Dog Park and On-Leash Areas

Dogs are allowed off-leash in the designated “off-leash area” of the Lions Sugarbowl Park. In addition, dogs on a leash (maximum 6' length) are permitted in parking lots, designated pathways or hiking trails located within park including the Friendship Trail and within passive areas of parks. Dogs are not permitted in cemeteries or public beaches.

Refer to By-Law No. 73-2021 for further information about dogs in parks and on beaches.

Off-leash Areas:

The Off-leash Dog Park is in the Lions Sugarbowl Park at the corner of Gilmore Road and Central Avenue. Approximately one (1) acre in size, the fenced park allows dogs to play off-leash in grassy and treed parkland terrain. The park is open from dawn to dusk, seven days per week. Parking is available beside the Central Fire Station.

Dog Park Rules:

• Please remember to pick up your dog's waste.
• All dogs must display their current dog license and vaccination tags.
• Please remain in sight and voice control of your dog at all times within the Off-Leash Dog Area.

Dog License:

Don't forget to renew your dog license. The Annual License fee is $40.00 for a dog not altered and $30.00 if it is spayed or neutered. Every license is valid 365 days and automatically expire thereafter. All renewal applications renewed more than 30 days after the 365 day period has lapsed, shall be subject to the prescribed late payment fee.

To receive a dog license, please email or contact the Humane Society of Greater Niagara for more information. LCHS Phone: 905-682-0767. You may also purchase your dog license in person at the following locations:

Ruffins Pet Centre located at 1117 Concession Road, Fort Erie using cash, credit or debit.

Thors Healthy Pet Foods located at 3840 Dominion Road, Fort Erie by credit only.

On-Leash Dog Parks