Dog Parks
Let Fido run free in one of our five fully-fenced off-leash dog parks! You must keep your dog under control at all times and are responsible for picking up your dog's waste.
Please note: All dogs in off-leash dog parks must wear tags when at the park. License your pet and get your tags.
Off-leash dog park locations
Dog park rules
Rules and regulations, hours of operation and emergency contact numbers are posted at the entrance of each off-leash area.
- Owners must clean up after their dog(s)
- Dogs must be under control at all times
- Dogs must be on-leash until inside the double-gated area
- Owners and handlers are subject to the Ontario Dog Owner's Liability Act and the City of Kingston Animal Control Bylaw
- Park users and dog owners take responsibility for risks related to the use of the off-leash dog area
- Owners must have dog tags indicating vaccination and licensing
- Dogs that are in heat, sick or aggressive are not permitted
- No more than two dogs per person are allowed in the off-leash area
- Supervise children under 12 inside the off-leash area
- No food is allowed, for humans or dogs
- Off-leash areas are smoke-free
- Choke, spikes, chains or pinch collars are not allowed
- Professional dog trainers are not permitted to conduct business in off-leash areas
- All pit bulls must wear a muzzle
For more information, read our Off-leash Dog Park Policy.
Dog park features
Some of our dog parks feature small dog enclosures and newly improved trails. Learn more about recent upgrades to off-leash dog parks.
MacLean Trail Park
Off leash dog park with new small dog area (entry).
MacLean Trail Park
Off leash dog park trail.
Meadowbrook Park
Off leash dog park (fencing adjustments).
Memorial Centre
Off leash dog park with new small dog area (entry).
Rotary Park
Off leash dog park trail with new granular path.
Rotary Park
Small dog area (entry).
Rotary Park
Off-leash dog area.
Small dog enclosures
Small dog enclosures help reduce potential conflicts between small and large dogs. A small dog is typically one that weighs up to 10 kg (22 lbs) or stands no taller than 45 cm (18”). Older or injured dogs are also welcome in these areas, at the owner’s discretion.
Parks with small dog enclosures:
- MacLean Trail Park
- Memorial Centre
- Rotary Park
Contact
Bylaw Enforcement
bylawenforcement
@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
Maintenance Issues
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.
