Off-leash area · Toronto
Gerrard - Carlaw Parkette
Notice. The off-leash area is temporarily at the southeast corner of Gerrard and Carlaw until the parkette is restored after Ontario Line construction. Source
- Fenced
- Water for dogs
- All-weather ground
At the gate
855 Gerrard St E, Toronto
While Metrolinx uses the parkette (southwest corner of Gerrard Street and Carlaw Avenue) for Ontario Line construction, the off-leash area has moved to the southeast corner of the intersection.
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- No separate area
- Water for dogs
- Dog fountain
- Ground
- Wood chipsAll-weather: less mud in the wet months
- Water for people
- Yes
- Lighting
- Lit
- Size
- 1,900 m²about 25% of a soccer field
- Parking
- Public lot, about 0.2 km away
- Transit
- Pape Station, 1.4 km9 bus stops within a short walk
- Off-leash hours
- 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Seating
- 5 benches or picnic tablesMapped on OpenStreetMap
- Dog-waste bins
- 1 bin or bag dispenser, right by the areaMapped on OpenStreetMap
- Shelter
- Covered shelter, about 70 m awayMapped on OpenStreetMap
Not in the records yet: shade and washroom. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: PetNation, Toronto, 2.0 km away in a straight line.
Call 833-467-3846Local 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
Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Gerrard - Carlaw Parkette
Gerrard - Carlaw Parkette covers about 1,900 m², roughly 25% of a soccer field. The ground is wood chips.
It's fenced, which makes it a good pick for dogs still working on recall. There's no separate small-dog area.
For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Allan Gardens, about 2.6 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Gerrard - Carlaw Parkette fenced?
Yes, the off-leash area is recorded as fenced.
What are the off-leash hours at Gerrard - Carlaw Parkette?
7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Is there a small-dog area at Gerrard - Carlaw Parkette?
No, there is no separate small-dog area.
Is there water for dogs at Gerrard - Carlaw Parkette?
Yes, there is a dog-height drinking fountain.
Is there parking at Gerrard - Carlaw Parkette?
Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.2 km away. By transit, Pape Station is about 1.4 km away.
After the walk
Dog-friendly nearby.
- Tinga Kim TaqueriaDogs on the patio · 1.0 km away
- Eastbound Brewing CompanyDogs on the patio · 1.1 km away
- All dog-friendly spots
Nearby
