Snider Park - Proposed Off-Leash Dog Park

Public engagement is complete and we thank you for your feedback. Review the engagement summary.

Kingston City Council approved not adding an off-leash dog park in Snider Park at its July 11, 2023 meeting.

An illustration showing people walking their dog, sitting on a bench with two off-leash dogs and a happy dog walking around.

Public engagement is complete and we thank you for your feedback. Review the engagement summary.

Kingston City Council approved not adding an off-leash dog park in Snider Park at its July 11, 2023 meeting.

The City of Kingston has received a resident request to establish an off-leash dog park in Snider Park.

We reviewed the proposal based on the City’s Off-Leash Dog Park Policy and determined that the site could accommodate a future off-leash dog park. With plans to replace aging playground equipment in future years, the site has the potential to provide good separation from neighbouring residents.

Input will be shared with Council to inform the final decision on the proposed off-leash park.

Park location

Snider Park is located on Guthrie Drive.

An illustration showing people walking their dog, sitting on a bench with two off-leash dogs and a happy dog walking around.

Public engagement is complete and we thank you for your feedback. Review the engagement summary.

Kingston City Council approved not adding an off-leash dog park in Snider Park at its July 11, 2023 meeting.

The City of Kingston has received a resident request to establish an off-leash dog park in Snider Park.

We reviewed the proposal based on the City’s Off-Leash Dog Park Policy and determined that the site could accommodate a future off-leash dog park. With plans to replace aging playground equipment in future years, the site has the potential to provide good separation from neighbouring residents.

Input will be shared with Council to inform the final decision on the proposed off-leash park.

Park location

Snider Park is located on Guthrie Drive.

Public engagement is complete and we thank you for your feedback. Review the engagement summary.

Kingston City Council approved not adding an off-leash dog park in Snider Park at its July 11, 2023 meeting.

  • Off-Leash Dog Parks

    When planning new off-leash parks for your four-legged friends, the City considers guidelines set out in the Off-Leash Dog Park Policy to create a safe space for off-leash fun.

    What makes a good off-leash park?

    1. New parks should be a minimum of 1.5 acres (that’s the size of four hockey rinks)
    2. Parks must be located 15 metres from park amenities like playground equipment and splash pads
    3. To limit neighbourhood noise, the off-leash area should have good separation from residences

    Review dog park rules and the City Off-Leash Dog Park Policy

  • Upcoming engagement opportunities

    Join us at an upcoming engagement event to learn more about proposal and potential design.

    Open house

    Drop-in between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Feb. 22 at Rideau Heights Community Centre. Speak with City staff, ask questions and take a look at the potential future design.

    Online engagement session

    RSVP to join us online on Feb. 22 from 6 – 7 p.m. to learn more about the project and see the proposed designs.