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James & Ethel Gray Park

Park · Johannesburg, Gauteng

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The Dog Report

Dog-friendly — not yet confirmed by SitnStay
  • Dogs welcome — per Google
  • Fully fenced

    The outdoor space is enclosed — off-lead time is safe.

  • Off-leash allowed
Dogs visited0
Google rating4.4/ 5
Photos4

About

Johannesburg's off-leash institution sits between Melrose and Birdhaven near Melrose Arch: 36 hectares of open field, shade and walking trails where scores of dogs tear around freely, especially on weekend afternoons. The grounds are ringed by ClearVu fencing installed and maintained through the park's community foundation, entry is free, and there is a restaurant on site. Expect a sociable, well-used green space that the surrounding neighbourhoods actively look after.

Good to know

Off-leash areaFenced groundsWalking trailsOpen lawnsShade treesRestaurant on siteFree entry

Pet policy

Fully fencedOff-leash OK

Note from SitnStay: Well known as a free, off-leash dog walking park; the grounds are enclosed by ClearVu perimeter fencing maintained by the James and Ethel Gray Park Foundation. Weekends are busy, with large numbers of dogs socialising off lead.

Opening hours

  • Monday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Address
Edgewood Avenue &, Melrose St, Melrose, Johannesburg, 2000
Area
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Dog policy
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Listed as pet-friendly by Google. SitnStay is still confirming — call ahead to be safe.

Added to SitnStay
6 months ago
Data last checked
6 months ago
Google data last refreshed
6 months ago

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