Dog Park Rules
All year-round dog parks are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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General Dog Park Rules
Off-Leash Dog Park Rules are available below and on signs at each park's entrance.
Small Dogs areas
- Mount Pleasant and Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Dog Parks offer a separate "small dogs" area.
- Dogs must be 25 pounds (11kg) or less and no more than 18 inches (46cm) tall.
- It is up to park users to determine if the small dog area is appropriate for their dog.
- All other dog park rules apply.
Year-round Off-Leash Dog Parks
The City of Regina offers five year-round off-leash dog parks.
- Cathy Lauritsen Memorial Off-Leash Dog Park, 2110 Forget Street
- This park is partially fenced and bordered by Wascana Creek
- Parking: free parking area and on-street parking along 13th Avenue
- Ross Industrial Off-Leash Dog Park, 624 Solomon Crescent
- This park is fully fenced
- Parking: on-street parking along Solomon Crescent
- Mount Pleasant Off-Leash Dog Park, 750 Winnipeg Street N
- Access near the Bulk Water Fill Station, signs for Mount Pleasant Sport Park
- Parking: free parking area
- Features a "Small Dog" area
- Please note: the small dog area is reserved on the 1st Tuesday of every month (from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park Off-Leash Dog Park, 3750 McKinley Avenue
- This is a neighbourhood-level dog park
- This park is fully fenced
- Parking: on-street parking along McKinley Avenue
- Features a "Small Dog" area
- Horizon Station Off-Leash Dog Park, 4701 E Buckingham Drive
- This is a neighbourhood-level dog park
- This park is fully fenced
- Parking: on-street parking is available
Seasonal Off-Leash Areas
Eight of Regina’s outdoor boarded rinks act as seasonal off-leash areas for your dogs. Seasonal areas open from May 1 to September 30 each year.
The hours of operation are:
- School Days - 4 to 11 p.m.
- Non-School Days - 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The seasonal off-leash areas will remain unlocked unless Parks Maintenance is actively doing repairs. Starting from early- to mid-November, all outdoor rinks will be locked as crews prepare for the outdoor ice season.
North Zone
- M. J. Coldwell Park, 115 Fairview Road
East Zone
- Glencairn Park (Judge Bryant School), 2626 Dewdney Avenue East
Central Zone
- Leslie Park, 3820 Victoria Avenue
South Zone
- Mike Badham Park (Grant Road School), 2606 Grant Road
West Zone
- Rosemont School Park, 5310 4th Avenue
- Westhill Park Rink, 8045 Kestral Drive (corner of Kestral Dr and Doiron Rd)
- Rochdale Park (North West Leisure Centre), 1127 N Arnason Street
- Litzenberger Park, 100 Rink Avenue
Are dogs allowed in parks and open space?
Yes, dogs are allowed in all city parks if they are on a leash, wearing a current license and obeying the Regina Animal Bylaw including picking up after their pet. The Animal Bylaw also applies to the off leash dog park.
What maintenance is done in the permanent off-leash areas?
The parks are maintained by the City of Regina. Maintenance consists of mowing, scheduled garbage removal, snow removal to the gate and minor site repairs. We also look to users to help maintain and look after the space by picking up after themselves and their pets.
Why is Cathy Lauritsen not fenced on all sides?
The Cathy Lauritsen Off-Leash Dog Park is located within a floodplain. If fencing had been installed along the creek it would have needed to be set back approximately 100 feet from the creek side, and this would greatly reduce the dog park area. Fencing along the creek would also impede spring runoff and cause ice damming. For this reason, fencing has not been considered for this part of the park.
Has there been discussion about fencing off the creek at Cathy Lauritsen during winter months?
Using any type of barrier device to close off the creek side during winter months would have negative environmental impacts on the park. We recommend that during winter months when the creek is frozen that dog owners stay away from the creek or use at their own risk. Owners and their dogs are advised to stay off the ice due to thin ice concerns. All owners visiting off-leash areas are to have their dog under complete control by either physical or verbal means at all times, according to the Regina Animal Bylaw.
What do I do if my dog is attacked?
Dog owners are to use the off-leash park at their own risk. Unless you are able to get the contact information of the other dog owner and come to an agreement on who will be responsible for the vet bill, it is ultimately your responsibility. Dangerous dogs can be reported to the Regina Humane Society at 306-777-7700.
Do I need to clean up after my dog?
Poop n’ scoop is mandatory. Immediately dispose of any defecation caused by your dog. Failure to pick up after your dog may result in a fine.
Where can I park at the permanent dog parks?
- Cathy Lauritsen, residents can park in the parking lot off of 13th Avenue, or on the street itself.
- Ross Industrial, residents can only park on Solomon Crescent.
- Mount Pleasant, residents can park on site
- Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park, residents can park on-street.
- Horizon Station, residents can park on-street
As a reminder, dogs must be leashed at all times coming to and from any parked cars, for their safety and safety of other residents using the park.
