Dog-friendly places in Toronto: off-leash areas, beaches, patios
Where you can take your dog in Toronto, and the rules when you get there. Every rule links to the official page, news report or place's own page it comes from, and a place goes on this list only when we can source it. 18 places so far.
The full park rules for Toronto: Off-leash dog parks in Toronto: the City's rules, fines and where to go.
Last checked 22 October 2026.
Parks, lakes and beaches
- Woodbine BeachCity beach · Foot of Woodbine Avenue, the BeachesWinter only, Nov to MarOff the leash below the snow fence from 1 November to 31 March. No dogs on the beach otherwise.
- Toronto Island ParkIsland park, by ferry · Toronto Islands, by ferry from Jack Layton Ferry TerminalOn a leash, ferry includedOn a leash, ferry included. No off-leash area; no dogs on the swimming beaches April to October.
- Tommy Thompson ParkUrban wilderness park · 1 Leslie Street, on the Leslie Street SpitNo dogsNo dogs or other pets, on or off the leash. On-duty service animals are the only exception.
- Rouge National Urban ParkNational urban park · North-east Toronto, along the Rouge RiverOn a leashDogs welcome, on a leash or under physical control at all times, the beach included.
Off-leash dog parks
- High ParkOff-leash area in a city park · Bloor Street West and Parkside Drive, west endOff the leash in the OLAsTwo off-leash areas, by Colborne Lodge Drive and by Allotment Lane. Leash everywhere else.
- Trinity Bellwoods ParkOff-leash area in a city park · Queen Street West at Strachan AvenueOff the leash in the OLAAn unfenced off-leash area in the park's sunken middle, 6 am to midnight, with a dog fountain.
- Cherry Beach (Clarke Beach Park)Off-leash area by the lake · Foot of Cherry Street, on the Outer HarbourOff the leash in the OLAA big fenced off-leash area, 6 am to midnight. No dogs on the swimming beach April to October.
- Withrow ParkOff-leash area in a city park · Logan Avenue, south of Danforth AvenueOff the leash in the OLAA fenced off-leash area with a dog fountain, open in park hours. Leash everywhere else in the park.
- Sunnybrook ParkOff-leash area in a city park · Leslie Street, north of LeasideOff the leash in the OLAFenced and lit, with a separate area for dogs under 9 kg. Open 6 am to 11 pm.
- Coronation ParkOff-leash area in a city park · Lake Shore Boulevard West, east of Ontario PlaceOff the leash in the OLAFenced and lit, 7 am to 11 pm. Commercial dog walkers only on weekdays, 10 am to 2 pm.
- Allan GardensOff-leash area in a city park · 160 Gerrard Street East, downtownOff the leash in the OLAA fenced off-leash area with a small dog area, a dog fountain and a wading pool for dogs. Open 5:30 am to midnight.
- Riverdale Park WestOff-leash area in a city park · 375 Sumach Street, east of downtownOff the leash in the OLAThe largest off-leash area on the City's list, about 45,000 square metres of unfenced grass. Open in park hours.
- Cedarvale ParkOff-leash area in a city park · 443 Arlington Avenue, north of Vaughan RoadOff the leash in the OLAA fenced, lit off-leash area by the arena with a dog fountain. Open 6 am to 11 pm.
- Humber Bay Park WestOff-leash area in a city park · 2225 Lake Shore Boulevard West, EtobicokeOff the leash in the OLAA fenced off-leash area on grass and dirt, on a point in Lake Ontario. Open 6 am to midnight.
- Marie Curtis ParkOff-leash area in a city park · 2 Forty Second Street, Long BranchOff the leash in the OLAA fenced off-leash area, 6 am to midnight. No dogs on the swimming beach from April to October.
- Thomson Memorial ParkOff-leash area in a city park · 1005 Brimley Road, ScarboroughOff the leash in the OLAOne of the City's largest fenced off-leash areas, about 20,600 square metres of grass, with a small dog area. Open 7 am to 11 pm.
- Don Valley Brick Works ParkOff-leash area in a city park · 550 Bayview Avenue, in the Don ValleyOff the leash in the OLAA fenced off-leash area on grass and dirt in the old quarry park. Open in park hours; leash on the trails.
Dog-friendly cafes, pubs and patios
Not on the list yet
- Black Lab Brewing, Left Field Brewery, Henderson Brewing and Bellwoods Brewery: City guides call them dog-friendly, but we couldn't find a dog policy on their own websites, so we couldn't confirm the rules.
- Kew Gardens: Its fenced off-leash area, with a small dog area, is on the City's list, but the park is being improved until 2029. We'll add it when the work is done. (City of Toronto, Kew Gardens page)
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