NearMeDog-friendly places in Gladesville
Last updatedGladesville's best outing with a dog is a weekday run at Peel Park's off-leash area, then coffee at On Cowell, a 10-minute walk away. Dogs sit at the outside tables at both cafes, and Peel Park's dog area is shared with a sports ground, so dogs stay on lead during weekend matches and evening training.
A day with your dog in Gladesville
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays from 6:30am | Cafe Elation opens at 6:30am on weekdays and On Cowell at 7am, so either cafe can follow an early run. |
| Monday to Thursday, until 3pm | Cafe Elation closes at 3pm on weekdays, and On Cowell closes at the same time from Monday to Thursday. |
| Fridays and Saturdays, until 9pm | On Cowell stays open until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays, so it is the cafe to pick for a later coffee. |
| Weekends and evenings, while the oval is in use | Dogs stay on lead at Peel Park while the oval is in organised sport, such as weekend matches and evening training. |
| Weekends, from 7am | Cafe Elation opens at 7am on Saturdays and 7:30am on Sundays, so a weekend run can start before breakfast. |
| Weekends, until 2:30pm | Cafe Elation closes at 2:30pm on weekends, so keep the cafe stop for the morning. |
Weekday mornings with a dog in Gladesville: a run at Peel Park, then coffee at On Cowell
Peel Park on Stanbury Street in Gladesville has an off-leash dog area on its oval, which it shares with a soccer field. Dogs can run there in designated areas whenever the oval isn't in organised sport, and the area is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while the oval is free. The park also has a playground with balancing beams, a seated spinner, swings and a cubby house with a slide, plus a large grassy area and a scooter path. From the park it is a 10-minute walk to On Cowell, a relaxed cafe on Cowell Street known for fresh, generously portioned breakfast and brunch. Dogs are welcome at its outside tables only, and visitors say the staff are friendly and the prices are reasonable. Arrive by 7:30am on a weekday, when the cafe has been open for half an hour. The weekend outing below uses Westminster Park's fenced run instead.
Weekend mornings with a dog in Gladesville: a fenced run at Westminster Park, then brunch at Cafe Elation
Westminster Park on Westminster Road in Gladesville has a fully fenced off-leash dog area, with a separate small-dog section in the same park. The park covers 1.55 hectares, with a playground of swings and slides and a sportsfield that schools use for soccer in winter and cricket in summer. Give a large dog a proper run in the fenced area, and let a small or nervous dog use the small-dog section, which keeps it apart from bigger dogs. From the park it is an 11-minute walk to Cafe Elation on Victoria Road, where the front opens onto outdoor tables that take dogs. Visitors single out the pastries and the matcha latte, and the California toast is the dish to order. Sit down by 10am, which gives the run time to finish before breakfast.
Dog rules in Gladesville: where dogs can't go
Dogs can use the off-leash areas at Westminster Park and Peel Park. Peel Park's area is in designated parts of its oval and is open while the oval isn't in organised sport, so dogs stay on lead during weekend matches and evening training. Westminster Park's off-leash area has no hours listed. Dogs can't go inside Cafe Elation or On Cowell, and both take dogs only at their outside tables. Confirm the off-leash hours and leash rules at both parks with City of Ryde before you go, because park rules can change.
Every dog-friendly place in Gladesville
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Park | Park | Off-leash area, fenced |
| Peel Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| Cafe Elation | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| On Cowell | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Gladesville?
Peel Park and Westminster Park both have off-leash dog areas. Westminster Park's area is fully fenced and has a separate section for small dogs, which suits a dog that needs a contained run. Peel Park's off-leash area sits in designated parts of its oval and is open 24 hours a day while the oval isn't in organised sport. The two parks are a 12-minute walk apart, so a dog can have both in one morning. Both parks have a playground and public toilets, and Peel Park's toilets are accessible. Peel Park is also the closer start for coffee, at a 7-minute walk to Cafe Elation.
Is there a fenced dog park in Gladesville?
Yes, Westminster Park is the Gladesville option: its off-leash area is enclosed, and smaller dogs have their own section inside it. The park is managed by City of Ryde. Its 1.55 hectares leave room for a longer run, and a dog that is nervous around bigger dogs can settle in the small-dog section. Peel Park's dog area is not listed as fenced, so check its boundaries on arrival before letting a dog off the lead. For a dog that is easily startled or hard to recall, Westminster is the better choice. Its public toilets, including an accessible one, are useful before the 11-minute walk to Cafe Elation.
Which cafes in Gladesville allow dogs?
Cafe Elation on Victoria Road and On Cowell on Cowell Street both allow dogs, but only at their outside tables. Both have outdoor seating, so a dog can wait beside its owner while coffee or breakfast arrives. Cafe Elation opens at 6:30am on weekdays and closes at 3pm, and it closes at 2:30pm on weekends. On Cowell opens at 7am and closes at 3pm from Monday to Thursday, staying open until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Plan the visit for the morning, which leaves both cafes plenty of time before they close.
What can I do with my dog in Gladesville?
Gladesville suits a run followed by coffee, and the two parks and two cafes are all within a 15-minute walk of each other. On weekdays, run at Peel Park while its oval is free of sport, then walk 10 minutes to On Cowell for breakfast at the outside tables. At weekends, run in the fenced area at Westminster Park, then walk 11 minutes to Cafe Elation for brunch before it closes at 2:30pm. Dogs stay at the outside tables at both cafes, so plan the run first and the coffee after.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Gladesville?
On Cowell and Cafe Elation are both short walks from Peel Park, 10 minutes and 7 minutes away. Each cafe has outside tables where dogs can sit, so a dog waits outside while its owner orders. The walk from Peel Park to Cafe Elation on Victoria Road is the shorter of the two, and it suits a dog that has run enough before the coffee. Westminster Park is an 11-minute walk from Cafe Elation, so the fenced run and the cafe pair well too. Cafe Elation closes at 3pm on weekdays, so keep the walk in the morning.