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Dog-friendly venues in St Ives

12 venues • 7 dog-friendly • 1 likely
12 venues · 7 dog-friendly · 1 likely

Confirmed dog-friendly

Dogs are welcome — some venues may have conditions

7
Park illustration

St Ives Showground Fenced Dog Park

Park•St Ives

Confirmed

Park•St Ives

St Ives Showground offers multiple fenced off-leash areas, allowing dogs to move between spaces depending on crowd levels or comfort. The surrounding bushland adds variety to the environment, making it easy to extend the visit beyond the fenced areas. It works well for both active play and longer, more exploratory outings.

Off-leash areaFenced areaAgility courseGrass areas+2
Off-leash areaFenced areaAgility courseGrass areas+2
Park illustration

Hassall Park

Park•St Ives

Confirmed

Park•St Ives

Dog-friendly park in St Ives with plenty of shade.

Shade availableParking nearbyToilets nearby
Shade availableParking nearbyToilets nearby
Park illustration

Acron Oval

Park•St Ives

Confirmed

Park•St Ives

Dog-friendly park in St Ives with an off-leash area with room for dogs to run.

Off-leash area
Off-leash area
Park illustration

Queen Elizabeth Reserve

Park•St Ives

Confirmed

Park•St Ives

Dog-friendly park in St Ives with an off-leash area where your pup can stretch…

Off-leash area
Off-leash area
Park illustration

Warrimoo Oval

Park•St Ives

Confirmed

Park•St Ives

Dog-friendly park in St Ives with an off-leash area where dogs can stretch…

Off-leash area
Off-leash area
Park illustration

Barra Brui Oval

Park•St Ives

Confirmed

Park•St Ives

Dog-friendly park in St Ives with an off-leash area where dogs can roam off…

Off-leash area
Off-leash area
Park illustration

Transmission Park

Park•St Ives

Confirmed

Park•St Ives

Dog-friendly park in St Ives with an off-leash area where dogs can roam off…

Off-leash area
Off-leash area

Likely dog-friendly

Signs suggest dogs are welcome

1
Cafe illustration

Stanley St Cafe

Cafe•St Ives

Likely

Cafe•St Ives

Cafe in St Ives. Dog access isn't confirmed

Worth checking

Dog policy not yet confirmed - could still be a great spot

4
Park illustration

Garigal National Park

Park•St Ives

Unknown

Park•St Ives

Park in St Ives. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are

Shade availableParking nearby
Shade availableParking nearby
Cafe illustration

Brew Crew Specialty Coffee

Cafe•St Ives

Unknown

Cafe•St Ives

Cafe in St Ives. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are

Cafe illustration

The Living Room Café

Cafe•St Ives

Unknown

Cafe•St Ives

Cafe in St Ives. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are

Cafe illustration

Archies Cafe co St Ives

Cafe•St Ives

Unknown

Cafe•St Ives

Cafe in St Ives. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are

Frequently asked questions

How are venues ordered?

By default, venues are sorted by access confidence. Confirmed venues appear first — these have the strongest evidence that dogs are welcome. Likely venues follow, then unknown. Within each group, venues are ordered by their Dog Happiness Score. You can also sort alphabetically by suburb or venue name.

Are dogs allowed in venues in St Ives?

Dogs are allowed in 7 confirmed dog-friendly venues, and there are another 1 more that are likely dog-friendly in St Ives. Dog access varies between venues. We recommend checking the individual venue page — and confirming directly with the venue before a special trip, as policies can change.

How does Dog Happiness decide if a venue is dog-friendly?

We check council regulations, venue websites and FAQ pages, and community reviews. Council and venue-operator sources carry the most weight. Where confirmed or clearly identified, we show the access status and any conditions that apply. Access information is based on the best evidence available and may not always reflect the latest changes.

What do Confirmed, Likely, and Unknown mean?

Confirmed means we have strong evidence — typically from a council source, venue website, or consistent community reports — that dogs are welcome. Conditions may still apply. Likely means positive signals suggest dogs are welcome, but we haven’t found official confirmation yet. Unknown means we don’t have enough evidence yet. It doesn’t mean dogs aren’t welcome — just that we haven’t been able to verify.

Can venue dog policies change?

Yes. Venue policies can change at any time — especially at pubs, cafés, and other hospitality venues. A venue that was dog-friendly last month may have changed its policy. We update our information regularly, but we always recommend checking directly with the venue if you’re planning a special trip.