Off-Leash Dog Parks
UPCOMING CLOSURES DURING DOG-PARK IMPROVEMENTS
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PARK |
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Rotary Park |
Feb. 16 |
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Meadowbrook Park |
Feb. 17 |
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MacLean Trail Park |
Feb. 18 |
The Off-Leash Dog Parks listed at right will closed on the days indicated in February to allow for park improvements.
ALSO IN THIS SECTION
Find out about the Off-leash Dog Park Public Liaison Committee.
Read the rules for off-leash park use.
Amenities available (or planned) at the City's off-leash parks.
DOWNLOADS
The Off-Leash Dog Areas Policy approved in principle by Council at its April 7, 2009 meeting.
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PDF 244KB]
Review the Report to the Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee regarding recommended sites for off-leash dog areas.
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PDF 1.1MB]
RELATED LINKS
Frequently asked questions about the City's Animal Control bylaw.
The Humane Society site includes pet adoption information and pet advice.
PDF HELP
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An Off-Leash Dog Areas Policy [PDF: 244KB] has been developed with public input from focus groups and with information from policies established in other municipalities. The Off-Leash Areas Policy and four permanent off-leash sites were approved by Council on July 15, 2009. The Policy also addresses amenities to be included in off-leash dog areas.
The four permanent sites for off-leash dog areas are:
- West: Rotary Park
- East: MacLean Trail Park
- West/North: Meadowbrook Park
- Centre/South: Memorial Centre
The pilot off-leash park at Grass Creek Park remains in operation.
[Maps: LOCATE PARK | SEE
OFF-LEASH AREA]
Maps of each location are available below and provide an overview of the fenced in off-leash area.
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WHY THESE LOCATIONS?
Staff completed a review of City parks and City properties a minimum of 3.5 acres in size. Considering that the minimum size of an off-leash dog area is 1.5 acres and that the general public should be able to use parks, staff did not think that it would be appropriate to recommend parks that could have a use limited to off-leash dog areas. Staff applied the following criteria:
- Sites shall be between one and half (1.5) and five (5) acres;
- Sites can be located in neighbourhood and community parks as well as other vacant City properties or properties owned by other parties with agreement with the City;
- Pilot off-leash dog areas will not be grandfathered through this policy. Each site will be reviewed based on policy criteria;
- All play areas, environmentally sensitive areas, designated beaches, regional/tourist parks, campgrounds and properties next to schools, nursing homes and highly residential areas will not be considered for an off-leash dog area.
Staff have also taken into consideration a city-wide distribution of off-leash dog areas. Off-leash dog areas are not being recommended in the rural area due to the property areas usually being sufficient for dogs to exercise, except for Grass Creek Park which remains under consideration by staff as a potential permanent off-leash dog area.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Operational off-leash areas are the only places in the City (besides private property) where dogs are now legally permitted to run free as long as their owners observe the posted rules and regulations.
For the safety and security of residents, dog owners are otherwise required to have their dogs on a leash. Residents wishing to report a dog running at large can call Animal Control Bylaw Enforcement at 613-546-4291, ext. 3117 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
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