Locations

Phyllis Rawlinson Park Off Leash Dog Area

This one hectare area is located in Phyllis Rawlinson Park and is surrounded by a 1.5m wire fence with cedar timber posts. The off leash area includes:

• onsite parking
• washrooms
• a separate area for small dogs
• double-gated entrance and exit

Tower Hill Off Leash Dog Area

This 3/4 hectare area is surrounded by a 1.5m chain link fence. The open space is located south of Tower Hill Road, just west of Yonge Street. The off leash area includes:

• a separate area for small dogs
• double-gated entrance and exit
• location along Richmond Hill's trail system
• new evergreen hedgerow

Hours of Operation

• April 15 to October 15 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• October 16 to April 14 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Rules and regulations

You can help keep our parks safe and clean for everyone by following these rules.

• The following dogs are not permitted in off leash areas:
  • Unlicensed dogs (Buy your dog licence online)
  • Female dogs in heat
  • Unneutered male dogs
  • Dogs without up-to-date vaccinations
  • Dogs requiring muzzles, according to the Dog Owner's Liability Act
• Dogs must be with an owner at least 16 years of age.
• One owner can't be responsible for more than three dogs in the off leash area.
• Dogs must be on leash coming in and out of the off leash area.
• Glass containers and other breakable items that might cause injury to the dogs are not allowed in the off leash area.
• Owners must pick up after their dog.
• Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the off leash area.
• Owners must be able to see their dogs at all times.
• Owners are responsible for their dogs at all times.

Contacts

For more information or to report problems or concerns, please contact:

• our animal services provider, Vaughan Animal Services by phone at 905-832-2281, toll free 1-855-227-7297 or at animal.services@vaughan.ca (lost/found/stray pets, dog bites/attacks, pet complaints, report dead/sick/injured wildlife)
• Richmond Hill By-law Enforcement Services at 905-771-0198