Off-leash area · Toronto
Barbara Hall Park
Notice. A replacement off-leash area of about the same size is planned; the current area is due to close for construction in spring 2027 and reopen in summer 2027 (timeline subject to change). Source
- Fenced
- Water for dogs
- All-weather ground
At the gate
519 Church St, Toronto
The current off-leash area is at the southwest corner of the park, on Church Street north of Wellesley Street East.
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- No separate area
- Water for dogs
- Dog fountain
- Ground
- GravelAll-weather: less mud in the wet months
- Lighting
- Lit
- Size
- 1,000 m²about 15% of a soccer field
- Parking
- Public lot right at the area
- Transit
- Wellesley Station, 0.3 km6 bus stops within a short walk
- Off-leash hours
- 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Seating
- 6 benches or picnic tablesMapped on OpenStreetMap
Not in the records yet: shade and washroom. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Toronto, 1.1 km away in a straight line.
Call 416-920-2002From the source
- Commercial dog walkers are not allowed here.
Local rule · Toronto
Dogs may only be off leash in Toronto's designated off-leash areas; elsewhere in parks they must be on a leash, and commercial dog walkers need a City permit. City of Toronto
Shaded: the off-leash boundary · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Barbara Hall Park
Barbara Hall Park covers about 1,000 m², roughly 15% of a soccer field. Underfoot it's gravel.
The area is fenced, so it suits dogs whose recall is still a work in progress. There's no separate small-dog area.
For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Allan Gardens, about 0.6 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Barbara Hall Park fenced?
Yes, the off-leash area is recorded as fenced.
What are the off-leash hours at Barbara Hall Park?
7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Is there a small-dog area at Barbara Hall Park?
No, there is no separate small-dog area.
Is there water for dogs at Barbara Hall Park?
Yes, there is a dog-height drinking fountain.
Is there parking at Barbara Hall Park?
Yes, the nearest public lot is under 0.1 km away. By transit, Wellesley Station is about 0.3 km away.
After the walk
Dog-friendly nearby.
- Dessert Lady Cafe & BakeryDogs on the patio · 0.8 km away
- Buvette PaceyDogs on the patio · 1.7 km away
- All dog-friendly spots
Nearby