Off-leash area · Saanich
Playfair Park
Notice (Aug 19, 2026). A new gravel trail connection, drainage work and entrance upgrades are under way and expected to finish this fall; follow crew instructions on site. Source
- Fence not recorded
- Washroom nearby
At the gate
Rock Street or Cumberland Road, Saanich
Reached from Rock Street or Cumberland Road in the Quadra area; the washroom building is next to the playground.
- Washroom nearby
- Yes
- Seating
- Yes
- Parking
- Public lot, about 0.1 km away
- Transit
- 4 bus stops nearby
- Off-leash hours
- Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times
Not in the records yet: fencing, small-dog area, water for dogs, shade and ground. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: VCA Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital, Saanich, 1.7 km away in a straight line.
Call 250-475-2495From the source
- Animals Bylaw Schedule C park (leash-optional 6-9 am only)
- No dogs on playgrounds, off-trail in the rhododendron area, or in seasonal camas gardens
- Leash within 10 m of playground
- Washroom building next to the playground, open year-round (weather permitting)
- Must carry a leash and dog must wear a collar in leash-optional areas
- Dogs must stay out of the seasonal camas gardens.
Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Playfair Park
The nearest recorded fenced option is Rudd Park Pop-Up Dog Park, 2.1 km away.
For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park, about 2.7 km away. The closest with a dog fountain is Rudd Park Pop-Up Dog Park, about 2.1 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
What are the off-leash hours at Playfair Park?
Off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m. daily; on-leash at all other times.
Is there parking at Playfair Park?
Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.1 km away.
After the walk
Dog-friendly nearby.
- The Village TorquayDogs on the patio · 2.4 km away
- All dog-friendly spots
Nearby