Off-leash area · Edmonton
Buena Vista Park Off-Leash Area
Inside Buena Vista Park.
Temporarily closed. Two mountain-bike trails in the area (Just Pedal and Bruce Almighty) are closed because bank slumping has reached them. Check the latest notice before you go.
- Partly fenced
- All-weather ground
- Shade
- Washroom nearby
At the gate
13210 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
A large off-leash meadow and trails on the river's north bank next to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park; the washrooms are near the meadow.
- Fencing
- Partly fenced
- Shade
- Yes
- Washroom nearby
- Yes
- Ground
- Gravel · Turf · PavedAll-weather: less mud in the wet months
- Swimming
- See the ruleThe area includes a small beach and river access; the City advises keeping pets leashed near the riverbank and off river ice.
- Seating
- Yes
- Lighting
- Not lit
- Size
- 54.2 ha
- Parking
- Several public lots around the edge
- Off-leash hours
- 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Not in the records yet: small-dog area and water for dogs. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: Guardian Veterinary Centre, Edmonton, 5.0 km away in a straight line.
Call 780-436-5880From the source
- Lighting is present in the parking lots, but no lighting is present in the Off-Leash Area.
- Gravel and paved parking lots with designated accessible parking stalls near entry gates.
- All season accessible washrooms near the off-leash meadow, open 9am to 9pm.
- Small beach and river access.
- The parking lot is cleared within 48 hours after a snowfall ends.
Local rule · Edmonton
Dogs must be leashed going into and out of every off-leash area, and stay in sight and under control inside it. If you see a coyote, leash your dog. City of Edmonton
Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Buena Vista Park Off-Leash Area
Buena Vista Park Off-Leash Area is closed for now: Two mountain-bike trails in the area (Just Pedal and Bruce Almighty) are closed because bank slumping has reached them. Buena Vista Park Off-Leash Area covers about 54.2 ha. The ground is gravel, turf and paved.
The nearest recorded fenced option is Windsor Park Community League Dog Park, 1.1 km away.
It's the biggest off-leash area in Edmonton. For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Lauderdale Dog Park, about 8.0 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Buena Vista Park Off-Leash Area fenced?
Partly. Some sides are fenced and some are open.
What are the off-leash hours at Buena Vista Park Off-Leash Area?
5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Is there parking at Buena Vista Park Off-Leash Area?
Yes, several public lots are mapped around the edge of the off-leash area; pick the one closest to the entrance you want.
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