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July 3rd, 2025 UPDATE Markham Off-Leash Dog Area Open House on July 17th at Markham Civic Centre
We’re developing a new Off-Leash Dog Area Implementation Plan and want to hear from you!
The plan will help identify potential locations for new off-leash dog areas across the City. Your input will help shape where and how these spaces are created.
Where: Markham Civic Centre in the Great Hall Address: 101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 9W3 When: July 17 from 6 to 8 PM
Let’s build a more dog-friendly Markham together!
June 27, 2025 UPDATE
In May 2025, Council approved the Off-Leash Dog Area Policy and Guidelines. The links to these documents are posted on right side of the website under "Approved Off-Leash Dog Area Policy and Guidelines." Thank you to all residents for your valuable feedback during this process!
NEXT STEPS: The City is currently working on the Off Leash Dog Area Implementation Plan which will identify potential locations for new off-leash dog areas City-wide. Stay tuned for more updates on future public engagement!
In the Summer of 2023, the City opened eight pilot sites across the City. Each site is in a different ward, so there is a convenient location for dog owners in every part of Markham. The Pop-Up Dog Parks include:
Located east of parking lot and south of shade structure.
Parking Lot
Garbage Bins and nearby Shade Structure
Separated Small Dog Area & Large Dogs Area
Opened:
September 15, 2023
The Pop-Up Dog Parks are open between the hours of 6 AM and 11 PM. Dog Parks are open every day of the week unless closed for maintenance.
Parks Planning staff have chosen these pilot sites carefully based on a site selection criteria to make the spaces dog-friendly. By testing these locations, we can determine if they will be suitable for permanent off-leash facilities in the future.
We hope you enjoy the 2023 Pop-up Off-Leash Dog Area Pilot Program. It's an exciting opportunity to provide more space for dogs to play and explore safely. Thank you for being a part of making Markham a dog-friendly city!
July 3rd, 2025 UPDATE Markham Off-Leash Dog Area Open House on July 17th at Markham Civic Centre
We’re developing a new Off-Leash Dog Area Implementation Plan and want to hear from you!
The plan will help identify potential locations for new off-leash dog areas across the City. Your input will help shape where and how these spaces are created.
Where: Markham Civic Centre in the Great Hall Address: 101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 9W3 When: July 17 from 6 to 8 PM
Let’s build a more dog-friendly Markham together!
June 27, 2025 UPDATE
In May 2025, Council approved the Off-Leash Dog Area Policy and Guidelines. The links to these documents are posted on right side of the website under "Approved Off-Leash Dog Area Policy and Guidelines." Thank you to all residents for your valuable feedback during this process!
NEXT STEPS: The City is currently working on the Off Leash Dog Area Implementation Plan which will identify potential locations for new off-leash dog areas City-wide. Stay tuned for more updates on future public engagement!
In the Summer of 2023, the City opened eight pilot sites across the City. Each site is in a different ward, so there is a convenient location for dog owners in every part of Markham. The Pop-Up Dog Parks include:
Located east of parking lot and south of shade structure.
Parking Lot
Garbage Bins and nearby Shade Structure
Separated Small Dog Area & Large Dogs Area
Opened:
September 15, 2023
The Pop-Up Dog Parks are open between the hours of 6 AM and 11 PM. Dog Parks are open every day of the week unless closed for maintenance.
Parks Planning staff have chosen these pilot sites carefully based on a site selection criteria to make the spaces dog-friendly. By testing these locations, we can determine if they will be suitable for permanent off-leash facilities in the future.
We hope you enjoy the 2023 Pop-up Off-Leash Dog Area Pilot Program. It's an exciting opportunity to provide more space for dogs to play and explore safely. Thank you for being a part of making Markham a dog-friendly city!
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Under the Dog Owner’s Liability Act and the City’s Animal Protection and Services By-law 2018-91, all pet owners are responsible for care and control of their pets – this includes keeping them safe.
When visiting a Pop-Up Dog Park:
Keep your dog on a short leash until inside the off-leash area
Do not feed coyotes
Put all trash in the garbage bins
Domestic pet management is a critical part of successfully reducing human-coyote conflict in the City. Learn more at markham.ca/wildlife
Under the Dog Owner’s Liability Act and the City’s Animal Protection and Services By-law 2018-91, all pet owners are responsible for care and control of their pets – this includes keeping them safe.
When visiting a Pop-Up Dog Park:
Keep your dog on a short leash until inside the off-leash area
Do not feed coyotes
Put all trash in the garbage bins
Domestic pet management is a critical part of successfully reducing human-coyote conflict in the City. Learn more at markham.ca/wildlife
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Foxes and coyotes are adaptable intelligent animals that can be found in rural and urban areas throughout Ontario. They are often found near ravine systems, large grassy fields, and large parks; small mammals are a main staple in their diet.
Foxes and coyotes are an important part of our shared, local ecosystems. By understanding their behaviour, we can learn to coexist peacefully and even develop a deeper appreciation for our wild neighbours. Typically, foxes and coyotes are unlikely to initiate contact with people. But we understand, occasionally, they get too close for comfort.
Limiting human food sources is the best way to prevent encounters with these animals - but, most importantly, to help keep them wild:
Do not put out food for animals.
Keep waste in secure bins or store bins in a secure building or container.
Do not put waste bins out until the morning of pick-up.
Make sure outdoor compost containers are wildlife-proof.
Remove fallen fruit from trees and scattered bird seed from feeders.
Keep pet food inside, and do not leave small pets outdoors unattended.
If you do encounter a coyote who does not run away immediately, you can do the following:
Make noise, yell, clap your hands, stomp and wave your arms.
Do not approach the animal.
Carry a whistle or noisemaker if you are walking in known habitat areas.
If you find that the animal is sick or injured, please report it to our wildlife service provider, by calling 905-415-7531. It is also important to keep your furry family members safe. Keep your cats or small dogs indoors or supervised outside. Walk your dogs on a leash and do not leave them out unattended.
Foxes and coyotes are adaptable intelligent animals that can be found in rural and urban areas throughout Ontario. They are often found near ravine systems, large grassy fields, and large parks; small mammals are a main staple in their diet.
Foxes and coyotes are an important part of our shared, local ecosystems. By understanding their behaviour, we can learn to coexist peacefully and even develop a deeper appreciation for our wild neighbours. Typically, foxes and coyotes are unlikely to initiate contact with people. But we understand, occasionally, they get too close for comfort.
Limiting human food sources is the best way to prevent encounters with these animals - but, most importantly, to help keep them wild:
Do not put out food for animals.
Keep waste in secure bins or store bins in a secure building or container.
Do not put waste bins out until the morning of pick-up.
Make sure outdoor compost containers are wildlife-proof.
Remove fallen fruit from trees and scattered bird seed from feeders.
Keep pet food inside, and do not leave small pets outdoors unattended.
If you do encounter a coyote who does not run away immediately, you can do the following:
Make noise, yell, clap your hands, stomp and wave your arms.
Do not approach the animal.
Carry a whistle or noisemaker if you are walking in known habitat areas.
If you find that the animal is sick or injured, please report it to our wildlife service provider, by calling 905-415-7531. It is also important to keep your furry family members safe. Keep your cats or small dogs indoors or supervised outside. Walk your dogs on a leash and do not leave them out unattended.
We’re developing a new Off-Leash Dog Area Implementation Plan and want to hear from you!
