Dogs Off-Leash Areas
The City of Toronto is running a study to find out how the City’s existing Dog Off-Leash Areas can be improved to accommodate an increasing human and dog population.
Dogs off-leash areas in City parks are an enclosed area for dogs to socialize and run free. These areas are also designed to allow for proper-drainage, so parks can keep looking their best.
The City has expanded Green Bins (organic waste) to all Dog Off-Leash Areas in parks across the city. In parks that do not have a Green Bin, residents are encouraged to dispose of organic waste in garbage bins.
Dogs are to remain leashed in other areas of parks or the dog owner/walker will be subject to a fine of $365. Help keep everyone safe – including your dog!
Guide to Amenities
CDW: Commercial Dog Walkers allowed
FEN: Fenced park
SDA: Small Dog Area: for dogs weighing a maximum 20 lbs, with a maximum height of 12 inches at the shoulders
North York District Locations
| Park | 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. | 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. | FEN |
| Yonge and York Mills 4070 Yonge St., north of York Mills on the west side of Yonge St. | CDW/FEN |
Toronto & East York District Locations
| Park | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Allan Gardens (west end) 160 Gerrard Street East, Gerrard & Jarvis Street | CDW/FEN/SDA |
| Balmy Beach Park (Silverbirch Park) From the foot of Silver Birch Ave. to the foot of Nursewood Rd. | CDW |
| Barbara Hall Park 519 Church Street at Wellesley Street East | 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 | 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. | CDW/FEN |
| Corktown Common 155 Bayview Ave. Closed from April 15, 2019, to end of January 2020, due to construction. Construction may be extended for an extra six months. |
CDW/FEN |
| Coxwell Ravine Park 460 O’Connor Drive Closed from March 15, 2019 to October 31, 2019 due to construction. |
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. | CDW/FEN |
| Greenwood Park 150 Greenwood Avenue at Dundas Street East | CDW/FEN |
| Hideaway Park 23 Audley Ave. | FEN |
| Hillcrest Park 950 Davenport Road at Christie | |
| 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 | CDW |
| Norwood Park 16 Norwood Road, Woodbine & Gerrard Street | CDW/FEN |
| Oakcrest Parkette 30 Oakcrest Avenue at Woodbine Avenue | |
| Orphan’s Green 51 Power St. | CDW/FEN |
| Ramsden Park 215 Avenue Road | CDW/FEN/SDA |
| 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 |
| Sir Winston Churchill Park 301 St. Clair Ave. W. (Closed until Fall 2019) | 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 | CDW |
| Vermont Square 819 Palmerston Ave. (Bathurst & Dupont area) | CDW |
| Wildwood Crescent Playground 110 Wildwood Crescent (Gerrard & Woodbine area) | FEN |
| Withrow Park 725 Logan Avenue at Danforth Ave. | CDW/FEN |
| Wychwood Car Barns Park 76 Wychwood Ave (Entrance from Christie St. south of Benson Ave.) | FEN |
Etobicoke & York District Locations
| Park | 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. South of Bloor St., near Humber Valley Rd. | |
| Marie Curtis Park 2 Forty Second Street, Lake Shore Blvd. W. and Browns Line | CDW/FEN |
| Raymore Park 95 Raymore Dr. | FEN/CDW/SDA |
| Sir Casimir Gzowski Park 2001 Lake Shore Blvd. W. | CDW/FEN |
| Woolner Park 735 Jane St. | FEN |
Scarborough District Locations
| Park | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Botany Hill Park 277 Orton Park Rd. | 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, Bylaws & Fines
Code of Conduct and Bylaws
- Follow all signs and respect all boundaries.
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times (except when in the dogs off-leash area)
- All dogs must have a visible municipal licence tag
- Dogs must be vaccinated
- Dogs must not trample or endanger plant material and other park resources
- The following dogs aren’t allowed in dogs off-leash areas:
- Pit Bulls or other dangerous animals – see the Dog Owner’s Liability Act
- Female dogs in heat
- Any dog that has been issued a muzzle order by the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards
- Dogs must not chase wildlife
- Pick up after your dog and throw it out in a disposal bin
- Keep dogs in sight and under control at all times
- Don’t leave dogs unattended in the off-leash area
- Repair holes dug by the dogs under your control
Fines
Each of the following bylaw infractions carries a fine:
- Dogs off-leash
- Dog at large
- Dog with no licence
- Failure to clean up after your dog
For more Animals and Pets bylaws, fines and details, see Enforcement & Assistance or Municipal Code Chapter #608.
To report a dog off-leash, contact 311.