Off-Leash Dog Park
Peterborough's dog park is a place where dogs can run around, socialize with other dogs, and owners can enjoy outdoor exercise.
The City of Peterborough off-leash dog park has a fenced perimeter located along the Willowcreek Trail in Farmcrest Park at 1900 Ashburnham Drive.
The park is free for residents and visitors to use, and is maintained by Public Works.
Parking is available at the Ashburnham Drive entrance as well as nearby at Beavermead Park.
For maintenance inquiries call 705-745-1386.
Visitors to the off-leash dog park must follow the following terms of use:
- All persons using the Dog Park do so at their own risk
- Park will be used during daylight hours only
- All dog owners are subject to the Dog Owner's Liability Act and to applicable City of Peterborough by-laws
- All dogs must have valid dog license tags
- Limit of 3 dogs per care provider
- Professional dog trainers or walkers are not permitted to use the park to conduct their business
- All dogs must have all annual shots up to date (including Rabies and Bordatella)
- Dogs who are ill or under the age of 6 months are not permitted in the park
- All dog owners must pick up their dog's waste using their own bags or those supplied in the dog park
- All dogs must be spayed or neutered
- Aggressive dogs must be removed from the park immediately
- All dogs must be under voice control
- All owners must carry a leash for their dogs in order to gain control, if needed
- Children under 14 years must be supervised by an adult
- Dogs that bark excessively must leave the park
- Glass containers, dog toys and food (animal or human) are not permitted in the park
- Prong or spike collars are not permitted on dogs in the park
Contact Us
City Hall
500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
Phone: 705-742-7777
Toll Free: 1-855-738-3755
Email Us
Peterborough Humane Society
Contact the Peterborough Humane Society for questions related to dogs in public spaces.
Peterborough Humane Society
1999 Technology Dr.
Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7