Off-leash area · Calgary
River Park (River Park / Sandy Beach Off-Leash Area)
Also known as River Park / Sandy Beach Off-Leash Area.
- Partly fenced
- Water for dogs
At the gate
1504 50 Av SW, Calgary
On the plateau east of 14A St SW above the Elbow River, from about 38 Ave to 50 Ave SW; signs are at 42 Ave SW and at the parking lot by 50 Ave SW.
- Fencing
- Partly fencedfence along the top of the escarpment on the east side
- Water for dogs
- Dog fountain
- Agility equipment
- Yes
- Water for people
- Yes
- Seating
- Yes
- Size
- 15.4 haPart of a 21 ha park
- Parking
- Public lot, about 0.4 km awayFree
- Off-leash hours
- 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Dog-waste bins
- 1 bin or bag dispenser, about 60 m awayMapped on OpenStreetMap
Not in the records yet: small-dog area, shade, washroom and ground. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: Alpine 24/7 Pet Hospital, Calgary, 1.9 km away in a straight line.
Call 403-212-4008From the source
- On the ridge above Sandy Beach and the Elbow River.
- Has a dog water fountain.
- Includes Cat Margetts Memorial Park.
- The nearest public washroom is the seasonal River Park/Sandy Beach comfort station at the foot of the slope.
- The people drinking fountain at the lookout is seasonal.
Local 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 River Park
River Park covers about 15.4 ha.
It's partly fenced: some sides are open, so keep an eye on the gaps. The nearest recorded fenced option is Connaught Park, 3.1 km away.
For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Connaught Park, about 3.1 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is River Park fenced?
Partly. Some sides are fenced and some are open.
What are the off-leash hours at River Park?
5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Is there water for dogs at River Park?
Yes, there is a dog-height drinking fountain.
Is there parking at River Park?
Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.4 km away and free.
After the walk
Dog-friendly nearby.
- Marda Loop BrewingDogs on the patio · 1.3 km away
- Vaycay Brew CoDogs on the patio · 1.9 km away
- All dog-friendly spots
Nearby