Off-leash area · Barrie
Sunnidale Park DOLRA (Sunnidale Dog Off Leash Park)
Inside Sunnidale Park. Also known as Sunnidale Dog Off Leash Park.
Notice (Oct 31, 2026). Emergency stormwater work south of Coulter Street has closed the Coulter Street parking lot and park trail; the dog park and trails are still reachable from Sunnidale Road. Source
- Fenced
- Double-gated
At the gate
227 Sunnidale Road (between Sunnidale Road and Coulter Street), Barrie
Wooded natural area between Sunnidale Road and Coulter Street; while the Coulter Street lot is closed, enter from Sunnidale Road.
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Entry
- Double-gated
- Small-dog area
- No separate area
- Ground
- Dirt
- 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.
- Seating
- Yes
- Entrances and lots
- Dorian Parker Centre lot (227 Sunnidale Road) · Coulter Street lot (closed until the end of October 2026)
- Parking
- Public lot right at the area
Not in the records yet: water for dogs, shade, washroom 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, 2.4 km away in a straight line.
Call 705-722-0377From the source
- 7.15-acre wooded, rolling natural area with footpaths, double gates and 4-foot wire mesh fencing
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Parking at the Dorian Parker Centre lot (227 Sunnidale Road), along Sunnidale Road, and at the Coulter Street lot
- Max two dogs per person; dogs must wear current City registration and rabies tags
- Streams nearby are not tested for water quality
- Trail upgrades in 2020 added two permanent bridges and new benches.
- 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 Sunnidale Park DOLRA
The ground is dirt.
It's fenced, which makes it a good pick for dogs still working on recall. There's no separate small-dog area.
The next nearest off-leash area is Bayview Drive DOLRA, about 6.8 km away. For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Bayview Drive DOLRA, about 6.8 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Sunnidale Park DOLRA fenced?
Yes, the off-leash area is recorded as fenced.
Is there a small-dog area at Sunnidale Park DOLRA?
No, there is no separate small-dog area.
Is there parking at Sunnidale Park DOLRA?
Yes, the nearest public lot is under 0.1 km away.
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