Calgary is fortunate to have 149 public off-leash areas in our multi-use parks for Calgarians and their dogs to enjoy. View the interactive parks map to find one near you (zoom in on the map to view the off-leash areas).
Please note that all City of Calgary off-leash areas are multi-use areas that may be temporarily closed for various reasons. The City of Calgary does not operate any dog-only parks (however, the Calgary Associated Dog Fanciers operates a dog park near Elliston Park).
The City of Calgary has three fully fenced off-leash areas in 
Auburn Bay, Falconridge and Southland Park. In the summer of 2011, Parks Foundation Calgary began construction of a fourth fully fenced off-leash area in Taradale (at the end of 64 Avenue N.E.) as part of Phase 1 of The Calgary Greenway pathway project.
Off-leash area survey
Animal & Bylaw Services is currently reviewing the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw and is seeking input from Calgarians. Visit
Animal Services for more information and to take the survey.
Locate an off-leash area
Calgary off-leash areas are listed below by quadrant and community. Open a map in the table below to view the off-leash area boundaries.
You can also explore the interactive parks map to find the off-leash areas in Calgary (you will need to zoom in on the map). Or, view the list of off-leash areas for the size in hectares of each area. Before heading out, check the list of off-leash area closures.
Temporary off-leash area closures
Auburn Bay - The south fence of the parking lot will be replaced with a post and cable fence as weather conditions allow. Sections of the trail are closed or have been realigned to accommodate the construction of the interchange at 22X and 52 St. S.E. Temporary fencing has been installed to ensure the safety of users and allow construction activities. Please obey all construction signage.
Bowmont Park - Portions of the west off-leash area and parking lot in Bowmont Park are closed until June 2012 for construction of a stormwater pond. For your safety, please follow and obey all construction signage.
Cliff Bungalow - The off-leash area is closed due to slope stabilization issues. After the Slope Stabilization Project is completed the area will be reopened for off-leash.
Elliston Park - A portion of the off-leash area on the east side of the lake is closed until end of April 2012 for removal of sediment in the lake.
Scenic Acres - A portion of the off-leash area along Stoney Trail will be intermittently closed for construction of a pedestrian bridge. For your safety, please follow and obey all construction signage.
Strathcona - Many portions of the off-leash area bordering Sarcee Trail are partially closed due to the West LRT construction project. For your safety, please follow and obey all construction signage.
