What are the off-leash hours at Richelieu Park?

Off leash before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. daily; on leash 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the forest is on leash at all times.

Is there parking at Richelieu Park?

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

Richelieu Park off-leash dog area, Ottawa, ON

Richelieu Park

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Washroom nearby

At the gate

300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Ottawa

The time-based off-leash rule covers the park outside the forest, which stays on leash at all hours.

Washroom nearby: Yes
Parking: Public lot right at the areaFree
Transit: 3 bus stops nearby
Off-leash hours: Off leash before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. daily; on leash 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the forest is on leash at all times

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: Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital, Ottawa, 2.5 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: The forest is on-leash at all times. The remainder of the park: is dogs on leash, 9am-6pm daily; dogs allowed off-leash all other times.
Keep dogs at least 5 metres from play areas and pools.
Public washrooms are inside the Ottawa Public Library Vanier Branch and the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, open during building hours.
The park's asphalt parking lot at 300 des Pères-Blancs Avenue has 80 spaces (6 accessible).

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

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Richelieu Park

About Richelieu Park

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