Winnipeg, MB – Canine companions can now sniff and run free in a long-awaited South Winnipeg dog park.
Bridgwater Trails Dog Park officially opened this morning in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park (360 Appleford Gate).
“South Winnipeg continues to welcome new families every year, and as communities grow, it’s important that parks and recreation spaces grow with them,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham. “This new dog park is a safe, welcoming space for dogs to play and for neighbours to connect, and as a dog owner, I know Louie would absolutely approve.”
The off-leash area was developed through the City’s Off-Leash Area Master Plan procedure.
The project was funded through the Mayor’s Civic Initiatives – Promotional and Protocol Fund and the Communities Fund – Waverley West.
“Dog parks bring more than wagging tails—they bring people together,” said Councillor Janice Lukes. "It's a place where neighbors connect, friendships begin, and both humans and their furry companions leave happier and healthier.”
The fully fenced off-leash area spans one hectare and features dedicated spaces for large and small dogs.
It is outfitted with an array of new trees, signage, waste bins, gravel pathways, benches, and picnic tables. Dogs will also have logs, stumps, and flat rocks for dogs to play on and around.