Absolutely love this park. It's not immediately visible from Lakeshore, so cars passing by are mostly unaware of it. It's mostly populated by the locals, and if you go frequently enough, you're sure to meet some friends for you and your pup(s).
Whether its in the cold of winter, or the heat of summer, this park is well maintained throughout the year and they offer scenic views of Lake Ontario, as well as a massive running trail and open grass area for picnics, runs or whatever else you'd like to do in the urban outdoors.
There's a double gated area which I am a huge fan of, which makes this park a 5/5. Alot of parks have a single gate opening, so if your hands are busy with a stroller or secondary item, your dog might run away after opening the first gate. With the double gate, you first enter, get the pup in, then close the door so no one else (including your own dog) can enter, then you open the door to the actual dog park, preventing unwanted escapes. The setup is genius and I wish more parks undertook this simple modification. The area is HUGE leaving you room to play throw with your dog, as well as several picnic tables...
Read moreThis off-leash dog park is a pretty decent sized park. You do have to keep track of where your pup is as they can run pretty far across the park. There are some muddy/dirt areas for the fur babies to dig, but you'll have to discourage them to dig, and remember to fill in the hole. There are some owners that do not supervise their dogs, so I would always keep an eye on my dogs and the dogs that play with them so make sure the owner is somewhere nearby in case a dog fight decides to break. Overall, all the doggies do behave, but owners should always be supervising their dogs and not on their phones...
Read moreIt's the largest dog park in the area. Picnic benches and Muskoka chairs on site. A two tier water fountain for dogs and people is turned on from the beginning of spring to the end of fall. The surface is all wood chips, which are refilled every year. Lots of trees to provide shades for hot summer days. The ground tends to freeze and create slippery surface during winter time. Tightly knit, friendly dog-ownership community. A plenty of paid parking spots are located along Remembrance Drive. Unlike Cherry beach, it is by the lake but there is no swimming section...
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