Dog Off-Leash Areas

The river, stormwater lakes and other water bodies can be very dangerous in the spring. When visiting one of Edmonton’s off-leash areas, please be vigilant around any bodies of water and keep your dog on a leash. Help ensure everyone gets home safely!

Edmonton has over 40 areas where your dog can run and play without having you on the other end of the leash. You too, can get physical and emotional benefits from exercise and by socializing with other dog owners.

Locations

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Check off the various activities and features you are looking for and choose a location!

View PDF maps for all Neighbourhood and River Valley off-leash areas:

Northwest

Northeast

Riverside Hiking Trail **CLOSED**

Spring Safety

Many of Edmonton’s off-leash parks include access to water, including the river, creeks and stormwater ponds. In the spring, melting snow and ice and fast currents can make these areas hazardous.

What you can do to protect yourself and your dog while enjoying off-leash areas:

Ensure your dog obeys your voice commands

Be aware of your surroundings

Keep your dog in sight at all times

Avoid hazards such as thin ice, high water levels, drainage infrastructure and closed trails

If necessary, keep your dog on a leash around water during spring thaw

Learn more about ice safety.

Off-Leash Area Basics

What you need to know about off-leash areas:

Before You Go

License your dog
Have your dog vaccinated
Make sure your dog obeys your voice commands immediately
Remember to bring your pooper scooper

At An Off-Leash Area

Look out for other users. The City has a multi-use policy, so expect to share off leash areas with people that don't bring dogs
Keep your dog within your sight
Have your leash always ready, even in off leash areas
Remember to use your pooper scooper
Bear in mind Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw C13145 and Parkland Bylaw C2202

Restricted Dogs

A restricted dog is a dog that has been deemed restricted as a result of a conviction under the Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw for any of the sections pertaining to chases, attacks or bites. Restricted dogs must be leashed and muzzled any time they are outside the owner's property. Restricted dogs are not allowed in off leash areas.

Fines

Issue	Fine
No licence	$250
Failure to scoop	$100
Dog bite causing injury	$500-$2500
Dog attack, no injury	$100
Dog not under control	$100
Dog on posted parkland, school ground, playground, picnic site, golf course, roadway and flower beds	$100
Dog off leash in a non-designated area (including paved trails)	$100
Failure to display dog licence tag	$100
Failure to carry a leash	$100
Failure to control or leash a dog	$100

For More Information

Parks and River Valley Operations - General Information

Telephone	In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311
Email	311@edmonton.ca

Telephone

In Edmonton: 311
Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

311@edmonton.ca

Off Leash Site Co-ordinator

For Off Leash Area questions and Dogs Off Leash Ambassador Program applications:

Telephone	311
Email	DogOffLeashCoordinator@edmonton.ca

Telephone

311

DogOffLeashCoordinator@edmonton.ca

Dog Off-Leash Areas

Locations

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Neighbourhood

River Valley

Neighbourhood

River Valley

Neighbourhood

River Valley

Neighbourhood

River Valley

Spring Safety

What you can do to protect yourself and your dog while enjoying off-leash areas:

Off-Leash Area Basics

What you need to know about off-leash areas:

Related Documents

Parkland Bylaw

Animal Licensing & Control Bylaw

Unauthorized Use of Parkland Bylaw

Related Links

Dogs in Open Spaces Strategy

Animal Care & Control Centre

For More Information

Parks and River Valley Operations - General Information

Off Leash Site Co-ordinator