Dogs in Parks

Explore Maple Ridge Dog Parks with your Four-Legged Friend

Let's keep our dog parks fun, clean and safe for all! Remember that dogs must be kept on a leash in all park areas except in areas designated and signed as off-leash. Dog owners are required to pick up after their pets and to dispose of their waste responsibly.

Scroll down for some interesting facts about dogs in Maple Ridge and for Off-Leash Dog Parks.

Infographic detailing information about dogs in Maple Ridge.

Animal Control Service Changes

Please note the following changes to animal control services in Maple Ridge due to service level changes at the BC SPCA Maple Ridge.

Residents are advised to contact the City about the following matters at 604-467-7305 or reporting online at mapleridge.ca/report

responsible dog ownership education
concerns such as barking dogs, dog bites and dog attacks
assistance with stray animals
removing dead animals from streets or public areas
dog licensing

To report animals in distress, please contact the BC SPCA Animal Hotline at 1-855-622-7722.

In the fall of 2020, we reached out to the community for feedback about our dog off-leash parks. In 2018, Hammond Dog Off-Leash area was developed under the Golden Ears Bridge and in 2020 a new urban dog park was developed in Beckett Park at 11683 223 St.

An online survey was conducted through social media channels. Over the course of the comment period, over 330 people replied. The feedback we received will be used to inform our decisions on dog park maintenance and future dog park developments.

Additional Information

Other dog park improvements we will consider as part of the outcomes of this survey include:

Explore the opportunity for a dog off-leash park at Hammond Stadium Park. A separate public consultation process will follow for neighbourhood input
Expand Maple Ridge Upper Dog off-leash park by including the remaining field area into the dog park
Add mulch pathways to Westview dog off-leash park to address drainage concerns
Providing more shade opportunities in existing dog off leash parks
Providing additional seating opportunities in existing dog off leash parks

For further questions or comments on this please contact Colin Priddle at CPriddle@MapleRidge.ca, Manager of Park Services or Chad Neufeld at CNeufeld@MapleRidge.ca, Manager of Parks Planning & Development.