Dog Off-Leash Areas
Designated off-leash areas in City parks are built to create an enclosed area for dogs to socialize and run free. The construction and design of off-leash areas also allow for proper drainage.
In all other areas of parks, dogs are to remain leashed for the safety of all, including the dog. All dog owners/walkers should abide by the code of conduct and comply with Municipal Code #608 or be subject to fines.
Learn more about these designated areas in the Dogs Off-leash Policy.
The City is currently testing the use of Green Bins (organic waste) in 20 parks across the city. In parks that are not part of the Green Bin pilot, residents are encouraged to dispose of organic waste in garbage bins.
Guide to Amenities:
CDW: Commercial Dog Walkers allowed
FEN: Fenced park
SDA: Small Dog Area (dogs weighing max. 20 lbs; max. height 12 inches at the shoulders).
| Park | Map | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
| Bayview Arena Park 3230 Bayview Ave. | CDW/FEN/SDA | |
| Earl Bales Park 4169 Bathurst St. | CDW/FEN | |
| G. Ross Lord Park 4801 Dufferin St. | FEN | |
| Linkwood Lane Park 10 Linkwood Lane | FEN | |
| Sherwood Park The main park entrance is located at 190 Sherwood Avenue. The dog off-leash area lies within a fenced off-trail area. Please follow posted signage through the trail. | CDW/FEN | |
| Sunnybrook Park Below the Sunnybrook Hospital, on the west side of the West Don River. | Map | CDW/FEN/SDA |
| Woburn Park Northwest section of the park. This area is fenced off. Woburn Park is located just east of Bathurst off of Cranbrooke Drive. | Map | FEN |
| Yonge and York Mills 4070 Yonge St., north of York Mills on the west side of Yonge St. | CDW/FEN |
Guide to Amenities:
CDW: Commercial Dog Walkers allowed
FEN: Fenced park
SDA: Small Dog Area (dogs weighing max. 20 lbs; max. height 12 inches at the shoulders).
| Park | Map | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
| Allan Gardens (west end) 160 Gerrard Street East, Gerrard & Jarvis Street | CDW/FEN/SDA | |
| Barbara Hall Park 519 Church Street at Wellesley Street East | Map | FEN |
| Bickford Park 400 Grace Street at Harbord Street | CDW/FEN | |
| Bill Johnston Park 65 Western Battery Rd. | CDW | |
| Cassels Avenue Playground 69 Cassels Avenue at Brookside Avenue | CDW | |
| Cedarvale Park 1611 Bathurst Street at Lonsdale Road | Map | CDW/FEN |
| Cherry Beach (at the foot of Cherry Street ) | CDW/FEN | |
| Clarence Square 25 Clarence Square | FEN | |
| Coronation Park 711 Lake Shore Blvd. W. | FEN | |
| Corktown Common 155 Bayview Ave. | CDW/FEN | |
| Coxwell Ravine Park 460 O’Connor Drive | CDW/FEN | |
| Craigleigh Gardens 160 South Drive. | ||
| David Crombie Park 131 to 171 The Esplanade at Lower Sherbourne Street | ||
| Don Valley Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue | CDW/FEN | |
| Gerrard Carlaw Parkette 855 Gerrard St. E. | Map | CDW/FEN |
| Greenwood Park 150 Greenwood Avenue at Dundas Street East | Map | CDW/FEN |
| Hideaway Park 23 Audley Ave. | FEN | |
| Hillcrest Park 950 Davenport Road at Christie | Map | |
| Kew Gardens 2075 Queen Street East at Lee Avenue At the foot of Lee Avenue, on the beach delineated by fencing. | CDW/SDA/partial fence | |
| Merrill Bridge Road Park 1 East Lynn Ave. | ||
| Monarch Park 115 Hanson Street at CNR tracks | Map | CDW |
| Norwood Park 16 Norwood Road, Woodbine & Gerrard Street | CDW/FEN | |
| Oakcrest Parkette 30 Oakcrest Avenue at Woodbine Avenue | ||
| Orphan’s Greenspace 51 Power St. | CDW/FEN | |
| Ramsden Park 215 Avenue Road | CDW/FEN | |
| Regent Park 620 Dundas St. E. | FEN | |
| Riverdale Park East 550 Broadview Ave | ||
| Riverdale Park West 375 Sumach Street at Carlton Street, southeast of Riverdale Farm | CDW | |
| Silverbirch Park From the foot of Silverbirch Ave. to the foot of Nursewood Rd. | CDW | |
| Sir Winston Churchill Park 301 St. Clair Ave. W. (Closed until Fall 2019) | Map | CDW/FEN |
| Sorauren Avenue Park 289 Sorauren Ave. | CDW/FEN | |
| South Stanley Park 845 King Street West | CDW/FEN | |
| Stan Wadlow Park 888 Cosburn Ave. | FEN | |
| St. Andrew’s Playground 450 Adelaide St.W. | FEN | |
| Thompson Street Parkette 120 Broadview Ave | FEN | |
| Trinity Bellwoods Park 790 Queen Street West at Shaw Street | Map | CDW |
| Vermont Square 819 Palmerston Ave. (Bathurst & Dupont area) | Map | CDW |
| Wildwood Crescent Playground 110 Wildwood Crescent (Gerrard & Woodbine area) | FEN | |
| Withrow Park 725 Logan Avenue at Danforth Ave. | Map | CDW/FEN |
| Wychwood Car Barns Park 76 Wychwood Ave (Entrance from Christie St. south of Benson Ave.) | FEN |
Guide to Amenities:
CDW: Commercial Dog Walkers allowed
FEN: Fenced park
SDA: Small Dog Area (dogs weighing max. 20 lbs; max. height 12 inches at the shoulders).
