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Off Leash Dog Areas

Things you may not know about keeping your dog leashed

Unleashed dogs, especially small ones, can be prey for predators such as coyotes or eagles;
Unleashed dogs can pick up diseases through contact with other animals and birds or their feces;
You may know you can control your dog if it's off leash - BUT can you control another dog which your dog may approach, or may approach your dog;
Leashing is a good practise for preventing fights with other dogs;
If your dog harms someone you may be personally liable.

Bramble Park - 2775 Panorama Drive

Bramble Park is a fenced off leash dog area situated just south of Bramble Park under the Hydro Right of Way, between Panorama Drive and David Avenue.

Dawn - Dusk Daily
Dogs may be unleashed inside the compound;
Dog owners are responsible for their dog's behaviour;
Dog owners must maintain control of their dogs at all times;
Dogs defined as "aggressive" or "vicious" in the Animal Care and Control Bylaw are prohibited from being off-leash;
Dog owners are responsible for the safe disposal of dog waste;
Dogs must not chase or disturb wildlife.

Miller Park - 870 Oakview Street

Miller Park off leash dog area is situated on the eastern portion of Miller Park.

Dawn - Dusk Daily;
Off-Leash Dogs are prohibited from entering ravine/watercourse or sportsfield areas;
Dog owners are responsible for their dog's behaviour;
Dog owners must maintain control of their dogs at all times;
Dogs defined as "aggressive" or "vicious" in the Animal Care and Control Bylaw are prohibited from being off-leash;
Dog owners are responsible for the safe disposal of dog waste;
Dogs must not chase or disturb wildlife.

Mundy Park - 501 Mariner Way

Fenced, off-leash site on the west side of Mariner Way in the hydro right-of-way, south of the Chilko Drive parking area. This site has a dedicated fenced area for large dogs and a separate similar fenced area for small dogs.

Access to the fenced areas is managed by a double gate system. The site is approximately a 3 to 5 minute walk from the Chilko parking area along an ashphalt pathway.

Off-Leash Fenced Area

Fenced off-leash area is open Dawn - dusk daily;
A maximum of three dogs per person is allowed in the off-leash area, owners are responsible and liable for their dogs at all times;
Please avoid bringing toys and food to the off-leash area when other dogs are present;
Dogs defined as "aggressive" or "vicious" in the Animal Care and Control Bylaw are prohibited from being off-leash;
Please pick up after your dog and fill in any holes your dog digs to ensure a clean and safe play area;
A valid license and current vaccination are required to help keep dogs safe and healthy;

Off-leash Trails

Dog are permitted to run off-leash from dawn to 10:00 a.m. daily and must remain on trails. Dogs must be on leash after 10:00 a.m. in all areas of the park.

Dawn to 10:00 a.m. daily on designated trails only. Dogs must be on leash after 10:00 a.m. in all areas of the park.
Dogs must remain on the trails at all times;
Dog owners are responsible for their dog's behaviour;
Dog owners must maintain control of their dogs at all times;
Dogs defined as "aggressive" or "vicious" in the Animal Care and Control Bylaw are prohibited from being off-leash;
Dog owners are responsible for the safe disposal of dag waste;
Dogs must not chase or disturb wildlife.

Ridge Park

Dawn - Dusk Daily
Dogs are prohibited from entering any watercourse;
Dog owners are responsible for their dogs behaviour;
Dog owners must maintain control of dogs at all times and stay on the trails;
Dogs defined as "aggressive" or "vicious" in the Animal Care and Control Bylaw are prohibited from being off-leash;
Dog owners are responsible for the safe disposal of dog waste;
Dogs must not chase or disturb wildlife.

Coquitlam Animal Shelter

Phone: 604-927-7387 (604-927-PETS)
Fax: 604-927-7388
Email: animalshelter@coquitlam.ca
500 Mariner Way, Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 7B6
(Turn West off Mariner Way on Service Centre Driveway, just North of Austin Avenue)