Off Leash Park | Hamilton / Burlington SPCA

The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA is proud to offer the people and pups of our community the use of our off-leash park at 245 Dartnall Road in Hamilton. Our park is actually two separate parks: the top, 1-hectre area is privately owned by the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA, while the natural 2-hectre area below is owned by the City of Hamilton. Our park is open daily but closes between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm each day so our volunteers can exercise our shelter dogs.

Though our park is privately owned, the area is governed by City of Hamilton by-laws. Please ensure you and your pet are abiding by the rules and regulations below upon visiting the HBSPCA Off-Leash Park:

Dogs must be kept on leash until the off-leash area has been entered.
Dogs must be under voice control and are not allowed to disturb or chase people, or to destory, dig up, or disturb flower beds, lawns, bushes or trees.
Poop n' scoop is mandatory. All individuals must clean up after their dogs.
Dogs must be wearing up-to-date rabies and dog license tags.
Female dogs in heat and sick dogs are not permitted in the off-leash park.
Aggressive dogs are not permitted in the off-leash park. If a dog begins acting aggressively towards others (both people and other dogs), it must be leased immediately and removed from the site.
No dog may be in the park without an adult human attendant at all times.
No more than two dogs may be brought into the park by a single individual at the same time.
Glass containers, alcohol and human foods are not permitted in the park.
Rawhide chews, dog toys and dog treats and food are not permitted in the park.
Pinch, prong and spike collars are not permitted in the park.
All children must be supervised by an adult at all times while in the park.
Professional dog trainers may not use the HBSPCA Off-Leash Park for the conduct of their business.
Dog owners are subject to Ontario's Dog Owner's Liability Act.
Patrons will use the HBSPCA Off-Leash Park at their own risk. The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA is not liable for any illnesses or injuries incurred as a result of using the HBSPCA Off-Leash Park.

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