| Park | Map | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
| Beresford Park 400 Beresford Ave. | ||
| Colonel Sam Smith Park (RL Clarke WT Plant), 1 Colonel Sam Smith Park Dr | CDW | |
| Don Russell Memorial Park Birmingham Street at Faustina Drive | CDW | |
| Earlscourt Park 1200 Lansdowne Ave. | CDW/FEN | |
| High Park (designated area) 1873 Bloor Street West at Parkside Drive | CDW/FEN | |
| Humber Bay Park West 2225 Lake Shore Blvd. W. | CDW/FEN | |
| King’s Mill Park 1 Humber Valley Rd. | CDW | |
| Marie Curtis Park 2 Forty Second Street, Lakeshore and Browns Line | CDW/FEN | |
| Raymore Park 95 Raymore Dr. | FEN/CDW/SDA | |
| Sir Casimir Gzowski Park 2001 Lakeshore Blvd. W. | CDW/FEN | |
| Woolner Park 735 Jane St. | FEN |
Guide to Amenities:
CDW: Commercial Dog Walkers allowed
FEN: Fenced park
SDA: Small Dog Area (dogs weighing max. 20 lbs; max. height 12 inches at the shoulders).
| Park | Map | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
| Botany Hill Park 277 Orton Park Rd. | Map | CDW/FEN |
| Colonel Danforth Park 130 Old Kingston Rd.
The off-leash area is located off Old Kingston Road, west of Military Trail, not in the main parkland. |
FEN | |
| Confederation Park 240 Dolly Varden Blvd. | CDW/FEN/SDA | |
| Frank Faubert Wood Lot (Hand of God Park) 185 Borough Drive | FEN/ SDA | |
| L’Amoreaux 1785 McNicoll Avenue (at Silver Springs Blvd. and McNicoll Ave.) The off-leash area is located next to the Cricket Centre. |
CDW/FEN | |
| Scarborough Heights Park 27 Fishleigh Drive | FEN | |
| Thomson Memorial Park 1005 Brimley Ave. In addition to the main off-leash area, this park features a special section for small dogs, as well as a section for dogs who prefer a quieter setting. |
CDW/FEN/ SDA | |
| Warden Woods Park Pharmacy Ave. (Entrance on Pharmacy, north of Teesdale Place) | CDW/FEN |
Code of Conduct
- Comply with all signs and boundaries.
- Dog(s) must be on a leash at all times except when in the designated off-leash area.
- All dog(s) must have a visible municipal license affixed to the dog(s).
- Dog(s) must remain in off-leash area so as not to trample or endanger plant material and other park resources.
- Dog(s) excluded from off-leash areas include:
- Pit Bulls or other dangerous animals
- Female dogs in heat
- Any dog(s) that has been issued a muzzle order by the Medical Officer of Health.
- Dogs shall not chase wildlife.
- Pick up after your dog(s) and place waste in a receptacle or take home for disposal.
- Keep dogs in sight and under control at all times.
- Do not leave dog(s) unattended while in the off-leash area.
- Repair holes dug by the dog(s) under your control.
Each of the following bylaw infractions carries a $240 fine
- Dogs off-leash
- Dog at large
- Dog or cat with no licence
- Failure to clean up after your dog
- More than six cats or more than three dogs
- Failure to provide adequate care for your animal.
