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Background

In 2009, the City of Vaughan constructed and opened the first primary off-leash dog park in the Concord/Thornhill Regional Park. Since that time, residents identified a desire to have a second primary off-leash dog park. In 2016, the City completed a public consultation process to identify a second location for an off-leash dog area west of Highway 400.
 
Through the 2016 consultation findings and based on strong community support for smaller local off-leash dog areas, the City is continuing to explore additional spaces for pets to roam free.
 
2016 Primary Off-Leash Dog Area West of Highway 400 Report 
The primary off-leash dog park site selection west of Highway 400 draft report, findings and recommendations were presented and discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Dec. 6, 2016.
 
2016 Draft Report (PDF)

Goals

Through this study process, criteria will be developed to help the City locate sites that are publicly owned or publicly accessible within the city that are within walking distances to dog owners/groups. The study will deliver on the following:
 
  • Consult with community and stakeholders
  • Develop site selection criteria
  • Identify potential off-leash dog area pilot sites
  • Establish and manage expectations for park amenities
  • Develop an implementation plan
 

 Contact Information

 
​Parks Planning
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Michael Habib​
Interim Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning

Phone: 905-832-2281, ext. 8092
 
Email: michael.habib@vaughan.ca
 
Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 300
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
 

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  • Active Together Master Plan
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  • Parks Delivery
  • Parks Planning
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