Leashless

110 off-leash areas in Saanich. 4 recorded as fenced or partly fenced. 1 park with a small-dog area and 3 parks with water for dogs. Fencing isn't recorded for 106 of them yet.

Showing 110 of 110

  1. Saanich

    Agate Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  2. Saanich

    Allenby Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  3. Saanich

    Ambassador Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  4. Saanich · Arbutus Cove Park

    Arbutus Cove Park Beach

    • Fence not recorded
    • Beach & water
    • All-weather ground
    SandBeach: off-leash (under control) at all times; park above the beach: on-leash at all times
  5. Saanich

    Balmacarra Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Park: off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m., on-leash otherwise; beach at Margaret Bay: off-leash under control at all times
  6. Saanich

    Baxter Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  7. Saanich

    Bear Hill Regional Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash if under control; park open sunrise to sunset
  8. Saanich

    Beckton Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  9. Saanich

    Beckwith Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  10. Saanich

    Bernard Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  11. Saanich

    Bisley Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  12. Saanich

    Blair Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  13. Saanich

    Braefoot Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  14. Saanich

    Broadmead Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  15. Saanich

    Brodick Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  16. Saanich

    Browning Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  17. Saanich

    Brydon Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  18. Saanich

    Cadboro-Gyro Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Park: off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m., on-leash otherwise; beach and access points: on-leash at all times
  19. Saanich

    Casa Marcia Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  20. Saanich

    Catalina Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  21. Saanich

    Cecelia Creek Falls Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  22. Saanich

    Century Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  23. Saanich

    Charlton Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  24. Saanich

    Chatterton Hill Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  25. Saanich

    Claremont-Goddard Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  26. Saanich

    Colquitz Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. on the trail corridor, except the Panama Flats section; on-leash at all other times
  27. Saanich

    Commonwealth Place Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    PavedOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  28. Saanich

    Copley East Park

    • Fence not recorded
    GravelOff-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  29. Saanich

    Copley West Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  30. Saanich

    Cordova Bay Beaches

    • Fence not recorded
    Year-round, except no dogs May to August after 9 a.m. between Walema Avenue and Cordova Bay Park
  31. Saanich

    Cordova Bay Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  32. Saanich

    Craigflower-Kosapsom Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Park: off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m., on-leash otherwise; beach: on-leash at all times
  33. Saanich · Cuthbert Holmes Park

    Cuthbert Holmes Park Off-Leash Berm

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times on the berm only; on-leash everywhere else in the park
  34. Saanich

    Edge Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  35. Saanich

    Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    • Washroom nearby
    GravelOff-leash if under control; park open sunrise to sunset; no dogs in designated beach/picnic areas at Beaver Lake, Hamsterly, Eagle and Water Ski beaches Jun 1-Sep 15 except passing through on leash
  36. Saanich

    Emily Carr Park

    • Fence not recorded
    GravelOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  37. Saanich

    Estelline Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  38. Saanich

    Fairburn Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  39. Saanich

    Falaise Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  40. Saanich

    Fowler Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    GrassOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  41. Saanich

    Francis/King Regional Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    • Washroom nearby
    DirtOff-leash if under control; park open sunrise to sunset; leash required on the Elsie King Trail
  42. Saanich

    Francisco Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  43. Saanich

    Glanford Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  44. Saanich · Glencoe Cove-Kwatsech Park

    Glencoe Cove Beach

    • Fence not recorded
    • Beach & water
    Beach: leash-optional (under control); park trails: on-leash at all times
  45. Saanich

    Glencraig Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Grass · PavedOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  46. Saanich

    Gore-Peace Memorial Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  47. Saanich

    Gorge Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except on-leash at docks, beaches, water access points and community gardens
  48. Saanich

    Gorge Waterway Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. except at water accesses; on-leash at all other times
  49. Saanich

    Goward Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  50. Saanich

    Hampton Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  51. Saanich

    Harvest Lane Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  52. Saanich · Hollydene Park

    Hollydene Park Beach

    • Fence not recorded
    • Beach & water
    Beach: off-leash (under control) at all times; park above the beach: on-leash at all times
  53. Saanich

    Horner Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  54. Saanich

    Houlihan Park

    • Fence not recorded
    PavedOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  55. Saanich

    Hyacinth Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  56. Saanich · Hyacinth Park

    Hyacinth Park Pop-Up Dog Park

    • Fenced
    • Water for dogs
  57. Saanich

    Industrial Buffer Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  58. Saanich

    Kenmore Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    GravelOff-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  59. Saanich

    King Alfred Park

    • Fence not recorded
    GrassOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  60. Saanich

    Kings Community Nature Space

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  61. Saanich

    Lambrick Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Gravel · PavedOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  62. Saanich · Lambrick Park

    Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park

    • Fenced
    • Small-dog area
    • Water for dogs
  63. Saanich

    Layritz Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  64. Saanich

    Leeds Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  65. Saanich

    Lochside Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  66. Saanich

    Majestic Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  67. Saanich

    Maltwood Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  68. Saanich

    Marigold Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    DirtOff-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  69. Saanich

    Maynard Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  70. Saanich

    McBriar Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    GravelOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  71. Saanich

    McMinn Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    • Washroom nearby
    Grass · Gravel · DirtOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  72. Saanich

    McMorran Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  73. Saanich

    Meadow Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  74. Saanich

    Montague Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Grass · GravelOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  75. Saanich

    Moor Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    GravelOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  76. Saanich · PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park)

    Mount Douglas Park Beach (PKOLS Beach)

    • Fence not recorded
    • Beach & water
    • All-weather ground
    • Washroom nearby
    SandSep 1-Apr 30: off-leash (under control) on the beach; May 1-Aug 31: no dogs on the beach
  77. Saanich · PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park)

    Mount Douglas Park Leash-Optional Trails (PKOLS Trails)

    Temporarily closed
    • Partly fenced
    • Trail
    • Shade
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times on the designated trails; on-leash in the rest of the park
  78. Saanich

    Mount View Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Grass · PavedOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  79. Saanich

    Mountain Forest Regional Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash if under control; park open sunrise to sunset
  80. Saanich

    Normandy Park

    • Fence not recorded
    PavedOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  81. Saanich

    Onyx Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Grass · GravelOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  82. Saanich

    Outerbridge Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  83. Saanich

    Parker Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Park: off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m., on-leash otherwise; beach: off-leash under control at all times
  84. Saanich

    Parkwood Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  85. Saanich

    Perez Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  86. Saanich

    Playfair Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  87. Saanich

    Pondwood Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  88. Saanich

    Prospect Lake Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  89. Saanich

    Qu'Appelle Park

    • Fence not recorded
    PavedOff-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  90. Saanich

    Rainbow Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  91. Saanich

    Rainbow Ridge Park

    • Fence not recorded
    GravelOff-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  92. Saanich

    Regina Park

    • Fence not recorded
    GravelOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  93. Saanich

    Reynolds Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  94. Saanich

    Rogers Court Park

    • Fence not recorded
    GravelOff-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  95. Saanich

    Rogers Park

    • Fence not recorded
    GravelOff-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  96. Saanich

    Rosedale Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    • Washroom nearby
    GravelOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  97. Saanich

    Rowan Park

    • Fence not recorded
    GravelOff-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  98. Saanich

    Rudd Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  99. Saanich · Rudd Park

    Rudd Park Pop-Up Dog Park

    • Fenced
    • Water for dogs
    • Washroom nearby
  100. Saanich

    Rutledge Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    PavedOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  101. Saanich

    Sayward Hill Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  102. Saanich

    Sierra Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  103. Saanich

    South Valley Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    PavedOff-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  104. Saanich

    Springridge Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  105. Saanich

    Tolmie Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  106. Saanich

    Tyndall Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  107. Saanich

    Vantreight Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    GravelOff-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  108. Saanich

    Vic Derman Park

    • Fence not recorded
    Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
  109. Saanich

    Wetherby Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Shade
    Off-leash (under control) at all times, except areas signed on-leash
  110. Saanich

    Whitehead Park

    • Fence not recorded
    • Washroom nearby
    Sep 1-Apr 30: park off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m., on-leash otherwise; lake beach leash-optional; May 1-Aug 31: no dogs in park or on beach

The guide

Off-leash in Saanich

There are 110 public off-leash areas in Saanich: 3 fully fenced, 1 partly fenced, 1 with off-leash trails, 4 with beach or water access and 1 with a small-dog area.

If you need a fence, start with Hyacinth Park Pop-Up Dog Park, Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park and Rudd Park Pop-Up Dog Park.

For longer walks, Mount Douglas Park Leash-Optional Trails has off-leash trails; for dogs that swim, Arbutus Cove Park Beach, Glencoe Cove Beach, Hollydene Park Beach and Mount Douglas Park Beach have beach or water access.

Fencing is recorded for 4 of 110 areas here. Everything on this page comes from the Saanich website and the Capital Regional District website.

After the walk

Dog-friendly spots in Saanich

Questions

Good to know.

How many off-leash dog parks are there in Saanich?

110 public off-leash areas are listed for Saanich.

Are there fenced dog parks in Saanich?

Yes, 4 are recorded as fully or partly fenced, including Hyacinth Park Pop-Up Dog Park, Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park and Mount Douglas Park Leash-Optional Trails.

Are there off-leash trails in Saanich?

Yes: Mount Douglas Park Leash-Optional Trails.

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