Dogs and Other Animals

 

You can bring a dog if you follow the City's Animal Control By-law 2002-285. You can bring a guide dog or other trained service animal that assists individuals with visual, hearing, or other impairments, identified by a harness.

Responsibilities for Dog Owners:

  • Take reasonable precautions to ensure your dog does not behave in a way that threatens the safety of people or other animals.
  • Ensure your dog does not damage gardens, plants, buildings, fences, park furniture, playground equipment, playing fields, or any public facilities in the park.

Restricted Areas for Dogs:

  • Do not allow your dog to enter or remain in these areas:
    • Splash pads
    • Sports fields
    • Ball diamonds
    • Tennis courts
    • Ice surfaces for skating
    • Ski hills
    • Gardens, flower beds, or landscaped areas
    • Designated swimming or skateboarding areas

Service Animal Exception:

  • Service animals, such as guide dogs, are allowed in all areas to assist individuals with visual, hearing, or other impairments.