Off Leash Areas

Provided that owners can control their dogs so that they do not interfere with people or other dogs, dogs are allowed off leash:

• in designated areas of HRM Parks (Point Pleasant, Seaview.)
• pilot off leash areas  

• on designated HRM sports fields
  • summer off leash sports fields (June 1 to November 1.)
  • winter off leash sports fields (Nov. 1 to May 1)

Pilot Off Leash Areas

On June 26, 2007 Halifax Regional Council adopted the HRM Off Leash Parks Strategy. HRM operates five pilot off leash park areas that are open year-round from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Maps:

• Dartmouth Commons
• Fort Needham Memorial Park
• Sandy Lake Park
• Shubie Park
• Hemlock Ravine Park

Off Leash Area Rules

Off leash area users are required to abide by the following rules:

• Dogs must be on leash unless signs indicate otherwise.
• Dogs must have current HRM tags.
• You must carry a leash.
• Your dog must come to you when called.
• You must keep your dog within sight.
• You will be held responsible for any damages or injuries caused by a dog in your care.
• Dogs must not interfere with other park users.
• Aggressive dogs, female dogs in heat, and puppies under three months old are not permitted in off leash areas.
• You must pick up your dog's waste immediately