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  4. /Tempe

Dog-friendly venues in Tempe

15 venues • 7 dog-friendly • 4 likely
15 venues · 7 dog-friendly · 4 likely

Confirmed dog-friendly

Dogs are welcome — some venues may have conditions

7
Park illustration

Kendrick Park

Park•Tempe

Confirmed

Park•Tempe

Kendrick Park is a pleasant city park in Tempe with grass, shade, a walking path and BBQ facilities. Dogs are welcome on-leash, as it is not a designated off-leash area, and the noise of the nearby road soon fades into a calm, settled feel. There is seating and a playground for a longer visit. An easy on-leash spot for a relaxed walk close to the water.

On-leash areaShade availableGrass areasParking nearby+3
On-leash areaShade availableGrass areasParking nearby+3
Park illustration

Tempe Dog Park - off-leash and fenced areas for smaller and larger breeds.

Park•Tempe

Confirmed

Park•Tempe

Tempe Dog Park is a fully fenced off-leash park with separate areas for smaller and larger breeds. The square, open layout makes it easy to keep an eye on your dog, and it is well maintained with bins, poop bags and a toilet next door. It has a friendly regular crowd, including a strong Italian Greyhound community. A secure, well-run dog park for a relaxed off-leash play.

Fenced areaPoop bags availableBinsParking nearby+1
Fenced areaPoop bags availableBinsParking nearby+1
Park illustration

Tempe Lands

Park•Tempe

Confirmed

Park•Tempe

Tempe Lands is a riverside open space at Tempe with fenced off-leash areas for dogs of all sizes, available at any time of the day. Dogs can run off-leash within the enclosures under effective control, with a walking path and on-leash areas around the wider grounds. It is a roomy, practical spot by the Cooks River. A well-set-up place for a fenced off-leash visit.

Off-leash areaFenced areaWalking path
Off-leash areaFenced areaWalking path
Park illustration

Tempe Recreation Reserve

Park•Tempe

Confirmed

Park•Tempe

Dog-friendly park where dogs are welcome on lead.

On-leash areaShade availableGrass areasParking nearby+3
On-leash areaShade availableGrass areasParking nearby+3
Park illustration

Fatima Island

Park•Tempe

Confirmed

Park•Tempe

Dog-friendly park in Tempe where dogs are welcome on lead.

On-leash areaParking nearby
On-leash areaParking nearby
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Tempe Hotel - Pub, Restaurant & Accommodation

Pub / Bar•Tempe

Confirmed

Pub / Bar•Tempe

Dog-friendly pub, where dogs are welcome indoors and outdoors.

dogs allowed indoorsOutdoor space
dogs allowed indoorsOutdoor space
Park illustration

Cooks River Cycleway

Cycleway•Tempe

Confirmed

Cycleway•Tempe

Dog-friendly park in Tempe where dogs are welcome on lead.

On-leash areaToilets nearby
On-leash areaToilets nearby

Likely dog-friendly

Signs suggest dogs are welcome

4
Pub illustration

Riverview Hotel Tempe

Pub / Bar•Tempe

Likely

Pub / Bar•Tempe

Pub in Tempe with outdoor seating.

Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Cafe illustration

Cafe Dzajko Tempe

Cafe•Tempe

Likely

Cafe•Tempe

Cafe in Tempe with outdoor seating.

Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Park illustration

Green Street Park

Park•Tempe

Likely

Park•Tempe

Park in Tempe. Dogs are generally allowed on a lead in NSW public parks unless

Parking nearbySeating available
Parking nearbySeating available
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Lori Short Reserve

Park•Tempe

Likely

Park•Tempe

Park in Tempe. Dogs are generally allowed on a lead in NSW public parks unless

Shade availableParking nearby
Shade availableParking nearby

Worth checking

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

4
Cafe illustration

Harry’s Café de Wheels - Tempe

Cafe•Tempe

Unknown

Cafe•Tempe

Cafe where dog access has not yet been confirmed…

Café on site
Café on site
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Good Days Cafe

Cafe•Tempe

Unknown

Cafe•Tempe

Cafe in Tempe where dog access has not yet been confirmed…

Climate controlled
Climate controlled
Cafe illustration

Cafe 131

Cafe•Tempe

Unknown

Cafe•Tempe

Cafe in Tempe where dog access has not yet been confirmed…

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Little Clock Lane

Cafe•Tempe

Unknown

Cafe•Tempe

Cafe in Tempe where dog access has not yet been confirmed…

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 Tempe?

Dogs are allowed in 7 confirmed dog-friendly venues, and there are another 4 more that are likely dog-friendly in Tempe. 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.