Off-Leash Dog Parks
The City of Markham requires all dogs to be leashed at all times on public property or within City parks unless they are inside a designated Off-Leash Dog Park.
The City currently provides and maintains four permanent off-leash dog park areas, as well as pop-up locations throughout Markham. Every person accessing an off-leash dog park with their dog must comply with the Animal Protection and Services By-Law 2018-91, the Dog Owners’ Liability Act and the Off-Leash Dog Park Code of Conduct below.
Dogs must remain leashed while travelling to and from an off-leash area and while entering or exiting the fenced area.
Permanent Off-Leash Dog Parks
Boxgrove Off-Leash Dog Park
6780 14th Avenue
Markham, ON L6B 1A8Cornell Community Dog Park
300 William Forster Road
Markham, ON L6B 0R1Huntington Park Off-Leash Dog Park
116 Huntington Park Drive
Thornhill, ON L3T 7C7Miller Avenue Off-Leash Dog Park
560 Miller Avenue
Markham, ON L6G 1B2
Pop-Up Off-Leash Dog Parks
Cricklewood Park
Ward 1
7877 Yonge Street
Markham, ON L3T 4T6Victoria Square Park
Ward 2
2929 Elgin Mills Road East
Markham, ON L6C 0H7Monarch Park
Ward 3
99 Waterbridge Lane
Markham, ON L3R 8V9Mintleaf Park
Ward 4
240 Fincham Avenue
Markham, ON L3P 4E6Blodwen Davies Park
Ward 5
3351 Donald Cousens Parkway
Markham, ON L6E 2E9Berczy Park South
Ward 6
432 Wilfred Murison Avenue
Markham, ON L6C 0B3Aaniin Community Centre Park
Ward 7
5757 14th Avenue
Markham, ON L3S 0G3Ada Mackenzie Park
Ward 8
185 South Park Road
Markham, ON L3T 0B6
Off-Leash Dog Park Code of Conduct
For the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, dog handlers must follow these rules while using a City of Markham off-leash dog park:
- Every dog must be under the supervision and full control of an adult.
- All dogs are subject to health and tag inspections.
- All dogs must have an up-to-date vaccination against rabies.
- All dog parks are used at your own risk.
- Children under 12 years of age must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Dogs exhibiting aggressive, intimidating or bullying behaviour are not permitted.
- Dogs must be accompanied by a person who is at least 16 years of age.
- Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the off-leash area.
- Handlers must remain inside the fenced area with their dogs at all times.
- Handlers must stoop and scoop and dispose of dog waste in the containers provided.
- Handlers must not be in control of more than three dogs at any time.
- Dog treats are not permitted inside the park.
- Glass containers and food are not permitted inside the off-leash area.
- The small-dog area is reserved for dogs weighing 20 pounds or less and measuring no more than 12 inches at the shoulder.
- Dogs that are required to be muzzled under municipal or provincial legislation, dogs six months of age or younger, and unlicensed dogs are not permitted in any City of Markham Off-Leash Dog Park.