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Oakville leash-free dog parks: all seven sites and rules
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Oakville, Ontario has seven listed fenced leash-free park areas. They operate from dawn to dusk throughout the year. You may bring no more than two dogs off leash at once.
Key information
Oakville, Ontario has seven listed fenced leash-free park areas. They operate from dawn to dusk throughout the year. You may bring no more than two dogs off leash at once.
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Key details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Listed sites | 7 fenced leash-free areas |
| Hours | Dawn to dusk, every day, year round |
| Dog limit | Up to two off-leash dogs per owner at a time |
| Outside the area | Leash, current Oakville licence tag and waste pickup required |
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Before you start
A leash-free area is a specific fenced part of a park. The rest of the park is not automatically off leash. Use the seven addresses below to choose a site, then follow the posted enclosure entrance rules.
The town says dog walking groups fund these areas. Shared use means keeping control of each dog and removing its waste. Being inside a leash-free area does not remove the owner’s responsibility for the dog.
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Rules and exceptions
- Dogs must be leashed outside the designated area and wear an up-to-date town licence tag.
- Keep dogs away from playground sand, tennis courts, splash pads, flower gardens, cemeteries, sports fields and garden plots.
- The page reports a seasonal March 20-to-July 31 dog closure on part of Sedgewick Forest trail for coyote denning. That period has passed as of this October 14 check; it is not a current year-round closure.
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What to do next
- Choose the enclosed area
Use its park address and the town leash-free map.
- Prepare two dogs or fewer
Bring leashes, licence tags and waste bags.
- Use the enclosure responsibly
Maintain control and leash your dogs before leaving.
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Places and service locations
Glenashton Park
1051 Glenashton Drive
A fenced leash-free area listed by the town.
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Kingsford Gardens
2667 Kingsway Drive
A listed fenced leash-free dog area. Its dog-park address differs from the community-garden entrance.
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Memorial Park
120 Oak Park Boulevard
A designated leash-free enclosure at Memorial Park.
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Sixteen Mile Sports Park
3170 Neyagawa Boulevard
The sports park includes a listed fenced dog area.
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Palermo Park
2345 Dundas Street West
A designated fenced dog area listed at this park address.
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Post Park
512 Macdonald Road
A listed leash-free enclosure in Post Park.
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Shell Park
3307 Lakeshore Road West
A designated fenced leash-free area within Shell Park.
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Addresses come from the named service source. Maps locate the site and do not promise a verified accessible entrance. Seasonal status is stated where verified.
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Useful questions and answers
Are all of Oakville’s parks off leash?
No. Only the designated fenced areas are leash free. Other park areas require dogs to be leashed.
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How many leash-free locations are listed?
Seven: Glenashton, Kingsford Gardens, Memorial, Sixteen Mile Sports, Palermo, Post and Shell parks.
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Can I bring three dogs into the enclosure?
No. The town sets a maximum of two dogs off leash at a time.
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Are the areas open in winter?
Yes. The town describes year-round operation, seven days a week from dawn to dusk.
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Must my dog wear a licence tag?
Yes. The outside-area rules require a current Town of Oakville licence tag.
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Do I still need to pick up waste?
Yes. Owners must clean up their dog’s waste and keep control at all times.
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Can a dog enter a splash pad?
No. Dogs are excluded from splash pads and playground sand, as well as other named areas.
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Where is Shell Park’s leash-free area?
The listed park address is 3307 Lakeshore Road West. Use the town map for the specific enclosure.
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Where is the Sixteen Mile Sports Park dog area?
The listed site address is 3170 Neyagawa Boulevard.
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Who answers questions about these parks?
Contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or service@oakville.ca.
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