Off-leash area · Edmonton
Terwillegar Off Leash Area
Inside Terwillegar Park.
Notice (Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026). EPCOR maintenance on the utility tunnel fan system in the southern part of the off-leash area, with tree trimming, a backhoe and a laydown area. Source
- Not fenced
- All-weather ground
- Washroom nearby
At the gate
10 Rabbit Hill Road NW, Edmonton
An expansive off-leash area in Terwillegar Park at the end of Rabbit Hill Road, on the river's south bank, with a gravel parking lot.
- Fencing
- Not fenced
- Washroom nearby
- Yes
- Ground
- Gravel · Turf · PavedAll-weather: less mud in the wet months
- Swimming
- See the ruleThe off-leash area has river access; the City advises keeping pets leashed near the riverbank and off river ice.
- Seating
- Yes
- Lighting
- Not lit
- Entrances and lots
- Terwillegar Park gravel parking lot (10 Rabbit Hill Road NW)
- Parking
- Public lot, about 0.1 km awayFree
- 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: Guardian Veterinary Centre, Edmonton, 8.3 km away in a straight line.
Call 780-436-5880From the source
- Gravel parking lot with designated accessible parking stalls near entry gates.
- Temporary washrooms on site May to September (not wheelchair accessible).
- River access.
- Dogs must be leashed on the Terwillegar Park Footbridge and across the river in Oleskiw park.
- 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 Terwillegar Off Leash Area
The ground is gravel, turf and paved.
It isn't fenced, so reliable recall matters here. The nearest recorded fenced option is Brookview Community League Dog Park, 2.7 km away.
The next nearest off-leash area is Lessard Community League Dog Park, about 1.7 km away. For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Paisley Dog Park, about 8.3 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Terwillegar Off Leash Area fenced?
No, it is recorded as unfenced. The nearest recorded fenced park is Brookview Community League Dog Park, 2.7 km away.
What are the off-leash hours at Terwillegar Off Leash Area?
5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Is there parking at Terwillegar Off Leash Area?
Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.1 km away and free.
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