Off-leash area · Nanaimo
Northfield Rotary Lookout Park (Northfield Rest Stop)
Also known as Northfield Park, Northfield Rest Stop.
- Fenced
- Washroom nearby
At the gate
2450 Northfield Road, Nanaimo
Behind the visitor info kiosk at the Parkway rest stop where the Parkway meets Northfield Rd.
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Water for dogs
- Drinking fountain or tap, right by the areaMapped on OpenStreetMap
- Washroom nearby
- Yes
- Size
- 1,300 m²about 20% of a soccer field
- Parking
- Public lot right at the area
- Off-leash hours
- Park hours 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Mar 1-Oct 31; 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov 1-Mar 1 (Parks Bylaw 7340)
- Seating
- 3 benches or picnic tablesMapped on OpenStreetMap
Not in the records yet: small-dog area, shade and ground. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: Fantastic Beasts Veterinary Services Parksville, Parksville, 30 km away in a straight line.
Call 250-947-1763From the source
- Off-leash in the fenced area only (Bylaw 7316)
- No leashed dogs inside the fenced area; remove choke chains before entering
- On the 22 km Parkway Trail
- City rules: max 2 dogs per person; no females in heat or puppies under 4 months
- The park is listed as wheelchair accessible.
Shaded: the off-leash boundary · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Northfield Rotary Lookout Park
Northfield Rotary Lookout Park covers about 1,300 m², roughly 20% of a soccer field.
The area is fenced, so it suits dogs whose recall is still a work in progress.
For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Beban Park, about 1.5 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Northfield Rotary Lookout Park fenced?
Yes, the off-leash area is recorded as fenced.
What are the off-leash hours at Northfield Rotary Lookout Park?
Park hours 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Mar 1-Oct 31; 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov 1-Mar 1 (Parks Bylaw 7340).
Is there parking at Northfield Rotary Lookout Park?
Yes, the nearest public lot is under 0.1 km away.
After the walk
Dog-friendly nearby.
- Longwood BreweryDogs on the patio · 0.6 km away
- All dog-friendly spots
Nearby