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Does your Dog Need a Place to Run?

 

Pets & owners in an off-leash park

For your information

Canine Parvovirus has been identified in London recently as well as several other municipalities. Parvovirus is highly contagious and fatal if not treated. The City of London is suggesting all pet owners ensure their dogs are up to date with their vaccinations. Also, pet owners must recognize that if their dogs are not vaccinated, they are not permitted to use City of London Off-leash Dog Parks.

Use the link to find out what steps you can take to protect your pet from this viral disease which is spread by fecal-oral transmission.
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Off-leash Dog Parks

Dog owners in London have access to three off-leash parks to exercise and socialize with their animal. Off-leash areas are clearly delineated by fencing or boundary signs. They are open year round, from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. (or dusk). Every user is responsible to clean up after their pet.


Rules of the off-leash area


For the good functioning of the off-leash area, users are required to respect the following rules:
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • All Dogs MUST have up to date vaccinations, rabies shots and license tags required
  • Use the off-leash area at your own risk
  • Leash your dog while entering and exiting
  • Keep your dog within sight and under verbal control
  • Clean up after your dog
  • Do not allow your dog to chase wildlife
  • No puppies under 4 months, female dogs in heat, sick dogs or aggressive dogs
  • Dogs required by law to be leashed and muzzled must remain so while in the off-leash area
  • No glass containers, food or toys
  • Children MUST be supervised by an adult AT ALL TIMES
  • Parents are advised this site is NOT suitable for young children
  • Off-leash area users are subject to the Dog Owners’ Liability Act
     

Pottersburg-FIDO Off-leash Area

London’s first off-leash area, and also the largest, is located within Pottersburg Park. It can be accessed from Hamilton Road at Gore Road. This off-leash area has a completely fenced section and an open section delineated by boundary signs. Both sections offer trails through naturalized areas. There is also a separate area for small dogs. Site amenities include parking, double-gated entrances, garbage container, picnic tables and benches, rule sign, bulletin board, and portable toilet. Please be considerate of other park users and leash your dog if you are using the paved Thames Valley Parkway outside of the designated area.

 Click for the Pottersburg Off-Leash Park Map

Stoney Creek Off-leash Area

London’s second largest off-leash park is located within Stoney Creek Meadows, on Adelaide Street North at Windermere Road. Surrounded by trees and meadows, this off-leash area is completely fenced and offers an open area and trails through a naturalized area. There is also an area for small dogs, with a separate entrance from the parking lot. Site amenities include parking, double-gated entrances, garbage containers, benches, rule sign, bulletin board, and a portable toilet. Please be considerate of wildlife and other park users and leash your dog when outside of the fenced area. This area is located in the floodplain and is subject to flooding.

 		 Click for the Stoney Creek Off-Leash Park Map

Greenway Off-leash Area

London’s newest off-leash park is located within Greenway Park. The off-leash area can be accessed from Greenside Avenue off of Springbank Drive. Greenside Avenue makes a bend to the left, towards the Greenway Pollution Control Plant (PCP). Make a right before the PCP, carefully follow the driveway along the river, and the off-leash area will  be on your left just after the PCP. This off-leash area is completely fenced and offers an open area and trails through a naturalized area. There is also an area for small dogs, with a separate entrance and parking lot. Site amenities include parking, double-gated entrances, garbage containers, benches, rule sign, bulleting board, and a portable toilet. Other activities in Greenway Park include soccer fields, a Saturn Playground, a picnic area with a viewing platform onto the Thames River, and a butterfly garden. Please be considerate of other park users and leash your dog when outside of the fenced area.

 Click for the Greenway Off-Leash Dog Park Map

Contact Information

To report any maintenance concerns, vandalism, or misuse of the off-leash areas, please call the City of London:

  • During office hours, 519 661-2500 ext. 4570
  • After hours and week-ends (emergencies only), 519 661-2500 ext. 4965


London Dog Owners Association

The London Dog Owners Association (LDOA) is our community partner in developing new off-leash areas and taking care of the existing dog parks. Their Watch Dog team of dedicated volunteers keeps an eye on what goes on in the parks, whether it is to remind users of the rules or notify the City about garbage pick-up. Once a year, they organize a spring clean up in each of the park. They also organize various events throughout the year. To get more information on LDOA or to help out, please visit their website at www.londondogownersassociation.ca