The City of Niagara Falls offers two off-leash dog parks, open daily from dawn to dusk. These parks provide safe spaces for dogs and their owners to exercise, socialize and relax.
Operating Hours
Both dog parks are open daily from dawn to dusk.
Sometimes the City needs to close the parks for maintenance or special events. We'll post notices to let you know.
Locations
Niagara Falls Dog Park (North End)
Located at Firemen's Park, 2275 Dorchester Road, at Mountain Road
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Niagara Falls Bark Park (South End)
Located at The Niagara Falls Humane Society, 6025 Chippawa Parkway, near Stanley Avenue![asdf]()
Rules of the Leash Free Dog Parks
Thank you for keeping our parks clean for everyone to enjoy and for discouraging unwanted pests. Use the Sutera Dog Waste In-Ground Containers, conveniently located near the park entrances!
- Use at your own risk: The City of Niagara Falls, the S.C.V.F.A., and the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society are not responsible for any loss, damage or injury that may occur from using these dog parks.
- By-law and regulations: Dog Owners are subject to the Ontario Dog Owners’ Liability Act and applicable City By-Laws, including the Parks By-law.
- Licensing and health: All dogs must have a valid license tag and up-to-date vaccinations (eg, rabies). City staff, the Niagara SPCA, or the Humane Society may conduct health or tag inspections.
- Supervision and control: Always keep your dog in sight and under verbal control. Children under 13 must have adult supervision in the dog parks.
- Restricted dogs: Dogs under 4 months, sick or injured dogs, female dogs in heat, and aggressive dogs are not allowed. Aggressive dogs must leave the park immediately.
- Size-specific areas: Use the designated small or large dog areas based on your dog’s size.
- Limit on dogs: A maximum of three dogs per owner/handler is allowed.
- Prohibited items and activities: Glass containers, food, toys, smoking, vaping, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the parks.
- Access and authority:
- The City and the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association (S.C.V.F.A.) have the authority to deny access to the Niagara Falls Dog Park at Firemen's Park.
- The City and the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society have the authority to deny access to the Niagara Falls Bark Park on Chippawa Parkway.
- The City reserves the right to close the dog parks to public use at any time, seasonally during winter months, during maintenance operations, or for scheduled special events.
Contact
To report vandalism, damage, or other park issues, please contact the Municipal Works Service Centre at 905-356-1355.
For concerns about disrespectful or inappropriate behaviour in the park, visit our RZone page to report it. The RZone policy helps keep our parks safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
