Accepting Applications
The program evaluation has been completed. See the Evaluation section below to view the results and next steps.
Applications are now open. Please contact offleash@edmonton.ca.
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Information for Community Leagues to participate in the temporary dog park program.
The program evaluation has been completed. See the Evaluation section below to view the results and next steps.
Applications are now open. Please contact offleash@edmonton.ca.
Interested Community Leagues are able to apply to designate a temporary dog park within fully enclosed spaces on licenced land. This space is able to be used both as a public dog park and for private rentals.
The following conditions must be met:
In December 2022, the pilot program underwent a full evaluation to gauge support for continuing the program and ensure that it was meeting the needs of all stakeholders including Community Leagues and the City of Edmonton.
All stakeholders that provided feedback on the program were supportive of transitioning the program out of a pilot and into an ongoing program. View the What We Heard Report for more information.
Based on the feedback from stakeholders, several modifications have been made to the program to better meet the needs of both Community Leagues and the City. These modifications include:
Accessibility was a key topic of discussion during the evaluation of the program. To support Community Leagues in providing accessible spaces for off-leash use:
Elmwood Community League
16415 83 Avenue NW
Open 7am-10pm Daily
Idylwylde Community League
8631 81 Street NW
Open 7am-10pm Daily
Oliver Community League
10326 118 Street NW
Open 7am-10pm Daily
Summerside Community League Park
- operated by Horizon Community League
1505 70 St SW
Open 5am-11pm Daily
West Jasper Sherwood Community League
9620 152 Street NW
Open 6am-10pm Daily
Fully enclosed spaces able to host temporary off-leash areas within licenced areas are owned and maintained by Community Leagues. Only Community Leagues are able to apply to participate in this program. If you’re interested in having your Community League take part and are willing to help out, contact your local Community League. A list of all Community Leagues and their contact information can be found here.
Approximately one out of every 3 households in Edmonton have a dog. In fact, there are now more dogs than children in Edmonton!
Many dog owners consider their dogs to be a part of the family and want to provide safe and fun opportunities for both their dogs and themselves to exercise and interact with other members of their community.
There are many benefits of having a community off-leash area:
Within the Off-Leash Area:
In the Community:
Community Leagues can contact offleash@edmonton.ca to request an application.
Each Community League participating in the program may manage this differently. Some may rent only to Community League members while others may be open to rent to non-members. Only Community Leagues taking part in the Community League Temporary Dog Park program are able to offer spaces for off-leash use.
A list of all Community Leagues taking part in the program will be listed on this website as they are approved. Locations will also be shared by @YEG Parks on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Please reach out to participating Community Leagues directly about private rentals of off-leash space. For contact information, visit this list of all Community Leagues.
Community Leagues must:
Only Community Leagues taking part in the temporary off-leash pilot program are able to provide space used as off-leash areas.
A list of all Community Leagues taking part in the program will be listed on this website as they are approved. Locations will also be shared by @YEG Parks on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Temporary off-leash areas must be physically accessible to all residents. Use of double maintenance gates and ramps for access are some potential solutions to accessibility that should be considered. The Dogs Off-Leash program is able to support accessibility even before applications are submitted. This could include meeting to conduct site accessibility evaluations, providing sources for purchase of infrastructure or providing educational materials around accessibility.
The on-site contact person is the main point of contact between the Community League and the City of Edmonton.
This person would be responsible for monitoring the temporary off-leash area, ensuring that dog waste and garbage does not accumulate, and participating in any discussions with the City of Edmonton around noise, waste or other concerns around the off-leash area.
Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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