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Last updatedArtarmon's best outing with a dog is a run at Artarmon Park, where the dog exercise park is listed as off leash, followed by coffee at The Wilkes, a 9-minute walk away. Both cafes take dogs only at their outside tables, and Salvage Specialty Coffee closes at 3:30pm on weekdays, so plan the coffee for the morning.
A day with your dog in Artarmon
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays from 6:30am | The Wilkes and Salvage Specialty Coffee both open at 6:30am on weekdays, so an early walk can end with a coffee outside. |
| Weekdays, until 3:30pm | Salvage Specialty Coffee closes at 3:30pm on weekdays, while The Wilkes stays open until 4:30pm. |
| Saturdays, until 4pm | The Wilkes closes at 4pm on Saturdays, and Salvage Specialty Coffee closes at 3:30pm. |
| Sundays, from 6:30am | The Wilkes opens at 6:30am on Sundays and closes at 4pm, while Salvage Specialty Coffee opens at 6:45am and closes at 3:30pm. |
Weekend in Artarmon: a run at Artarmon Park, then breakfast at The Wilkes
Artarmon Park has a dog exercise park that is listed as off leash, and owners can also bring dogs into the wider grounds. Start the morning there, while the shade trees still give a dog some cover from the sun. From the park it is a 9-minute walk to The Wilkes, a long-running local cafe with table service where dogs sit at the outside tables. Order the pancakes or the hash benedict and aim to sit down by 9am, which leaves the cafe's 4pm weekend close well clear. Visitors say the staff greet people as they come in. The weekday plan below uses the bush paths at Artarmon Reserve instead.
Weekday mornings in Artarmon: bush paths at Artarmon Reserve, then coffee on Wilkes Avenue
Artarmon Reserve covers 9.86 hectares of bush and walking paths, and dogs are allowed in the park. Walk the paths first, then leave the park for the 7-minute walk to Salvage Specialty Coffee, a relaxed all-day brunch cafe beside the station on Wilkes Avenue. Its tables sit on the footpath, and dogs are welcome outside. Order the Famous Salvage Toastie or the chef's special brunch, and arrive by 8:30am. A dog that has finished the paths can wait at the outside tables with a bowl of water while the coffee arrives. The rules for the whole suburb are set out below.
Dog rules in Artarmon: where dogs can't go
Dogs are allowed in Artarmon Reserve and Artarmon Park, and the dog exercise park at Artarmon Park is listed as off leash. Dogs can't go inside The Wilkes or Salvage Specialty Coffee, so they stay at the outside tables. Artarmon Park is dog friendly overall, so owners can bring dogs into the wider grounds as well as the exercise park. Confirm the exercise park's off-leash rules and Artarmon Reserve's leash rules with Willoughby City Council before you go, because council rules can change.
Every dog-friendly place in Artarmon
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Artarmon Reserve | Park | Dogs allowed |
| Artarmon Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| The Wilkes | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Salvage Specialty Coffee | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Artarmon?
Artarmon Park has a dog exercise park that is listed as off leash, so it is the main place in Artarmon to let a dog run freely. Owners can also bring dogs into the wider grounds of the park, beyond the exercise park. Artarmon Park is a 4-minute walk from Artarmon Reserve, which is also open to dogs and has walking paths through bush, so the two make an easy pair. The exercise park shares its grounds with a fenced playground and sports fields, so check how busy those are before you set out. Owners who want a longer walk without the run can use the bush paths at Artarmon Reserve.
Is there a fenced dog park in Artarmon?
The dog exercise park at Artarmon Park is the closest thing to a dedicated dog run in Artarmon, and its fencing is something to check on arrival. Owners who need a contained space should check the exercise park before letting a dog off the lead. Artarmon Park also has a fenced playground, but that is set up for young children and sits in the same grounds, so it is not a dog area. Artarmon Reserve gives a dog 9.86 hectares of bush and walking paths to explore, which suits a long walk more than a run. Any dog that is easily startled or hard to recall is best kept on lead at both parks until you know the layout.
What can I do with my dog in Artarmon this weekend?
On a weekend in Artarmon, the best plan is a run at Artarmon Park followed by breakfast at The Wilkes, which is a 9-minute walk away. Arrive at the park first, then walk to the cafe for a table outside. The Wilkes opens at 6:30am and closes at 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays, so a run followed by a table by 9am fits comfortably. Dogs sit at the outside tables only, so take a water bowl. For a bush walk instead, Artarmon Reserve is a 7-minute walk from The Wilkes.
Which cafes in Artarmon allow dogs?
The Wilkes and Salvage Specialty Coffee both allow dogs, but only at their outside tables, so a dog stays out of the building. The Wilkes is a long-running local cafe with table service, generous breakfast and brunch plates, and good coffee. It is open until 4:30pm on weekdays and until 4pm at weekends. Salvage Specialty Coffee is a relaxed all-day brunch cafe on Wilkes Avenue, beside the station, with tables on the footpath. It opens at 6:30am on weekdays and 6:45am at weekends, and closes at 3:30pm every day of the week.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Artarmon?
Artarmon Reserve and Artarmon Park both sit within a short walk of The Wilkes and Salvage Specialty Coffee, so a dog can have a walk and a coffee in one trip. Artarmon Reserve is the bush-setting option with walking paths, and it is a 7-minute walk to either cafe. Artarmon Park has the dog exercise park, and it is a 9-minute walk to either cafe. The two cafes are a minute apart on Wilkes Avenue, so visiting both is easy. Both cafes open by 6:45am, so an early start leaves the most time before they close.
What can I do with my dog in Artarmon?
Artarmon has two plans for a day out with a dog. The first is a weekend run at Artarmon Park followed by breakfast at The Wilkes. The second is a weekday bush walk at Artarmon Reserve, then coffee at Salvage Specialty Coffee, a 7-minute walk away on Wilkes Avenue. Both cafes take dogs at their outside tables only, so a water bowl is the one thing to bring. Owners who want a longer outing can start at Artarmon Reserve and walk the paths before the cafe. The Wilkes suits a weekend breakfast, while Salvage Specialty Coffee suits a weekday coffee on the way through the suburb.