Fido could soon have more areas to play within Burnaby.
The city is seeking public feedback through a survey of a possible extension of the off-leash area at Barnet Marine Park while adding a new off-leash park at Willingdon Heights Park.
BARNET MARINE PARK DOG OFF-LEASH AREA
Barnet Marine Park is located on the shores of Burrard Inlet in north Burnaby and is 1.2 hectares of open space for dogs to be off-leash.
The park is open during select hours during the fall as well as the winter season but there are time restrictions during the high usage periods during spring and summer.
From May to September, the off-leash dog area is open on weekdays from dawn to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to dusk. On weekends, the park is only open from dawn to 10 p.m.
The city is now considering extending the boundaries of the off-leash area to the west. If the project goes ahead, the trail length would go from 420 metres to 920 metres.
The expanded area is made upon trails and wooded areas which will continue to have open access and shared with all park users.
The city says they are also considering lifting time restrictions of the off-leash area during the summer months.
A survey is available for thoughts and feedback until Aug. 31, 2021 at 11.59 p.m. via the city website.
Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby could see an extension at its off-leash dog park. . By City of Burnaby
WILLINGDON HEIGHTS PARK DOG OFF-LEASH AREA
There are currently10 off-leash dog areas located throughout numerous parks in Burnaby where dogs can exercise and train but are not only for dogs and can be shared with other park users.
The city says northeast Burnaby is continuing to grow at a rapid base, which means resident needs are are also changing.
"The city is currently identifying new locations to build off-leash areas in our parks and is considering the development of a new fenced-in off-leash area for dog in the southern tip of the Willingdon Heights Park," a city proposal says.
"The proposed Willingdon Heights Park dog off-leash area will better serve the growing neighbourhood with residents.
"It will create a safe, more engaging park space for people with and without dogs."
A survey is available until August 31 at 12:59 p.m. via the city website.
Final reports for both parks are expected this fall.
A new off-leash dog area could be added at Willingdon Heights Park. . By City of Burnaby
