Dog Park

In an effort to promote safety within the off-leash park, the Municipality and the Dog Owners Association have developed the following conditions of use. These are not intended to hinder or limit anyone, but to prevent altercations and issues for dogs and owners. If the rules are followed, many problems can be avoided. Dog owners must take the initiative to be responsible and conscientious in their use of the park, ensuring that their actions support the privilege of sharing parkland and open spaces with the community. The following conditions of use apply:

• The park is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
• Proof of up-to-date rabies and license tags is required
• Use the off-leash dog park is at your own risk
• Leash your dog while entering and exiting. Keep your dog within sight and under verbal control
• Always clean up after your dog
• Do not allow your dog to chase wildlife
• No puppies under 4 months of age, female dogs in heat, sick dogs, or aggressive/out of control dogs are permitted in the park
• No glass containers, food, or toys
• Children must be supervised by an adult at all times
• Off-leash area users are subject to the Dog Owners Liability Act
• Owners must fill any holes if their dog digs
• Help keep the park clean by disposing of waste in the receptacles provided
• Pitbulls as defined under Ontario law must be muzzled and leashed at all times - whether they are in an Off-Leash Dog Park or not
• Under regulatory amendments made to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, smoking is now prohibited on sports fields and play spaces across the province. The fenced area of the off-leash dog park is now smoke-free and smoking is prohibited within 20 metres of the fence. For reference, 20 metres is about the length of one and a half standard school buses.