Off-leash area · Nanaimo
Colliery Dam Park
- Fence not recorded
- Washroom nearby
At the gate
635 Wakesiah Avenue, Nanaimo
- Fencing
- Not recorded
- Small-dog area
- Not recorded
- Water for dogs
- Not recorded
- Shade
- Not recorded
- Washroom nearby
- Yes
- Ground
- Not recorded
- Parking
- Public lot, about 0.2 km awayFree
- Off-leash hours
- Off-leash during park hours; gates open 6 a.m.; close 11 p.m. Apr 1-Oct 31 and 7 p.m. Nov 1-Mar 31 (subject to change)
From the source
- Off-leash only on the trail around the upper dam (upper lake)
- Steep trails and narrow bridge crossings; leash dogs on bridges (city brochure)
- Small parking lot off Harewood Mines Road is closest to the upper dam trail
- Park washrooms are by the lower lake (city brochure)
- City rules: max 2 dogs per person; no females in heat or puppies under 4 months
Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Colliery Dam Park
You'll find Colliery Dam Park, an off-leash area, in Nanaimo. It's one of 12 off-leash areas in Nanaimo.
Whether it's fenced isn't recorded yet; treat it as open until you've checked. The nearest recorded fenced option is Beaufort Park, 3.6 km away.
The city records a washroom nearby. Off-leash hours: Off-leash during park hours; gates open 6 a.m.; close 11 p.m. Apr 1-Oct 31 and 7 p.m. Nov 1-Mar 31 (subject to change).
The nearest public parking lot is about 0.2 km away, and it is free.
Questions
Before you go.
Is Colliery Dam Park fenced?
It isn't recorded yet. The nearest recorded fenced park is Beaufort Park, 3.6 km away.
What are the off-leash hours at Colliery Dam Park?
Off-leash during park hours; gates open 6 a.m.; close 11 p.m. Apr 1-Oct 31 and 7 p.m. Nov 1-Mar 31 (subject to change).
Is there parking at Colliery Dam Park?
Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.2 km away and free.
What's the closest off-leash park to Colliery Dam Park?
Westwood Lake Park in Nanaimo, about 3.2 km away.
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