What are the off-leash hours at Waterfront Park Leash-Optional Area?

6 a.m. to 11 p.m. unless otherwise posted (City parks bylaw).

Is there water for dogs at Waterfront Park Leash-Optional Area?

Yes, there is a dog-height drinking fountain.

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

Waterfront Park Leash-Optional Area

Inside Waterfront Park.

At the gate

250 block W Esplanade, North Vancouver

Water for dogs: Dog fountain
Washroom nearby: Yes
Swimming: Not allowedDogs are not allowed on beaches or anywhere in the park south of the CN Rail tracks, except on the seawall.
Water for people: Yes
Parking: Public lot, about 0.1 km away
Transit: 18 bus stops nearby
Off-leash hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. unless otherwise posted (City parks bylaw)
Seating: 17 benches or picnic tablesMapped on OpenStreetMap

Not in the records yet: fencing, small-dog area, shade and ground. Know one?

If your dog gets hurt

Nearest 24-hour vet: Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre, Vancouver, 5.7 km away in a straight line.

From the source

Small leash-optional area (about 1,500 m²) at the north edge of the park; dogs are banned south of the CN tracks except on the seawall
Fountain with dog bowl and bottle filler beside the area; washrooms in the park's southeast corner (seasonal hours)
The park washrooms in the southeast corner are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. from spring to mid-fall and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in winter.

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