Off-leash area · Thorold
Van Stralen-Griffiths Dog Park
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Washroom nearby
At the gate
Beaverdams Road, Thorold (by Lake Gibson), Thorold
Beside Lake Gibson on Beaverdams Road, overlooking the Mel Swart - Lake Gibson Conservation Park; small and large dogs use separate entrances.
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Yes, separate area
- Washroom nearby
- Yes
- Seating
- Yes
- Lighting
- Lit
- Parking
- On-site parking
Not in the records yet: 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: Niagara Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Thorold, 1.7 km away in a straight line.
Call 905-641-3185From the source
- Fully fenced with separate entrances for small and large dogs.
- Solar lighting for evening visits; benches and free parking.
- Portable toilet on site (city washroom list).
- Land donated to the city on condition it become a dog park; opened in October 2024.
- Waste bins and a free waste-bag station are on site.
Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Van Stralen-Griffiths Dog Park
It's fenced, which makes it a good pick for dogs still working on recall. There is a separate section for small or shy dogs.
The next nearest off-leash area is Burgoyne Woods Leash-Free Dog Park, about 4.8 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Van Stralen-Griffiths Dog Park fenced?
Yes, the off-leash area is recorded as fenced.
Is there a small-dog area at Van Stralen-Griffiths Dog Park?
Yes, there is a separate area for small or shy dogs.
Is there parking at Van Stralen-Griffiths Dog Park?
Yes, the city lists on-site parking.
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