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DOG PARKS TO CHECK OUT IN SIMCOE COUNTY

SHANE MACDONALD shanemacdonald@ simcoe.com

There are plenty of opportunities to let your dog off-leash in a controlled area for a run and to play in Simcoe County. Check out our list for locations near you.

ORILLIA

Clayt French Park, 112 Atlantis Dr. The leash-free dog zone at Clayt French Park is a small leash-free zone. It's one of the most popular features of the dinosaur-themed park.

Kitchener Park, 460 West St. S.Open since 2011, this large leash-free dog zone within Kitchener Park serves as a social hub for dog owners and their pets

SPRINGWATER/BARRIE

Community Sports Complex, 2100 Nursery Rd. While not an official offleash dog park, the MNR Forest behind the sports complex is a nice place to take the dogs off-leash. There is a pond there for dogs who like to swim.

MidlandLittle Lake Park, 606 Little Lake Park Rd. There is an off-leash area in part of Little Lake Park.

Tiffin Park, William Street. There is an off-leash area in part of Tiffin Park.

INNISFIL CENTENNIAL

Park, 2870 7th Line. Park features a fenced area with plenty of space for running.

Innisfil Beach Park, 676 Innisfil Beach Rd. The town of Innisfil is piloting a

dog beach at Beach 1 in Innisfil Beach Park. Dogs are allowed on Wednesdays until Aug. 31

WASAGA

Wasaga Beach Area 3, 11 22nd St. N. The Dog Beach does not encompass all of Beach Area 3. Domestic animals are permitted strictly

between the two wooden fences that have been erected at the east end of Beach Area 3 parking lot.

Oakview Woods Park, 1724 Mosley St. This yearround dog park is open daily from dawn until dusk.

Wasaga Sports Park, 1888 Klondike Park Rd.

There is a dog park area

here.

COLLINGWOOD

Pawplar Park 'Dog Town,' Train Trail. Enjoy a day with the pups, where they can meet other dogs and you can meet their owners.

BRADFORD

Scanlon Creek Bark Park, 3281 Yonge St. The Bark Park offers three generous acres for you and your pup. Double-gated and fully fenced in. A smaller grassy area is separated out for smaller dogs.

THORNBURY

Moreau Dog Park, 131 Alice St W. This enclosed dog park includes a staging area and a 150-foot wide by 180-foot long open green space for dogs and their owners to run and play.

STAYNER

Clearview EcoBark, 5833 County Rd 96. The dog park is fully equipped with tunnels, ramps, a drinking water fountain, a dog washing station, leash holders, benches and picnic tables.

TINY

Balm Beach, 7 Tiny Beaches Rd N. There's an enclosed park area where dogs may roam free accompanied by a responsible adult. There is a smaller fenced in area for smaller dogs.

PENETANGUISHENE

Penetanguishene Rotary Champlain Wendat Park, Trans-Canada Trail, Owen Street.

ANGUS

Glen Eton/Wildflower Park, 84 Parkside Cres. Dog park with shade and room to run.

BEETON

Beeton Dog Park, 152242 10th Side Rd. Park includes grassy areas for small and large dogs and is fenced off with a gate system.

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