Is there parking at Balena Park?

Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.2 km away. By transit, Ottawa Station is about 1.3 km away.

Balena Park off-leash dog area, Ottawa, ON

Balena Park

Fence not recorded

At the gate

1640 Devon Street, Ottawa

Dogs are allowed in the open space, on the dirt path and in the asphalt parking area; the field house, pool and play structures are off limits.

Parking: Public lot, about 0.2 km away
Transit: Ottawa Station, 1.3 km1 bus stop within a short walk
Seating: 6 benches or picnic tablesMapped on OpenStreetMap
Shelter: Covered shelter, about 70 m awayMapped on OpenStreetMap

Not in the records yet: fencing, small-dog area, 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: Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital, Ottawa, 2.0 km away in a straight line.

Call 613-745-0123

From the source

Only part of the park is off leash. The City's rule: No dogs which includes field house, pool and play structures. Dogs allowed open space, asphalt parking and dirt path.
Keep dogs at least 5 metres from play areas and pools.

Local rule · Ottawa

Ottawa designates each park's dog rules: off leash, on leash or no dogs, sometimes by hour or season. Check the sign, and keep dogs 5 m from play areas and pools. City of Ottawa

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

Balena Park

About Balena Park

Before you go.

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