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Temporary dog parks are coming to these Edmonton neighbourhoods for summer

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In a few months, the City of Edmonton will begin installing 30 pop-up dog parks as part of a six-month pilot project meant to help build "15-minute communities.” But as Dan Grummett reports, there's concerns the temporary off-leash areas will stretch resources at places like Animal Care and Control. – Jan 16, 2023

Temporary dog parks are coming to 19 neighbourhoods in Edmonton starting in mid-May, according to the city.

The neighbourhoods, most of which are located in the city’s southwest, were “identified as high need for an off-leash area,” said the city.

All of the parks have dog waste bags and dispensers, garbage cans and signage that details the responsibilities of dog owners.

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According to the city, almost all the parks will be fully fenced and have clearly identified boundaries. The parks will be, on average, about 3,000 square metres, the city said.

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The city said the areas were selected based on how close they were to existing off-leash areas, the number of licensed dogs in the neighbourhood and if there had been a number of requests for a dog park.

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Any of the temporary parks could become permanent if the six months they’re open prove to be a success, the city said, adding if significant changes are needed, a request for funding will need to be brought to city council.

Dog owners and people who live near the parks can give their feedback through a survey on the city’s website.

Temporary dog parks coming to Edmonton in mid-May:

  • Carlton: 16332 136 Street NW
  • Trumpeter/Hawks Ridge/Starling: Trumpeter Park, 20326 128 Avenue NW
  • Secord/Rosenthal: Winterburn Ball Diamond, 9704 Winterburn Road
  • Suder Greens/Webber Greens: Webber Greens Park, 1180 Webber Greens Drive
  • Breckenridge Greens/Granville: Granville Getty Park, 7630 Getty Link NW
  • Brittania Youngstown/Glenwood: 10235 160 Street NW
  • La Perle/Belmead: 9035 189 Street NW
  • The Hamptons/Glastonbury: Glastonbury Park, 1101 Grantham Drive NW
  • Jamieson Place: Colonel FC Jamieson Park, 5403 190 Street NW
  • Meadowlark Park: Jasper Place Jubilee Park, 9200 160 Street NW
  • Bulyea Heights: G.H.V. Bulyea Park, 280 Bulyea Road NW
  • Windermere: 1220 Windermere Way SW
  • Ambleside: Ambleside Park, 181 Ambleside Drive SW
  • Glenridding Heights: Glenridding Park, 1315 163 Street SW
  • South Terwillegar: Terwillegar South Park, 1504 Towne Centre Boulevard NW
  • Allard: 490 Allard Boulevard SW
  • Summerside: 1513 88 Street SW
  • Charlesworth: Charlesworth Park, 503 59 Street SW
  • Matt Berry/Hollick Kenyon: 15803 64 Street NW

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