Valley East Off-Leash Dog Park Community-Led Project
Greater Sudbury currently has three off-leash dog parks, in Minnow Lake, Azilda and on the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex property in the South End. Off-leash dog parks provide pet owners the opportunity to exercise and socialize dogs in a controlled area. These facilities reduce nuisance behaviours in pets and accommodate seniors and persons with disabilities who may not have the capacity to walk their dogs on leash.
The Valley East Community Action Network (CAN) has submitted a community-led project application proposing the construction of an off-leash dog park in the Valley East area. The Parks, Open Space and Leisure Master Plan supports an off-leash dog park in Valley East. There are few municipal properties in this area that meet the City’s off-leash dog park site selection criteria - Centennial Park in Hanmer (Centennial Arena property) does meet the majority of the criteria.
Prior to the City approving the construction of this type of facility, there must be evidence of a committed group of volunteers who will both act as stewards of the park and commit to supporting the project through fundraising.
Update – April 9, 2025
The site for the proposed off-leash dog park has been confirmed at the southeast corner (back area) of the Centennial Arena and Community Centre property. The Valley East Community Action Network (CAN) will proceed with the planning phase and initiate fundraising efforts. A preliminary budget is under development – once finalized, the City will work with the CAN to complete the project plan, providing assistance in developing fundraising strategies to support the project.
Greater Sudbury currently has three off-leash dog parks, in Minnow Lake, Azilda and on the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex property in the South End. Off-leash dog parks provide pet owners the opportunity to exercise and socialize dogs in a controlled area. These facilities reduce nuisance behaviours in pets and accommodate seniors and persons with disabilities who may not have the capacity to walk their dogs on leash.
The Valley East Community Action Network (CAN) has submitted a community-led project application proposing the construction of an off-leash dog park in the Valley East area. The Parks, Open Space and Leisure Master Plan supports an off-leash dog park in Valley East. There are few municipal properties in this area that meet the City’s off-leash dog park site selection criteria - Centennial Park in Hanmer (Centennial Arena property) does meet the majority of the criteria.
Prior to the City approving the construction of this type of facility, there must be evidence of a committed group of volunteers who will both act as stewards of the park and commit to supporting the project through fundraising.
Update – April 9, 2025
The site for the proposed off-leash dog park has been confirmed at the southeast corner (back area) of the Centennial Arena and Community Centre property. The Valley East Community Action Network (CAN) will proceed with the planning phase and initiate fundraising efforts. A preliminary budget is under development – once finalized, the City will work with the CAN to complete the project plan, providing assistance in developing fundraising strategies to support the project.
