We’re aiming to increase and enhance off-leash experiences for all users by supporting a positive relationship between dogs, the environment, and others.
Join the program and help:
- Protect and preserve wildlife and the environment
- Make positive changes in your parks
- Foster community through teamwork
- Meet new people and dogs
- Nurture happy and healthy dogs
What's happening
Congratulations to our winner!
During the summer, we asked for your help to understand how stewardship may shape Vancouver’s current and future off-leash parks.
Thank you to all participants who took the time to complete the survey and provide valuable feedback throughout the summer.
Teresa was the lucky recipient of a brand new Solvit bike trailer for dogs! The bike trailer will allow Teresa and her canine companion to comfortably visit Vancouver’s off-leash areas.
New stewardship framework in 2019
The Park Board is utilizing your feedback to develop a park-wide approach to stewardship.
The new stewardship framework will provide resources and tools to support stewardship initiatives. Stay tuned as we roll out information and opportunities for stewardship involvement in 2019.
Get involved
Commit to small, everyday actions that benefit the environment, such as:
- Properly disposing your dog’s poop
- Keeping your dog leashed in ecologically sensitive areas
- Licensing and vaccinating your dog
- Ensuring your dog respects others to prevent harm or stress
Start a stewardship group
The People, Parks, and Dogs Strategy identified no formal dog off-leash stewardship groups in Vancouver. Here are some ideas on how you can start a group in your neighbourhood.
Spread the word and see if others are interested
- Talk with neighbours to see if an informal group exists
- Let others know you would like to start a group
- Contact us to see if others have expressed interest in stewarding the same area
Come together to discuss topics
- What would you like to accomplish?
- How would you like to contribute?
- What issues and concerns do you hope to address?
Involve others
- Start an online group to communicate and share information
- Collaborate with existing organizations
- Continue to spread the word at off-leash areas
Funding
Have ideas for a great stewardship project involving art, food, or the environment? We have funds!
- The Neighbourhood Matching Fund offers financial support to community members who want to improve their street, local park, or other nearby public land.
- Neighbourhood Small Grants External website, opens in new tab are administered by the Vancouver Foundation and supports residents and communities through small grants of up to $500.
Other resources
Dog off-leash areas
Find all of Vancouver’s dog parks and off-leash areas, whether in your neighbourhood or along the water.
Dog waste collection
Learn more about the pilot dog waste collection program and how it aligns with the Zero Waste goal.
Responsible dog ownership
Owning a dog is a happy experience, but it's a lot of responsibility too. Find out everything that you will have to do if you own a dog.
Request park improvements
Tell us where you'd like a new bench, bike rack, play area, drinking fountain, seasonal washroom, or other feature in a Vancouver park.
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