Off-leash area · Calgary
Silver Springs Off-Leash Area
- Partly fenced
- Water for dogs
At the gate
37 Silver Springs Drive NW, Calgary
A long slope between the Silver Springs homes and Silver Springs Gate NW/Crowchild Trail, running north from Silver Springs Gate; parking lots sit beside the ball diamonds off Silver Springs Dr NW at the south end.
- Fencing
- Partly fencedpost-and-cable only; open along Silver Springs Gate NW
- Water for dogs
- Dog fountain
- Seating
- Yes
- Size
- 7.4 haabout 10 soccer fields
- Parking
- Public lot, about 0.2 km awayFree
- Transit
- 8 bus stops nearby
- Off-leash hours
- 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily
Not in the records yet: small-dog area, shade, washroom and ground. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: Paramount 24 Hour Animal Hospital, Calgary, 2.9 km away in a straight line.
Call 403-300-9111From the source
- Partial post and cable fence only; not fenced along Silver Springs Gate NW.
- The dog drinking fountain 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 Silver Springs Off-Leash Area
Silver Springs Off-Leash Area covers about 7.4 ha, roughly 10 soccer fields.
It's partly fenced: some sides are open, so keep an eye on the gaps. The nearest recorded fenced option is Greenbriar Off-Leash Area, 3.4 km away.
For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Connaught Park, about 9.9 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Silver Springs Off-Leash Area fenced?
Partly. Some sides are fenced and some are open.
What are the off-leash hours at Silver Springs Off-Leash Area?
5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Is there water for dogs at Silver Springs Off-Leash Area?
Yes, there is a dog-height drinking fountain.
Is there parking at Silver Springs Off-Leash Area?
Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.2 km away and free.
After the walk
Dog-friendly nearby.
- Brewsters CrowfootDogs on the patio · 2.5 km away
- All dog-friendly spots
Nearby

