Off-leash area · Esquimalt

Captain Jacobson Park

  • Fence not recorded

At the gate

Head Street, south of Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt

A small waterfront park on Head St beside the historic Captain's House, with a flat path to two benches overlooking West Bay Marina.

Water for dogs
None recorded
Washroom nearby
No
Seating
Yes
Parking
Public lot, about 0.1 km away
Transit
7 bus stops nearby

Not in the records yet: fencing, small-dog area, shade, ground and off-leash hours. Check the posted signs for hours. Know one?

If your dog gets hurt

Nearest 24-hour vet: VCA Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital, Saanich, 3.2 km away in a straight line.

Call 250-475-2495

From the source

  • Whole park listed as 'Dogs Off Leash' in Animal Management Bylaw 2841 Schedule B (spelled 'Captain Jacobsen Park' there)
  • Small 0.2 ha park next to the historic Captain's House; flat path, benches, views of West Bay Marina
  • Township map: no washroom, no drinking fountain, no parking
  • Bylaw 2841 s.21: off-leash only if dog is under effective control (returns within 3 calls) and area is not under permit or closed
  • Leash dogs when entering and exiting the off-leash area

Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks

Field notes

About Captain Jacobson Park

The nearest recorded fenced option is Rudd Park Pop-Up Dog Park, 3.0 km away.

For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Windsor Park, about 6.8 km away. The closest with a dog fountain is Fisherman's Wharf Park, about 1.3 km away.

Questions

Before you go.

Is there water for dogs at Captain Jacobson Park?

No dog fountain is recorded, so bring water.

Is there parking at Captain Jacobson Park?

Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.1 km away.

After the walk

Dog-friendly nearby.

Nearby

The closest other off-leash parks.

  1. 0.5 km awayBarnard ParkVictoria
  2. 1.0 km awayHighrock ParkEsquimalt
  3. 1.2 km awayFleming BeachEsquimalt
  4. 1.3 km awayFisherman's Wharf ParkVictoria