🌿 A ripper arvo spot for you and your furry mate to roam free and have a ball!

Pioneer Park Wendouree - Top Dog-Friendly Off-Leash Spot - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Pioneer Park in Wendouree is a popular off-leash dog park featuring large open spaces, walking trails, and a couple of dams for your pooch to splash around. Visitors appreciate the dog-friendly facilities like water bowls, shelters, and a donation box for poo bags. The park offers a relaxed setting away from the city centre, ideal for dog owners wanting a safe place for their pets to run and socialise. While there are no public toilets, the well-maintained grounds and friendly atmosphere make it a top choice for dog walking and casual outings.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	5 McKenzie Dr, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 3 5320 5500
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.3/5 (106 reviews)
🏙️ City	Wendouree
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	off leash area walking trail water fountain picnic shelter

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

While Pioneer Park doesn’t have traditional playground gear, it’s a great spot for families with kids who love dogs. The open grassy areas and gentle hills provide plenty of space for the little ones to run around and explore safely alongside your furry mates. Kids can enjoy watching dogs play off-leash and even have a splash in the small dams. It’s a relaxed, natural setting perfect for an arvo outing where the whole family can enjoy fresh air and doggy antics.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

Pioneer Park offers a peaceful, natural environment with walking trails winding around little hills and a couple of dams, giving you a lovely spot to enjoy some fresh air and greenery. The park is set a bit away from Wendouree’s centre, making it a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle. The open spaces and water features create a nice backdrop for a stroll or a picnic, especially if you’re stopping by on your way to the Grampians or just after brekkie.

Easy Access & Dog-Friendly Amenities 🚗

This park is well set up for dog owners, with a large off-leash area that includes water bowls and a shelter to keep you shaded during those hot arvos. There’s also a donation box for poo bags, which is handy since the council doesn’t provide any. Parking is convenient and the walking trails are easy to navigate, making it a fuss-free spot for a quick dog walk or a longer outing. Just remember to bring your own poo bags and water as there are no public toilets on site.

Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting ⚠️

Several reviews mention the lack of public toilets, so it’s best to plan ahead before heading out. Also, one corner of the park near Gillies St and the Western Highway isn’t fenced, so keep an eye on your dogs around that area. Some visitors noted that not all dogs are well controlled, so it’s important to keep your pooch on a lead if they’re not confident with other dogs. Bringing your own poo bags is a must, as there’s no council dispenser, though the donation box helps out.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Great place to walk the pooch.. off lead, Only negative is no public toilets.
Very large dog off leash area with a water bowl, a shelter and a pool bag and ball donation box.
Great off leash dog park. My dogs thoroughly enjoy coming here and having a play!
There are several walking trails and this location is located bit away from the center of Ballarat.
Great park to enjoy a walk with your dog. Very dog friendly.
Great off leash park, but there's one gate not fenced near the corner of Gillies St and the Western Highway.
Wish there were toilets available.
No off leash area, small hill and one pond. Well maintained.
A good place to go for an outing with dogs, we were on the way to Grampians from Clayton, and we stopped here for our breakfast on the way.
People who go here usually are with well mannered dogs or controlled dogs.