At the gate
400 North River Road, Vanier, Ottawa
- Fencing
- Fencedfenced off-leash area inside a park where dogs must otherwise be leashed
- Washroom nearby
- Yes
- Parking
- Public lot, about 0.1 km awayPaid
- Transit
- uOttawa Station, 1.4 km10 bus stops within a short walk
- Seating
- 5 benches or picnic tablesMapped on OpenStreetMap
Not in the records yet: small-dog area, water for dogs, shade, 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, 1.7 km away in a straight line.
Call 613-745-0123From the source
- Only part of the park is off leash. The City's rule: Dogs allowed off leash while inside fenced area. Dogs on leash in rest of park.
- Keep dogs at least 5 metres from play areas and pools.
- The park's asphalt parking lot at 400 North River Road has 28 spaces (2 accessible); parking is metered.
- The public washroom in Riverain Park is seasonal; when open, it's available 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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
Field notes
About Riverain Park
The area is fenced, so it suits dogs whose recall is still a work in progress.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Riverain Park fenced?
Yes, the off-leash area is recorded as fenced.
Is there parking at Riverain Park?
Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.1 km away and paid. By transit, uOttawa Station is about 1.4 km away.
After the walk
Dog-friendly nearby.
- The Aulde Dubliner & Pour HouseDogs on the patio · 1.6 km away
- Heart & Crown ByWardDogs on the patio · 1.7 km away
- All dog-friendly spots
Nearby