Winter Off Leash Sports Fields

On November 1, 2011 HRM will re-open the sports fields shown below for off leash activities.

The fields will be open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM until May 1, 2012. In 2011 the opening of the baseball season for local teams was delayed due to winter damage at Range Park #1 & #2 / Joan Lenihan & Robert Lenihan Memorial Ball Diamonds.

To ensure that these fields will have time to establish new grass they will be closed for off leash uses on April 1, 2012.

Please remember that sports fields are a shared community resource.

At other HRM sports fields you must keep your dog on leash. Some sports fields prohibit dogs altogether. Look for these signs to ensure that you are being a responsible dog owner.

Don't unleash your dog when children or adults are playing in a sports field and always remember to clean up after your pet.  The success of this program depends on the stewardship of responsible pet owners following these simple field rules.

In June and July 2012, HRM will reopen a number of sports fields for off leash activities. The fields will be open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

HRM also operates 5 pilot off leash park areas that are open year-round from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.