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Sylvia Holden Dog Park
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A lot of green space and nice views of the river. I wish Google maps would show location of picnic tables.
Location has double gates which are great for safety and provide opportunities to unleash your dog. Park is small and only has a single entrance that is difficult to find if it's your first time there. Owners, in my experience, are slightly standoffish and feared my dog slightly(super friendly large breed) and lifted their pets away from her.
There aren't a lot of fully fenced dog parks, so I was very excited to come here! Even though there isn't any shade, it's a nice space. Note the fence is only 3-4 ft high - my husky was able to jump over the fence and chase a rabbit in the parking lot. 😂
Nice dog park but it isn’t really for small dogs as stated in previous comments (totally understandable tho since it’s not specifically for small dogs) just thought I would mention it for small dog owners.
I walk my dog there several times a week.
Great park!
Nice park for dogs. A few places to sit, shade for the dogs and lights for night time
Big area for dogs to read run. But I've stopped going there. Too many large intact male dogs that try to hump your dog and inconsiderate owners that are unable to control their dog.
It was a peaceful place to do birdwatching. I even found many wildlife like the amerjcsn red squirrel. Unfortunatrly it rained heavily. If not, I would have spend longer time there. There are dog owners there too.
Nice place no bathrooms tables are in the sun but for a short stop it's good to splash or play
Came by to add a piece to the legal graffiti wall, got harassed for well over an hour.
Don't recommend painting unless you're part of the "underground community" and get permission to paint around people's work.
Don't recommend painting unless you're part of the "underground community" and get permission to paint around people's work.
Dogs (and people) seem friendly. Good safe place for dogs to run.
I love going here. Always clean,very inviting. Beautiful views. Awesome playground. A very Happy place!
This is a great idea and conveniently located. HOWEVER Keep an eye out for a family with three huskies. My dog suzie is a little nervous as she has only been with her sister which passed in January. We have been bringing Suzie to the park since her passing so that she can make new friends and get used to other dogs (which has been slowly working until now). Suzie can bark and snap to warm when other big dogs get in her face but has never attacked another dog and other dogs have been nice to her.........untill today when the husky attacked her. She was petrified. When we finally got the dog off and we're leaving, we found out this is not the first time and the owner blamed us for provoking his dog. What a peice of work.
Nice accessible dog park. The proximity to 2 baseball diamonds keeps it well lit in the summer. Lots of places around to walk your furry friend.
Great place to bring an energetic and playful pup. Large majority of dogs are friendly, owners are responsible. There are a few grass patches in the back but it is mostly dirt so be prepared for a dirty dog post play.
Great dog park. Always tons of dogs on the weekend and usually at least one or two most nights of the week. Definitely my go to dog park.
Beware of "big Dave". He's a dog park Karen that believes he a dog trainer. At least 7 people I know including myself have stopped going during the time when he's there.
Decent dog park - frequenters are very friendly.
However, a lot of the park is covered in concrete, making it hard for dogs to play comfortably. There is only one bench in a non shaded area of the park. People generally don’t spend much time there as there isn’t much leisure space.
Recommendations: add one or two more durable benches across the park - and remove some of the left over concrete. The space is trying to be 3 things simultaneously and as a result does all of them poorly.
However, a lot of the park is covered in concrete, making it hard for dogs to play comfortably. There is only one bench in a non shaded area of the park. People generally don’t spend much time there as there isn’t much leisure space.
Recommendations: add one or two more durable benches across the park - and remove some of the left over concrete. The space is trying to be 3 things simultaneously and as a result does all of them poorly.
Great place to bring the dog. Other owners are respectful and bags are available if needed. I haven't been there while a game is happening on the adjacent field, I know my dog might find that distracting or possibly scary depending on the size of the crowd.
Friendly and safe setting - has a clear, but open, community established. There are no clear/obvious spots dogs can sneak out through the fence.
Great dog park close the city. Lots of parking, and dogs off leash including walking trails in the forest to discover and a big stream in the woods for dogs to bathe in. Bring your big repellant and be mindful of ticks. It gets fun and busy for dogs after 4pm weekdays otherwise its not too busy. Friendly people too.
Neighbourhood dog park. Not large. Neighbours and neighbour doggoes always great to visit with.
