We have five off-leash dog areas which includes two fenced dog parks - one downtown off Maple Street, and the other in north Port Coquitlam on Shaughnessy Street opposite Chester Place. The three unfenced park spaces, Skyline, Chelsea and Castle Parks are shared by the general public and residents with off-leash dogs. These areas are intended to diminish off-leash conflicts in other parks.
Rules for Humans:
Please note: You are liable for any injury or damage caused by your dog and are fully responsible for your dog's actions. Clean up after your dog and dispose of waste in designated containers.
- Stay in the area and have a leash on hand at all times.
- Keep dogs under firm voice and visual control at all times.
- Maximum of three dogs per owner.
- Children under age 12 must be with an adult.
- No smoking or eating.
- Use area at your own risk.
Rules for Dogs (with help from your human):
- No digging
- Try not to bark too much.
- You must be at least 4 months old to play here.
- You must have a dog license
- You must have up-to-date vaccinations.
- Be good! If you act aggressively, your owner must leash you and remove you from the area.
- You can't play here if you've been deemed aggressive under Animal Control Bylaw, 2009, No. 3670.
Dog Waste Bins
In the City's efforts to reduce dog waste from the garbage stream and regional landfills, Dog Waste only bins are located at 19 locations throughout the City. These bins will be emptied weekly and taken to a wastewater treatment plant for safe disposal. Please refer to the map to find out where the new bins are located. We thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our city clean. Questions/concerns? email [email protected].
Fenced Dog Park
Unfenced Dog Parks
Background
The city began investigating additional off-leash areas to address growing demand. Port Coquitlam has about 8,000 registered dogs and two fenced dog parks: the larger Shaughnessy Park Dog Off-leash Area on the north side, and the smaller Downtown Dog Off-leash Area on the south side.
However, the dog parks can be busy during peak times and many dog owners are not within walking distance to them. Off-leash dogs are regularly seen in city parks and trails, raising concerns about safety, dog waste, and damage to sports fields and ecological areas.