Parks

Dogs in Parks

Good news for dog owners! Many of Esquimalt’s parks are open to dogs. Check the list below for a dog-friendly park near you.

On-Leash Areas

• Memorial Park
• Esquimalt Gorge Park
• Fleming Beach and Buxton Green
• West Bay Walkway
• Buxton Green 

Off-Leash Areas

A leash is not required in these designated areas, provided that the dog is accompanied by and under the effective control of a competent person.

• Highrock Park
• Macaulay Point Park - east of the breakwater
• Captain Jacobson Park
• The westerly side of Saxe Point Park

Guidelines

Please respect park environments and other users:

• Pick up dog waste
• Maintain voice control over your dog at all times
• Ensure that your dog has a valid license and is wearing a dog tag
• Keep vicious dogs on leash at all times
• Keep dogs out of playground areas
• Leash dogs when entering and exiting the off-leash areas.

Dogs (except guide dogs and police dogs) are prohibited from all other municipal parks.

For more information, download the Animal Bylaw.