For an urban setting, this is a nice, fenced-in dog park. The dogs have a decent amount of space to play and explore. The owners that frequent this dog park tend to spark casual conversation. I removed a star because the park is mostly covered in gravel and dirt, which is less than ideal for a rainy day.
Enclosed grassy area with a couple picnic tables and benches. Its typically a decent place to take your dog to play.
There is very little shade, no water or clean up access. As with any off-leash park there are times when unsocialized dogs are left to harass other dogs without owner intervention but it hasn't been particularly common.
There is very little shade, no water or clean up access. As with any off-leash park there are times when unsocialized dogs are left to harass other dogs without owner intervention but it hasn't been particularly common.
My dog and I both give this park 5 paws up. Nice enclosed area and usually always other dogs inside. Access from the McNab park and from the street without having to enter the park.
Your dog will thank you for bringing them here
Your dog will thank you for bringing them here
I love this dog park and I highly recommend it! Super convenient and close to home. It's the first time that I go to a dog park where you can bring a ball/Frisbee and there's no fight: dogs are all playing/running together. My only concern is that it would be great to eventually have grass everywhere instead of asphalt. Also, a double door would be better for dogs safety :) I understand that this area used to be a basketball court but it seems that it was never fully converted to a normal dog park.
This dog park is great! There's 2 gated entry so pooch's don't accidentally slip out, they have poop bags in case you forgot one, garbage bins for poop and water dishes for the hot days.
So far most of our experiences here have been very pleasant, the owners have been very nice and the dogs playful and fun.
There have been a few times where unsocialized or slightly aggressive dogs have been at the park. We always leave immediately to avoid any issues if this is the case, and usually other owners follow suit. However usually our visits are very fun, entertaining and tiring for the doggo!
It can get very muddy in the spring and early winter so wear rubber boots then, on the other hand in the winter it can get really icy, so wear spikes or walk very carefully!!
So far most of our experiences here have been very pleasant, the owners have been very nice and the dogs playful and fun.
There have been a few times where unsocialized or slightly aggressive dogs have been at the park. We always leave immediately to avoid any issues if this is the case, and usually other owners follow suit. However usually our visits are very fun, entertaining and tiring for the doggo!
It can get very muddy in the spring and early winter so wear rubber boots then, on the other hand in the winter it can get really icy, so wear spikes or walk very carefully!!
A great park with loads of running room!
No water station so bring some. Also no shade so on hot days, be aware of your and pupper's moistness!
No water station so bring some. Also no shade so on hot days, be aware of your and pupper's moistness!
Nice big open space for the dogs to run! Plus, solar lights for evening session in the fall/winter is amazing - I wish more dog parks had this. It would be nice if there was a bin for poop bags inside the park area and not outside by the parking though!
A nice local neighborhood park that brings out lots of friebdly local pet owners for the most part. It's off leash so you're little friend can get a good chance to meet other little friends too. Plus there's a play park and water fountain next to it the little humans need entertainment too :)
This is not a dog park, it's neighborhood green space where you can let your dog off leash of you feel comfortable. There is very little open space for dogs to run around, with many trees, benches and other obstacles, not to mention a playground which takes up a lot of room in the same park where dogs are not allowed within 5 meters of. This park is also very small, with the deepest point being no more than 50 meters away from a road so if your dog gets distracted and runs a little too far it is very likely they could end up in the middle of a busy street as there are no fences or gates to keep them in. Not a good place for dogs at all, if you don't live right next door don't bother with this park, it isn't worth your time.
Almost all the owners and dogs who visit are well mannered and clean up after themselves. There may be a few poorly trained dogs and owners who don't address the situation properly but they don't stop by regularly so it's not much of an issue.
It's a nice fully fenced in dog park with half concrete, half weeds, and a bit of dirt. When it rains it can get a bit messy though.
It's a nice fully fenced in dog park with half concrete, half weeds, and a bit of dirt. When it rains it can get a bit messy though.
A great space to let your dog run off leash. There are often other dogs to play with. Owners are good about picking up poop. There is an easy access point to the river for dogs that like to swim.
