Local Off-Leash Dog Area Strategy Project Updates

Find the latest local off-leash dog area strategy updates below. 

In 2022, construction of four off-leash dog areas was completed at the following parks:

 

In 2023, construction at the following off-leash dog area was completed at the following park:

 

 In 2024, construction of two new Primary Off-Leash Dog Areas was completed in the following parks: 

 

In 2025, construction will continue at Concord Thornhill Regional Park to improve accessibility to the Dog Park which is scheduled to begin in the spring and be completed before August. 

 

Access to the dog park at Concord Thornhill Regional Park (299 Racco Pkwy.) will be impacted from Thursday, May 1st to Friday, May 23rd as work progresses at the site.

 

Thursday May 1st – Friday May 9th: The three entrances into the temporary shared-use dog park (two main entrances and a temporary entrance) will be intermittently closed as work progresses. Signage will be in place to guide visitors. 

Monday, May 12th – Friday May 23rd: The dog park will be closed for up to two weeks to accommodate final fence installation, paving and removal of the temporary entrance.

 

 A new proposed location in Thornhill 

From March 22 to April 22, 2022, the City invited the community to review three potential locations for a new off-leash dog area in the Thornhill community and provide feedback on their desired location. Thank you to those who participated! In total, 1,115 community members provided their feedback. Read the Community Engagement Report (PDF) for a summary of the survey results and feedback collected, as well as next steps.  

 

Future locations 

  • The future Martin Tavares Park (122 Peter Rupert Avenue) will include local fenced-in off-leash dog areas to serve the Carrville Community planned for completion in 2026.
  • A primary fenced-in off-leash dog area is being included in the planning of the future development of North Maple Regional Park.