Off-leash area · Richmond

No. 3 Road Bark Park

  • Not fenced
  • Water for dogs
  • All-weather ground
  • Shade
100 mN
Off-leash boundary · 1.3 ha

At the gate

13900 Number 3 Road, Richmond

At the south foot of No. 3 Road on the South Dyke Trail, along the South Arm of the Fraser River.

Fencing
Not fenced
Water for dogs
Dog fountain
Shade
Yes
Ground
Grass · GravelAll-weather: less mud in the wet months
Seating
Yes
Size
1.3 haabout 2 soccer fields
Parking
Public lot, about 0.2 km awayFree
Off-leash hours
5 a.m. to 11 p.m. unless otherwise posted (Richmond parks bylaw)

Not in the records yet: small-dog area and washroom. Know one?

If your dog gets hurt

Nearest 24-hour vet: Intercity Animal Emergency Clinic, Vancouver, 12 km away in a straight line.

Call 604-321-8080

From the source

  • Unfenced riverside area at the south foot of No. 3 Road on the South Dyke Trail; shared with walkers, joggers and cyclists
  • Water fountain with dog bowl, benches, picnic tables and on-site parking
  • A 2.8 ha waterfront park whose main purpose is off-leash use, with gravel trails and open space.
  • Look for the public art: whimsical dog caricatures.

Shaded: the off-leash boundary · dots: nearby parks

Field notes

About No. 3 Road Bark Park

No. 3 Road Bark Park covers about 1.3 ha, roughly 2 soccer fields. The ground is grass and gravel.

It isn't fenced, so reliable recall matters here. The nearest recorded fenced option is South Arm Community Park, 3.2 km away.

It's the biggest off-leash area in Richmond. For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Pebble Hill Park, about 12 km away.

Questions

Before you go.

Is No. 3 Road Bark Park fenced?

No, it is recorded as unfenced. The nearest recorded fenced park is South Arm Community Park, 3.2 km away.

What are the off-leash hours at No. 3 Road Bark Park?

5 a.m. to 11 p.m. unless otherwise posted (Richmond parks bylaw).

Is there water for dogs at No. 3 Road Bark Park?

Yes, there is a dog-height drinking fountain.

Is there parking at No. 3 Road Bark Park?

Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.2 km away and free.

Nearby

The closest other off-leash parks.

  1. 0.9 km awayWoodwards SloughRichmond
  2. 2.9 km awayHorseshoe Slough TrailRichmond
  3. 3.2 km awaySouth Arm Community ParkRichmond
  4. 3.5 km awayLondon/Steveston Neighbourhood ParkRichmond