Leash-free Dog Parks

You can visit two City-operated leash-free dog parks in St. Catharines at:

Dog park rules

  • Parks are open dawn to dusk.
  • Use parks at your own risk
  • Users are subject to the Dog Owner's Liability Act
  • Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the leash-free areas
  • Only dogs under 16 inches are allowed in the small dogs area at Burgoyne Woods
  • Dogs must be kept in sight and under verbal control
  • Children must be supervised
  • No food, glass or toys
  • Clean up after your dog
  • No puppies under four months old
  • No female dogs in heat
  • No sick dogs
  • No aggressive dogs or dogs requiring a muzzle