Off-leash area · Barrie
Bayview Drive DOLRA (Bayview Drive Dog Off-Leash Recreation Area)
Also known as Bayview Drive Dog Off-Leash Recreation Area, Sadlon Arena dog park.
Notice. YMCA community centre construction next door: the area stays open but can only be entered through the west end gate nearest Sadlon Arena, and visitors may need to park farther away. Source
- Partly fenced
- Small-dog area
At the gate
555 Bayview Drive, Barrie
Beside Sadlon Arena at 555 Bayview Drive; the walk-in entrance is nearest the arena's north lot.
- Fencing
- Partly fencedthree fenced pens, plus an off-leash natural area whose perimeter fence has gaps
- Small-dog area
- Yes, separate area
- Swimming
- See the ruleStreams in and near the area are natural and not tested for water quality; follow your vet's advice on letting dogs drink or wade.
- Entrances and lots
- Sadlon Arena north lot · Sadlon Arena south-east lot (when the north lot is closed for events) · West end gate (only entry during YMCA construction)
- Parking
- Public lot, about 0.3 km awayFree
- Transit
- 5 bus stops nearby
Not in the records yet: water for dogs, shade, washroom, ground and off-leash hours. Check the posted signs for hours. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: Huronia Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Barrie, 5.2 km away in a straight line.
Call 705-722-0377From the source
- Three fenced pens: a 1-acre west pen, a 0.25-acre small dog pen (up to 30 lb) and a 1.8-acre east pen for all dogs
- Dogs may also run off leash in the natural area beyond the pens, but its perimeter fence has gaps, so it is not secure
- Park in the north arena lot, or the south-east lot when the north lot is closed for events
- During YMCA construction next door, entry is only through the west end gate near Sadlon Arena
- Max two dogs per person; dogs must wear current City registration and rabies tags
- The 1-acre west pen has gates into the small-dog pen and onto the trail system.
- Poison ivy grows in the natural areas; the City sprays herbicide to remove it and posts signs when it does.
Local rule · Barrie
Dogs aren't allowed in Barrie's waterfront parks, even on a leash; off leash is only inside the two Dog Off-Leash Recreation Areas. City of Barrie
Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Bayview Drive DOLRA
It's partly fenced: some sides are open, so keep an eye on the gaps. The nearest recorded fenced option is Sunnidale Park DOLRA, 6.8 km away. There is a separate section for small or shy dogs.
The next nearest off-leash area is Sunnidale Park DOLRA, about 6.8 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Bayview Drive DOLRA fenced?
Partly. Some sides are fenced and some are open.
Is there a small-dog area at Bayview Drive DOLRA?
Yes, there is a separate area for small or shy dogs.
Is there parking at Bayview Drive DOLRA?
Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.3 km away and free.
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