Burrard View Park
The historical pilot off-leash area at Burrard View Park became a permanent off-leash area in fall 2019.
In response to feedback received from our open house in early 2019, we modified the design by:
- Reducing the size of the off-leash area (OLA)
- Using metal bollards to identify boundaries
- Updating signage
- Adding additional seating
- Installing a water fountain
This OLA will increase access in the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood.
Coopers’ Park
The renewal of the dog off-leash area at Coopers’ Park was completed in summer 2024. The area now includes two separate spaces, one for all dogs and one for small and/or shy dogs. Both areas include engineered wood fibre surfacing, agility elements and seating. Water for drinking and cleaning up is provided in the main off-leash area.
The People, Parks and Dogs Strategy identified Downtown as being in need of additional and renewed off-leash areas (OLAs) to support the high number of licensed dogs in the neighbourhood. Improvements to the OLA were necessary to withstand the impacts of daily use and to accommodate the growing number of dogs in the area.
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Emery Barnes Park
The renewed and new off-leash areas at Emery Barnes Park are complete and open to the public. The park now features one main off-leash area for all dogs and a smaller off-leash space for small and/or shy dogs. Both areas include pet-specific synthetic turf, agility elements, and seating. Water for drinking and cleaning up is provided in the main off-leash area.
The People, Parks and Dogs Strategy identified Downtown as being in need of additional and renewed off-leash areas (OLAs) to support the high number of licensed dogs in the neighbourhood. Improvements to the OLA were necessary to withstand the impacts of daily use, and the expansion helps to accommodate the growing number of dogs in the area while maintaining the existing activity spaces in the park.
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General Brock Park
The renewal of General Brock Park is now complete. As part of the park renewal, two new fenced dog off-leash areas were added in the southeast corner of the park. One main off-leash area for all dogs and one off-leash area for small and/or shy dogs. Both areas include engineered wood fibre surfacing, log and boulder agility elements, seating, and water.
The People, Parks and Dogs Strategy identified the importance of providing off-leash areas (OLAs) within a 15-minute walk for most residents. The new off-leash areas at General Brock Park will improve access to off-leash spaces for two underserved neighbourhoods: Kensington-Cedar Cottage and Renfrew-Collingwood.
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Granville Park
The new dog off-leash areas at Granville Park are complete and open to the public. There are two fenced spaces, one for all dogs and one for small and/or shy dogs. Both areas include engineered wood fibre surfacing, agility elements, and surfacing. A dog friendly drinking fountain will be installed near the fieldhouse.
The People, Parks and Dogs Strategy identified the importance of providing off-leash areas (OLAs) within a 15-minute walk for most residents. The new off-leash areas at Granville Park improve access to off-leash spaces for two high priority and neighbourhoods that are currently underserved: Kitsilano and Fairview.
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Heather Park
The new dog off-leash area at Heather Park is complete and open to the public. The space is fenced and includes engineered wood fibre surfacing, agility elements, seating, and a drinking fountain.
The People, Parks and Dogs Strategy identified the importance of providing off-leash areas (OLAs) within a 15 minute walk for most residents. The new off-leash area at Heather Park improves access to off-leash spaces for two high priority and neighbourhoods that are currently underserved: Fairview and Mount Pleasant.
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Pandora Park
The People, Parks, and Dogs strategy identified Grandview-Woodland as a priority neighbourhood that is underserved by dog off-leash areas.
A fully enclosed off-leash area, including double gates, gravel walking paths, and benches was completed in 2020.
Renfrew Park
An underutilized parking lot was re-purposed to support off-leash dogs in Renfrew Community Park.
This fenced off-leash area is testing various surface and design elements for people and dogs as outlined in the strategy.
Sunset Park
The Park Board approved a fenced dog off-leash area with amenities as part of the Sunset Park Upgrade.
This fenced off-leash area was the first project to incorporate the strategy’s design guidelines which includes various surface materials, a looping path, formal and informal seating, shade, and drinking water for people and dogs.
