Notices:
- August 15, 2025 - York Mills Park
- The Dog Off-Leash area of the park will be temporarily closed for maintenance on Thursday, August 21, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- July 30, 2025 - Temporary Off-Leash Area at Glendora Park
- The City is planning a new permanent off-leash area for the park and has proposed three possible locations.
- Temporary fencing for the pilot off-leash area at Glendora Park has been installed and will remain in place until the end of September.
If you have a concern about a dogs off-leash area in a City of Toronto Park, please contact 311 to be referred to the park supervisor.
There are many off-leash areas in parks across the city. Visit the City of Toronto's website to find your closest off leash area. The map also shows:
- Parks that allow commercial dog walkers
- Parks with fenced-in off-leash areas
- Parks with a small dog area for dogs weighing a maximum 20 lbs, and a maximum height of 12 inches at the shoulders.
In April 2025, Toronto City Council approved Toronto’s new Dog Off Leash Strategy. This strategy provides direction to staff on maintaining, designing and enhancing the City’s network of off leash areas. Learn more by visiting: Agenda Item History - 2025.IE20.9.
