What are the off-leash hours at Whitehead Park?

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.

Is there parking at Whitehead Park?

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

Whitehead Park

At the gate

Prospect Lake Road or Goward Road, Saanich

At the north end of Prospect Lake, with parking lots off Prospect Lake Road and Goward Road.

Washroom nearby: Yes
Swimming: See the ruleNo dogs in the park or on the beach from May 1 to Aug 31.
Seating: Yes
Entrances and lots: Prospect Lake Road parking lot · Goward Road parking lot
Parking: Public lot right at the area
Off-leash hours: 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

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, 9.4 km away in a straight line.

From the source

Animals Bylaw Schedule C park (leash-optional 6-9 am only)
Dogs prohibited in the whole park, including the beach, May 1 to Aug 31
No dogs on playground; leash within 10 m of playground
Seasonal washrooms, generally open May through November
Saanich beaches page lists Whitehead Park among leash-optional beaches with a May-Aug dog ban
Prospect Lake beach, wharf and carry-in boat launch
Must carry a leash and dog must wear a collar in leash-optional areas
No dogs anywhere in the park, including the beach, from May 1 to August 31.

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