When Sidney developed its Parks Master Plan in 2018, residents highlighted the need for a dedicated fenced green space where dogs could run off-leash, particularly in East Sidney.
Since then, community members have continued to raise this request. In the absence of such a space, some sport courts have been used as informal dog enclosures, leading to conflicts between users, especially when animal waste is left behind. On July 21, Council gave first, second, and third readings to update the Animal Licence & Control Bylaw to prohibit dogs from being inside hard-surface sport courts like tennis courts, as well as playgrounds, picnic areas, and areas with exercise equipment.
Iroquois Park
To address the ongoing need for an off-leash dog area, Council is considering the creation of a fenced off-leash dog area in Iroquois Park. The proposed site, located between the boat trailer parking and the tennis courts, could include separate sections for small and large dogs.
