Dog Parks

Dog Park List 

The City of Kelowna offers 68 parks where dogs are permitted either on or off leash. In parks that permit dogs on leash, we request that dogs be kept on the sidewalk or trails. Dogs must be in the control of their owners at all times, and owners are expected to clean up after their pets immediately. There are seven parks in Kelowna where dogs are allowed off-leash.

These specially designated parks were created to meet the needs of our community, but the continuation and growth of the “Parks for Paws” program depends on you!

New Dog Parks

Kelowna's newest off-leash dog parks, approved by City Council on February 2nd, 2009 include Duggan Park(Small dogs only) and Rutland Recreation Park.  Please note that Rutland Recreation Park is temporary as the space may be required for future park expansion.

Kelowna's newest on-leash dog parks, approved by City Council on April 8, 2008 include Davie, Harris, Still Pond, Providence, Jewel, McCarren, Tulameen, Carney, Blair Pond, Cameron, Harvard Road Linear, Canyon Falls and Sunset Drive Parks.

The City is also extending the off-leash dog park trial at Knox Mountain Park for one year.  The entire off-leash area will be fenced to address concerns about the steep embankment.  To address pedestrian safety concerns, speed bumps will be installed adjacent to the off-leash area and the grass shoulder will be regularly maintained between the off-leash area and Knox Mountain Drive.

A new off-leash dog park trial will take place at the Central Green development site (Old KSS site), located at Richter Street and Harvey Avenue, between April 15 and October 15.  Opportunities to provide input will be well advertised.

Based on public input and the potential environmental impact, the City did not move forward with an Off-Leash park trial at Kinsmen Park.  However, City Council directed staff to continue working with the Dog Advisory Committee to try and identify potential areas to provide water access for dogs.

Let’s Work Together

Signage, brochures, plastic bag dispensers and garbage bins must all be financed – we’re grateful for anything you may be able to contribute. Contact Parks at 469-8503 or by e-mail at mtompkins@kelowna.ca if you’d like to make a contribution or have any questions about the dog parks. 

Okanagan Dog Owners Association

The ODOA is a volunteer advisory group committed to maintaining safe, clean parks; resolving user conflicts; fundraising, education and clean-up campaigns; and promoting responsible dog ownership. The Okanagan Dog Owners Association also acts as a voice to promote the development of new dog-friendly parks and off-leash exercise areas. For more information about the Okanagan Dog Owners Association please visit the ODOA web site at www.okdog.com.

Site Monitors

All dog parks require at least one person to refill bag dispensers, monitor the site and schedule volunteer clean-ups. Here’s a great way to meet other dog owners and ensure “Parks for Paws” is a success.

Committee

Our volunteer advisory group is committed to maintaining safe, clean parks; resolving user conflicts; fundraising, education and clean-up campaigns; and promoting responsible dog ownership. Volunteer time required is about 3 hours per month.

Responsibility

Responsible owners:

• clean up after their dogs
• train their dogs to obey commands
• license their dogs
• vaccinate their dogs
• ensure their dogs don’t bother other park users
• use a leash no longer than 2 m. (6 ft.)
• stay at least 10 m. (30 ft.) away from playgrounds

A maximum fine of $500 can be levied against any person not complying with these responsibilities. Call Dog Control at 860-9322 or Bylaw Enforcement at 862-3361 to report infractions. (It’s helpful to provide a vehicle license plate number)