Leash-free dog parks are fully fenced areas where owners are allowed to have up to two dogs off-leash at a time. They are self-funded by dog walking groups and operate year round, seven days a week from dawn to dusk.
Leash-free area locations
Use the Leash-Free Dog Park map to find a park with a leash-free area near you! Locations can be found at the following parks:
- Glenashton Park, 1051 Glenashton Drive
- Kingsford Gardens, 2667 Kingsway Drive
- Memorial Park, 120 Oak Park Boulevard
- North Park, 3250 Neyagawa Boulevard
- Palermo Park, 2345 Dundas Street West
- Post Park, 512 Macdonald Road
- Shell Park, 3307 Lakeshore Road West
Outside of leash-free areas
Requirements of the Animal Control By-law must be followed:
- Dogs must be on a leash
- Dogs must wear an up-to-date Town of Oakville license tag
- Owners must "stoop and scoop" their dog's waste
- Owners must maintain control at all times — other dogs and people may not appreciate your dog approaching them
Dogs are not permitted in the following areas:
- The sand base surrounding or beneath playground equipment
- Tennis courts
- Spray pads
- Floral gardens
- Cemeteries
- Sports fields
- Garden plots
Visit the Animal Control page for more information.