dog. On a weekday, start with coffee at PiccoloMe Bella Vista at 7am, then walk the 12 minutes to Horatio Park. Both cafes open at 6:30am on weekdays, so early starts are easy. The park's agility equipment, water fountain for dogs and shade under mature trees make either outing comfortable.