Off-leash area · Calgary
Grasshopper Hill (West Hillhurst Off-Leash Area)
Also known as West Hillhurst Off-Leash Area, Briarhill Escarpment.
- Partly fenced
At the gate
1025 19 Street NW, Calgary
A big hillside field between 8 Ave NW and Briar Cr NW, from 19 St NW west to the 9 Ave and 10 Ave NW dead ends, with signs at 19 St NW, 8 Ave NW and 9 Ave NW.
- Fencing
- Partly fencedpost-and-cable along the 8 Ave NW and 19 St NW edges
- Seating
- Yes
- Size
- 5.6 haabout 8 soccer fields
- Parking
- Public lot, about 0.3 km away
- Transit
- Lions Park Station, 0.7 km2 bus stops within a short walk
- Off-leash hours
- 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily
Not in the records yet: small-dog area, water for dogs, shade, washroom and ground. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: VCA Canada North Animal Hospital, Calgary, 4.2 km away in a straight line.
Call 403-277-0135Local rule · Calgary
Everywhere else in Calgary, dogs must be leashed unless a sign marks an off-leash area, including parking lots at off-leash areas and paths in natural environment parks. On pathways the leash can be no longer than 2 m, and dogs must stay at least 5 m from play structures, school grounds, sports fields and other no-dog areas. City of Calgary
Shaded: the off-leash boundary · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Grasshopper Hill
Grasshopper Hill covers about 5.6 ha, roughly 8 soccer fields.
It's partly fenced: some sides are open, so keep an eye on the gaps. The nearest recorded fenced option is St Joseph Park Off-Leash Area, 2.6 km away.
For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Connaught Park, about 2.7 km away. The closest with a dog fountain is River Park, about 5.4 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Grasshopper Hill fenced?
Partly. Some sides are fenced and some are open.
What are the off-leash hours at Grasshopper Hill?
5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Is there parking at Grasshopper Hill?
Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.3 km away. By transit, Lions Park Station is about 0.7 km away.
After the walk
Dog-friendly nearby.
- The Lodge Kitchen & BarDogs on the patio · 0.9 km away
- The MashDogs on the patio · 1.8 km away
- All dog-friendly spots
Nearby

