Mainland Common — Attraction in Halifax

The folks with their dogs off leash are kind of taking over the woodland walking trails. I have tried, politiely, to say something to some folks who are walking their dogs off leash. I mean, I spoke to a couple who were walking two dogs off leash, dogs that were bounding around my feet as I tried to walk; first, they became verbally abusive, then the man put his hands on me and tried to push me along up the path as he threatened to "put me down;" then the man pulled up his shirt to show me that, underneath, he was wearing a t-shirt with the word "police" on it - a real greaser attitude. The woman, equally abusive, suggested, "why don't you go walk on one of the many streets," as if I were the one who needed to explain my actions. The truth is, she could just as equally go and walk on a street, except that she knows she then would be much more noticeable walking her dog off leash and so she comes to the nature trails and abuses the peaceful folks up there. There excuse, a very intelligent one, "we have been doing this for four years and you are the first to complain." As I said, I don't need to explain why I expect "on-leash" to mean on leash -- but, for the sake of context, I have two young family members, who like to walk in that area, both of whom have been bitten by dogs-that-would-never-hurt-anyone. I love dogs, have had many. Dog walkers, please be respectful. Others, please remember that those who walk their dogs off leash can, in defense of their 'right-to-break-the-law', can become abusive and may even assult you if...

A wonderful place to hang out with the pups. Fully fenced in with forested area and a large gravel upper level and agility course! Bags provided and separate small dog section. The only downside is when people bring balls/toys expecting owners to spend their peaceful time chasing their own dog around the whole time if it gets taken, which needs to be expected it will. It is very different when you throw ball one on one vs when you bring it to the park where there are lots of other dogs around. I've seen dogs get aggressive with ball possession, too, so if you come, please consider not bringing toys or bring less expensive balls you are...

Moving to Halifax from a much smaller town, with a newly adopted rescue, I was very nervous about finding somewhere safe where he wouldn’t be reactive and be able to have fun and socialize. Well this park ticks EVERY single box. He has made soooo many friends, stopped barking at men there by themselves (previous trauma) and has his own little doggy gang. Great groups of people, and if you go consistently at the same time you’ll make friends too! But you only know each other’s dogs names... such is the way of...