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Dogford leash-free dog park in Brantford
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Dogford leash-free dog park in Brantford. Dogford Park is the leash-free park described in Brantford’s animal services guide.
Key information
Dogford Park is the leash-free park described in Brantford’s animal services guide. The city lists daily access except seasonal Tuesday-morning grass cutting. Use the double gate carefully, bring water and clean up after your dog.
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Key facts and next steps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where is Dogford Park? | The city links Dogford Park at 189 Gilkison Street in Brantford. Use the park's map section for the location. This guide covers Dogford's published animal-services rules, not every dog area in the wider region. |
| When should I remove my dog's leash? | Remove it inside the double-gated area before entering the park. This keeps the transition between the public approach and the leash-free enclosure within the gate system described by the city. |
| Must I fill a hole my dog digs? | Yes. Filling holes is one of the city's listed park rules. Leaving a hole can affect other park users, dogs and maintenance work, even if it was made during a short visit. |
Sources: Leash Free Dog Park · Pet Licences
Before entering Dogford
Where is Dogford Park?
The city links Dogford Park at 189 Gilkison Street in Brantford. Use the park's map section for the location. This guide covers Dogford's published animal-services rules, not every dog area in the wider region.
Source: Leash Free Dog Park
When does Dogford Park close for maintenance?
The city describes the park as open seven days a week except Tuesday mornings for seasonal grass cutting. A posted closure or maintenance notice should take priority over a usual visiting pattern.
Source: Leash Free Dog Park
What should I bring for my dog?
Have drinking water available and bring a way to collect waste. The city's rules make the owner responsible for cleaning up, controlling entry through the gates and filling holes the dog digs.
Source: Leash Free Dog Park
Sources: Leash Free Dog Park · Pet Licences
Using the enclosure
When should I remove my dog's leash?
Remove it inside the double-gated area before entering the park. This keeps the transition between the public approach and the leash-free enclosure within the gate system described by the city.
Source: Leash Free Dog Park
How do I use the double gate?
Let other dogs leave the double-gated area before entering. Close the first gate behind you before opening the second. Do not leave both gates open at the same time.
Source: Leash Free Dog Park
Should I stay beside the entrance?
The city asks owners to move around the park with their dog instead of gathering near the gate. This leaves the entry area available for other people and dogs coming or going.
Source: Leash Free Dog Park
Sources: Leash Free Dog Park · Pet Licences
Waste, licensing and help
Must I fill a hole my dog digs?
Yes. Filling holes is one of the city's listed park rules. Leaving a hole can affect other park users, dogs and maintenance work, even if it was made during a short visit.
Source: Leash Free Dog Park
What are the dog-waste rules?
Remove and sanitarily dispose of dog waste immediately. The city's animal-services page notes an exception for assistance dogs while performing their duties. The general clean-up duty applies across the city.
Source: Leash Free Dog Park
Does a leash-free park replace the dog licence requirement?
No. Dogs must still be licensed by three months of age or within 10 days of acquisition, with annual renewal. A leash-free enclosure changes the permitted location for exercise, not the registration requirement.
Source: Leash Free Dog Park
Where can I get help with the published park rules?
Contact the City of Brantford at 519-759-4150. Give the Dogford Park name and the location of the issue. Use the linked city animal-services page for current park notices and any bylaw questions.
Source: Leash Free Dog Park
Sources: Leash Free Dog Park · Pet Licences
Dogford Park location
Dogford Park
189 Gilkison Street, Brantford, Ontario
Leash-free dog exercise location named by the city. Seasonal Tuesday-morning grass cutting is excluded from the usual daily access.
Sources: Leash Free Dog Park
Apply, book or get help
Sources: Leash Free Dog Park · Pet Licences