This is our week-days park ! We’ve built great report with other owners and dogs, Zelda now many friends there ! It’s nothing crazy, just a good place for our dog to run everyday.
So lucky to have this in our neighborhood.
Possibly the best open (no-cage) dog park within the neighborhood. Plenty of grass field for dogs to run and sniff. Benches at the central area is also nice to sit and keep eyes on my dog.
I don’t own a pet dog but from the looks of it I certainly would bring my puppy there for sure! It’s a roomy and scenic environment for the furry little creatures to run around in. They seem pretty happy there amongst their own kind ☺️🤣👍
Its okay. Its fully fenced and has one bench to sit down but no garbage inside the park, but there is two outside the gate. I wish there wasn't such a big cement area which takes up about half of the park so the dogs don't have to run on cement.
We like taking our dogs here whenever we are around the area. Well fenced area with water bowls and bags available for use.
The site is always clean and well maintained.
Owners and dogs are nice and respectful. Our pups love it here because of the traffic of people and the amount of dogs that come to the park!
The site is always clean and well maintained.
Owners and dogs are nice and respectful. Our pups love it here because of the traffic of people and the amount of dogs that come to the park!
Great little spot to take your pup for an enclosed romp. Plenty of dogs from the neighbourhood and their humans meet up here for some social time. After being shut down for two months, luscious green grass has grown all around. If you're dog bolts be warned that there is an opening under the fenced door. Witnessed a dog make an escape the other day.
I have a very young excitable boxador & when we arrived here & my dog seen other dogs there to play with, she got totally riled up. As we entered the park, every owner leashed up their dogs & left abruptly. I was under the assumption that dog parks were provided to socialize our dogs to allow them to burn off energy, get to know other dogs & allow them the chance to run around free to explore where they choose.
Nice park. Off leash dog park available (no fence). Very low profile, not many people come to visit.
Good size park for my Great Dane puppy. She loves it there. People are pretty good at cleaning up after their dogs and keep a good eye on them. I wish there was a water supply near for my pup (especially in the summer months) and maybe some more grass. The gravel is hard on her feet. The Aylmer dog park is much nicer in my opinion. This park is my second fav so far. (not the best pic of my pup lol but gets a good view of the park) All fenced in.
Cool place. We were driving thru and had to make a stop to the park. Nice wall. Enough fenced in room to exercise your dog and even play frisbee...
I love this park. It is very well kept with many bowls that you can fill with water and large water bottles (I have no idea who fills them but huge thanks to those people!). There is double doors which is super important for me! I live closer to Hampton park but it's got single doors so every time a new dog comes in I always get scared that my dog can escape. But I dont have that fear anymore, and I am willing to drive a bit extra because of ti.
I love the location too! I would go with my partner and one of us would stay and watch our dog and the other would go and get coffee from the Lansdowne market/ Aroma. And there is a comfy little table to sit at and relax.
On the minus side- I would expect for more dogs to be there for the location and parking can be very tricky in the area.
But overall I am super happy with it! It is, in my opinion, the best dog park in Ottawa. Now I hope my positive review brings in more dogs ;)
I love the location too! I would go with my partner and one of us would stay and watch our dog and the other would go and get coffee from the Lansdowne market/ Aroma. And there is a comfy little table to sit at and relax.
On the minus side- I would expect for more dogs to be there for the location and parking can be very tricky in the area.
But overall I am super happy with it! It is, in my opinion, the best dog park in Ottawa. Now I hope my positive review brings in more dogs ;)
What a great spot. You can take a walk along the river pathway and then stop in at the dog park.
Considering where it is, it's a decent sized space with a fair amount of grass and the fence appears well maintained, (it's not loose or falling down in places and there aren't any holes in or under it that I've seen).
It's pretty clean too!
There are 2 large garbage cans and the majority of people who use the park are good enough to pick up after their dogs & throw any garbage in the bins..
The majority of dogs that are taken here are quite friendly and well behaved also, it makes for a nice little place to take your dog for some exercise and socialization.
It's pretty clean too!
There are 2 large garbage cans and the majority of people who use the park are good enough to pick up after their dogs & throw any garbage in the bins..
The majority of dogs that are taken here are quite friendly and well behaved also, it makes for a nice little place to take your dog for some exercise and socialization.