Attention:
Winnipeg Dog Owners
- Sponsored by the City of Winnipeg Parks and Open Space Division and the Animal Services Agency, Fields for Fido is a jointinitiative for off-leash dog areas. Dog owners can let their pets socialize and exercise off-leash in a safe environment. Off-leash dog areas are not fenced in.
- Please remember to keep your dog on a leash when you are outside of the Off-leash Area. Other park users may not appreciate loose animals running up to them or may be afraid of dogs.
- Code of Ethics for Dog Owners
"Fields for Fido", enjoy the area and follow these basic rules: .
- Rules of Use for Off-Leash Dog Areas (By-law 2443/79 Section 27.1(2) )
Please obey the following rules while enjoying Winnipeg’s off-leash dog areas:- Dog owners must be present and within view of their dogs at all times.
- Aggressive dogs are not allowed in off-leash areas.
- Dogs must be under voice control while off-leash.
- Dog owners must have a leash in hand at all times.
- Female dogs in heat are not allowed in off-leash areas.
- Holes dug by dogs must be filled by the dog owner.
- All feces must be picked up by the dog owner and removed or deposited in waste receptacles.
- All dogs must be licensed in accordance with the City of Winnipeg Pound By-Law. (By-law 2443/79 Section 27.1(2)) please call 311
- All sites are open 7:00am to 11:00pm or as posted at the site.
A complete list of rules is posted at each site. For further information about off-leash dog areas, call 311.
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Sites are listed below with aerial views and Google maps for finding the location close to you.
Locations:
Thirteen sites for off-leash dog areas have been selected in Winnipeg parks and public spaces. The locations are:
1. Little Mountain Park (shaded green area is off-leash)
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- Large open area is used for the off-leash area, located at the north/west corner of park @
Klimpke Rd. & Farmer Ave.
(parking available during summer at the Farmer Ave. lot)
2. Kil-Cona Park
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- Parking available off McIvor Entrance. Athletic fields and Service Yard access road is off limits to all dogs (leashed or unleashed). Off leash area is located east of parking lot on hill, and has a natural boundary of water to the north, east and south. If you cross the bridge or walk west of the hill you need to leash your dog.
3. King's Park
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- Park is located at Kilkenny Dr. and Kings Dr. The Off-leash Dog area is north east of retention pond.
4. Maple Grove Park
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- Park is located at St. Mary's Rd and the Perimeter Hwy. The entrance to the off-leash dog area is located by the Fields for Fido Kiosk. Please use only the area directly north of the kiosk and stay within the pathway.
5. Mazenod Park/Retention Pond
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- Area surrounding retention pond bounded by Mazenod
Road, Camiel Sys Street and Beghin Street
6. Bourkevale Park
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- The Park is located at 100 Ferry Rd. Off-leash Dog Area is south of dike, along riverbank
7. Westview Park
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- Park located at Midland & Saskatchewan Ave. Entire park is an off-leash area
8. Sturgeon Road & Silver Avenue
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- Northeast area
9. Woodsworth Park
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- Turn west on Hekla off of Keewatin St. - area just north of Parking lot
10. Juba Park & Pioneer Avenue
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- Vacant land southwest of ball diamond, west of the walkway to Juba Park between tree line.
11. Buffer Strip (Transcona) - area south of CNR Pine Falls
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- Just north of Kildare Ave West east of Plessis Road - enter just north of Kiwanis Park. Area extends from Plessis Rd. to Larch Ave. West
12. Brenda Leipsic Park (formerly Hurst Way)
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- Vacant land between Hurst Way and Planet St. off Parker Ave.
13. Charleswood Dog Park (formerly known as Charleswood Golf Course)
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- Entire area
Code of Ethics For all dog owners in off-leash areas:
- Stoop & Scoop - Please use plastic bags to pick up after your dog.
- Train Your Dog - Please train your dog to respond to commands, whether on or off-leash.
- Respect other users of the park - Walkers, joggers, cyclists, skiers, and other dog owners have a right to enjoy.
- Proper Licensing is required - Please ensure your pet is properly licensed.
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