NearMeDog-friendly places in Allambie Heights
Last updatedThe best dog outing in Allambie Heights is an off-leash run at Allambie Heights Oval, then coffee at The Old Civic Allambie, a 3-minute walk away. Dogs can sit at the outside tables of both cafes, and both close by 3pm at weekends, so plan the coffee before lunch.
A day with your dog in Allambie Heights
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays from 6am | The Old Civic Allambie opens at 6am and closes at half past three, with outside tables where dogs can sit. |
| Saturdays and Sundays | Kerrie's Cafe opens at 6am and closes at 3pm on Saturdays and 2pm on Sundays, with outside seating for dogs. |
| Weekends | The Old Civic Allambie closes at half past two on Saturdays and Sundays, so walk over and order before then. |
Off-leash run in Allambie Heights, then coffee at The Old Civic Allambie
Allambie Heights Oval is a council park at 165 Allambie Road, set in bushland, with an off-leash dog area that gives a dog room for a big run. The bush setting suits a dog that likes to explore, so a walk on lead can come before the run. The park also has an accessible playground with a hill slide, three swings, a see-saw and a climbing frame, plus a multi-sport half-court for basketball and futsal. Keep the dog out of the playground and off the half-court. When the run is done, the cafe is a short walk away. The Old Civic Allambie is a small breakfast and lunch cafe on Allambie Road, a 3-minute walk from the oval, with outside tables where a dog can sit. Regulars say the staff remember their orders, and the coffee is the draw. The cafe opens at 6am and closes at half past three on weekdays. On a weekend, the plan below starts at Kerrie's Cafe instead.
Weekend breakfast at Kerrie's Cafe, then a drive to the off-leash run
Weekend mornings start early at Kerrie's Cafe, on the corner of Kentwell Road. It is a family-run breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe with home-cooked food made fresh, and it opens at 6am on Saturdays and Sundays. Eat here first, so the dog settles at the outside tables before the run. Dogs are allowed outside only, so a dog waits with you at the outside tables while you eat. Then drive. Allambie Heights Oval is a drive from the cafe, so the off-leash run comes after breakfast. Parking is at the oval, and the accessible toilets sit there too, which helps before the drive home.
Dog rules in Allambie Heights: where dogs can't go
Allambie Heights Oval, managed by Northern Beaches Council, has an off-leash dog area, and it is where a dog can run free. Keep a dog out of the playground and off the basketball and futsal half-court, where a dog could get in the way of children and players. Both cafes allow dogs at their outside tables only, so a dog stays outside at breakfast or coffee. Check the dog rules with Northern Beaches Council before you go.
Every dog-friendly place in Allambie Heights
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Allambie Heights Oval | Park | Off-leash area |
| Kerrie's Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| The Old Civic Allambie | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Allambie Heights?
Allambie Heights Oval, the council park at 165 Allambie Road, has an off-leash dog area. The oval is set in bushland and has room for a big run. The park also has an accessible playground with a hill slide and swings, a multi-sport half-court for basketball and futsal, and accessible toilets, so keep the dog out of those areas. Parking is at the oval. Plan the visit around the off-leash area and keep the dog on lead near the playground. The run can be followed by coffee at The Old Civic Allambie, a 3-minute walk away.
Which cafes in Allambie Heights allow dogs?
Kerrie's Cafe and The Old Civic Allambie both allow dogs, but only at their outside tables. Kerrie's Cafe sits on the corner of Kentwell Road and serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, with home-cooked food made fresh. It opens at 6am on Saturdays and Sundays. The Old Civic Allambie is a small breakfast and lunch cafe on Allambie Road, open from 6am most days, and visitors praise its coffee. Bring a water bowl, since the outside tables are where the dog stays, and ask staff to point you to the spot with the most shade on a warm day.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Allambie Heights?
Allambie Heights Oval and The Old Civic Allambie are a 3-minute walk apart, so the run and the coffee fit into one morning. Run the dog at the oval first, then walk over to the cafe and sit at the outside tables. The Old Civic Allambie opens at 6am and closes at half past three on weekdays, and at half past two on weekends, so the walk belongs in the morning. For a weekend start, Kerrie's Cafe is the other option, with a drive to the oval afterwards. Ask staff where the outside tables are if the dog needs a quieter spot.
What can I do with my dog in Allambie Heights?
Two outings suit a dog in Allambie Heights. A morning run at Allambie Heights Oval, then coffee at The Old Civic Allambie, is the simplest, because the two sit a 3-minute walk apart. A weekend option starts at Kerrie's Cafe on the corner of Kentwell Road, where a dog can wait at the outside tables while you eat, followed by a drive to the oval for the off-leash run. In both, the dog stays outside at the cafes and out of the playground at the oval. Pick the one that suits your start time.