I have spoken here about how often we’re out and about and appear to be the only ones walking our dogs in local parks. Of course, in the early mornings and evenings there are lots of dedicated dog owners out and about and they are to be commeded (especially in the winter cold!).
Elsternwick Park has been a favourite, with my sister’s family (and of course their dog Jackson!) enjoying it for years – even after a move further down the bay.
Lots of off leash areas.
Some really interesting parts of the park including a lake.
Easy parking – or walk there.
Would you believe that I lived around the corner (literally…) from this park for 5 or 6 years and NEVER went there. Of course, if Buddy had been on the scene we would have spent a lot of time here. It’s a fantastic place and one of those parks with lots of different spaces – enjoy just one part or them all on one long walk. Whether it’s looking over the lake, the children’s playground, the wide-open spaces or amongst the trees, lots of places to sniff and play for the dogs (not on the playground) and quiet even with the traffic rushing past.
It is just one of those places where you can rest or run around or in summer cool down in the shade.
If you see us at Elsternwisk Park walking the dogs, come up and say hello. There is always a little reward for your doggy friend on hand!
Every now and then I get a brainwave to share some photos of the dogs we walk. Sometimes they’re very different dogs – big, small, fat, thin, happy, grumpy and the rainbow of colours… Well, not the rainbow but you get what I mean.
It is common for dogs to give us a lovely welcome when we arrive (sometimes when we get to their street!). Today however was remarkable.
