Off-leash area · Edmonton
Hermitage Park Off-Leash Area
Inside Hermitage Park. Also known as Hermitage Off-Leash Area.
Notice (Aug 24, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026). EPCOR utility and soil investigation along the northern trail section; restoration to be finished before Oct 31, 2026. Source
Notice (May 1, 2027 to Sep 30, 2027). EPCOR landscaping around the Kennedale stormwater pond in the off-leash area, with temporary fencing; restoration work May 1 to Sept 30, 2027. Source
- Partly fenced
- All-weather ground
- Washroom nearby
At the gate
2115 Hermitage Road NW, Edmonton
In the northern section of Hermitage Park (2115 Hermitage Road NW); check the boundary maps, since the rest of the park is on-leash.
- Fencing
- Partly fenced
- Washroom nearby
- Yes
- Ground
- Gravel · Turf · PavedAll-weather: less mud in the wet months
- Swimming
- See the ruleThe area has ponds; the City asks owners to keep dogs off thin ice and leashed near water during freeze-thaw periods.
- Seating
- Yes
- Lighting
- Not lit
- Size
- 42.2 ha
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Off-leash hours
- 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Not in the records yet: small-dog area, water for dogs and shade. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: Pulse Veterinary, Sherwood Park, 9.5 km away in a straight line.
Call 780-570-9999From the source
- A paved parking lot is available.
- Temporary washrooms on site May to September (not wheelchair accessible).
- Includes ponds; gravel and paved shared use paths run through the area.
- An accessible portable toilet stands in the north part of the park, across from the main trailhead parking lot.
- Outside the off-leash area, park buildings, picnic sites, sports fields and playgrounds are off-limits to dogs.
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 Hermitage Park Off-Leash Area
Hermitage Park Off-Leash Area covers about 42.2 ha. Underfoot it's gravel, turf and paved.
It's partly fenced: some sides are open, so keep an eye on the gaps. The nearest recorded fenced option is Hairsine Community League Dog Park, 1.7 km away.
For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Emerald Hills Diamond #2 (small dogs only), about 6.7 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Hermitage Park Off-Leash Area fenced?
Partly. Some sides are fenced and some are open.
What are the off-leash hours at Hermitage Park Off-Leash Area?
5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Is there parking at Hermitage Park Off-Leash Area?
Yes, the city lists on-site parking.
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