Off-leash area · Parksville

Springwood Park Off-leash Dog Park

Inside Springwood Park.

  • Fenced
  • Water for dogs
  • Shade
  • Washroom nearby

At the gate

500 Despard Avenue West, Parksville

On Despard Ave by Springwood Park.

Fencing
FencedTwo side-by-side fenced areas.
Water for dogs
Dog fountain
Shade
Yes
Washroom nearby
Yes
Seating
Yes
Parking
Public lot, about 0.3 km away
Transit
2 bus stops nearby

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

If your dog gets hurt

Nearest 24-hour vet: Fantastic Beasts Veterinary Services Parksville, Parksville, 2.3 km away in a straight line.

Call 250-947-1763

From the source

  • Parksville's only designated off-leash area: two side-by-side fenced areas
  • Running water for dogs, bag dispensers and trash bins
  • Covered shelter with picnic table
  • Leash on entering and leaving; dogs must be off-leash inside
  • Licence and vaccinations required; no females in heat or puppies under 4 months
  • Park washrooms are at the ball-diamond concession (seasonal hours)
  • Vehicles not allowed in parks 11 p.m.-6 a.m. (Parks Bylaw 1523)
  • Small children are best kept out of the enclosure, where playing dogs can knock them over.
  • Owners must carry a visible leash at all times.
  • Springwood Park washrooms are open 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily from April 15 to October 15; in winter, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends.

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

Field notes

About Springwood Park Off-leash Dog Park

It's fenced, which makes it a good pick for dogs still working on recall.

The next nearest off-leash area is Garden Road East Off-Leash Dog Park, about 5.9 km away.

Questions

Before you go.

Is Springwood Park Off-leash Dog Park fenced?

Yes, the off-leash area is recorded as fenced.

Is there water for dogs at Springwood Park Off-leash Dog Park?

Yes, there is a dog-height drinking fountain.

Is there parking at Springwood Park Off-leash Dog Park?

Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.3 km away.

Nearby

The closest other off-leash parks.

  1. 5.9 km awayGarden Road East Off-Leash Dog ParkQualicum Beach
  2. 9.4 km awayQualicum Beach Civic Centre Dog ParkQualicum Beach
  3. 9.6 km awayQualicum Beach Community Park Off-Leash TrailsQualicum Beach
  4. 22 km awayMay Richards Bennett Pioneer ParkNanaimo