Partly. Some sides are fenced and some are open.

Is there parking at Reid Park?

Yes, the nearest public lot is under 0.1 km away and free. By transit, Corso Italia Station is about 1.0 km away.

Reid Park off-leash dog area, Ottawa, ON

Reid Park

Notice (Jul 24, 2026). The City consulted in spring 2026 on enclosing the dog area with 1.5 m chain-link fencing, adding a leashing area and switching to crushed-granite surfacing; results were posted July 24, 2026 and next steps are still to be announced. Source

Partly fenced

At the gate

40 Reid Avenue, Ottawa

Fencing: Partly fencedwooden post-and-rail fence around the dog area, with no leashing enclosure
Ground: Grass
Size: 2.3 haabout 3 soccer fields
Parking: Public lot right at the areaFree
Transit: Corso Italia Station, 1.0 km8 bus stops within a short walk
Seating: 7 benches or picnic tablesMapped on OpenStreetMap
Shelter: Covered shelter, about 40 m awayMapped on OpenStreetMap

Not in the records yet: small-dog area, 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: Dr. Vetamin Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital, Ottawa, 3.2 km away in a straight line.

Call 343-770-2070

From the source

Keep dogs at least 5 metres from play areas and pools.
Reid Park has 2 parking lots with about 48 spaces in all.
Many residents asked for a barrier between the dog area and the playground, and City staff support adding one.

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

Shaded: the off-leash boundary · dots: nearby parks

Reid Park

About Reid Park

Before you go.

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