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At Toronto Dogs, we hope to create a discussion forum surrounding all issues regarding dogs living in Toronto and surrounding areas. It is meant to be a fun list, full of information ranging from local news, general dog issues and alerts to help support our neighbouring communities. We hope to help dog owners in the area find quality vet care, training, dog walkers, dog parks, feed supply stores, catalogues, groomers, events, rescues  and many other services and products not limited to these.

New members are welcome to ask questions. We want people to make connections with friends, neighbours and businesses making life in the Toronto area easier and more fun for dog owners. We also want to create a forum where responsible dog ownership and education is encouraged.

This is a non commercial list, however we are not against any business owners participating and signing their business in their signature files. We believe actions speak louder than words and that a business owner can network with possible clients by helping out as an act of good will. We neither condemn or endorse any products of services offered. There will be absolutely no selling of dogs through the list. And we will not tolerate breeders with loose ethics.

This list is open to anyone who lives in the Toronto or Greater Toronto Area who are interested or are owned by dogs. Those not living in the area are welcome, but the discussion will be geared to the GTA, although words of wisdom from other communities are welcomed.

No flames or petty squabbling will be allowed, however lively discussions are allowed. The Toronto area is a diverse place to live, so we ask members to respectfully disagree with others opinions if they feel inclined to do so, however to keep it on a mature level. Discussions will be moderated at the moderators discretion. Anyone found breaking the rules, will be warned once and then be removed. They can reapply after 30 days and their applications will be at the discretion of the moderators.

While topics do wander from the original topic at hand, we do request that people try to keep it dog related. If it is found that a discussion about something not dog related is taking up too much list time, the moderators will step in.

We want a fun discussion list where people feel comfortable asking questions without condescending remarks. It's a lighthearted environment and we want education to be our main focus. We ask that you enjoy and please be patient as the list goes through it's growing pains. We will try to address questions and concerns about the list as soon as possible. Most importantly, have fun, ask questions and grow in your understanding of the dog community.

List of Leash Free parks!
This information is based on the information from the City of Toronto Animal Control Services Division

Please remember that even though these parks allow dogs off leads, that you are still under the obligation as a responsible dog owner to act with courtesy and to have your dog under control at all times.

High Park has 24 hours sites. One west of the Dream Site (this area is closed from 6-10 pm during Stage productions. And North East of the Grenadier Restaurant which is known as Dog Hill! High Park is located on Bloor Street West at Parkside Drive.

Park Drive Reservation Lands has a 24 hour site which is east of Glen Road, North of the Nature Trial. Park Drive Reservation Lands is located on Park Drive at Mount Pleasant.

Cedarvale Ravine has a 24 hour site between Bathurst and Spadina south of Millbank. Cedarvale Ravine is located on Bathurst at Lonsdale Road.

Sherwood Park has a 24 hours site at the east end of the park in the natural growth area. Sherwood Park is on Mount Pleasant at Sherwood Avenue

Nordheimer Ravine has a 24 hour site south of St. Clair and West of Spadina. Nordheimer Raive is located on Spadina at St. Clair.

Bickford Park has an area south of the school, north of the playing field. The times are from May 1st to October 15th Monday to Saturday 9pm-9am. On Sundays it is 5:30 pm to 9 am. From October 16th to April 30th, it is 24 hours. Bickford Park is located on Grace Street at Harbord.

Cawthra Square has a site at the North end of the park, north of the path. The times are from 7am-9:30 am and 8pm to 10pm. Cawthra Square is located on Church at Wellesley.

Greenwood Park has a site at the south end of the park, south of the ice rink and field house. The times are 6am-8am. Greenwood park is located on Greenwood at Dundas East.

Trinity Bellwoods Park has a site at the center of the park between the walkways.The times are 10pm to 8am. Trinity Bellwoods Park is located on Queen Street West at Shaw.

Cassels Avenue Playground has a site at the north end of the park, north of the field house. The times are 6pm-7pm and 9pm to 9am. Cassels Avenue Playground is located on Cassels Avenue at Brookside.

Withrow Park has a 24 hours site south of the ice rink, north of the baseball diamond and in between the hills. Withrow Park is located on Logan near Danforth.

Oakcrest Park has a site at the south end of the park, south of the wading pool. The times are 7am-8am, 6pm-7pm and 9:30pm-10pm. Oakcrest park is location on Oakcrest at Woodbine.

East Lynn Park opens up the whole Park from 9:30pm to Midnight. East Lynn Park is located on Danforth at East Lynn.

Monarch Park has a site which is east of the wading pool and playground, next to the CNR lands. The times From June 1st-September 30th, 5pm-9am. From October 1st to May 31st it is 24 hours. Monarch Park is located on Hanson Road at the Railway lines/lands.

David Crombie Park has a site on the southwest corner of lower Sherboune and Esplanade. The times are, 6am-8am and 9pm-11pm. David Crombie Park is located on Esplanade at Lower Sherbourne.

Kew Gardens has a 24 hours site southwest of the baseball diamond from the bottom slope to the paved pathways. Kew Garders is located on Queen St. East at Lee.

The Eastern Beaches have two sites. One between Silverbirch Avenue to the R.H.Harris Water Filtration Plant, between the fence and the concrete wall, which is open 24 hours all year round. The other site is Silverbirch west to Lakshore south of Coxwell. It is 24 hours from October to May and it is between the snowfence and the lake.

Hillcrest Park has a 24 hour site south of the playground and tennis court designated by the slope and snow fence. Hillcrest Park is located on Davenport at Christie.

Riverdale Park West (Banzai's old haunts) has two areas. The upper area west of the farm is open from November 15th-May 1st 5pm-9pm. The rest of the year is leashes on all the time. The lower site, is a 24 hour site east of the service road. Personal note from experience  be careful as in the summer there are a lot of baseball games and in the winter, there are a lot of children sledding. The baseball players are noted for their not so nice behaviour in sharing the park. The children are always far better mannered.

South Stanley Park has a site south of the baseball diamond, north of the walkway and west of the basketball courts. The times are from November 1st-April 30th 24 hours and from May1st-October 31st 10pm-9am.South Stanley Park is located on King Street West at Adelaide.

Hideaway Park opens it entire area from the times 5:30pm-7pm and from 9:30pm-9pm. Hideaway Park is located on Audley Avenue,

Don Russell Memorial Park has a site north of the baseball diamond west of the parking lot. The times are from May 1st-October 31st on Monday to Friday 4pm-6pm and from 11pm-8am. From November 1st-April 30th it is 24 hours. Don Russell Memorial Park is located on Birmingham Street at Faustina.

If you do not see an area closeby to you, and would like to set up a leash free area, check out the Animal Control Services Process website in setting up a leashfree zone.

Animal Control Services Website

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