Botany Hill, Scarborough’s First Dog Park Opens This Wednesday

On Wednesday, September 1st at 7 PM share in the celebration of the opening of the new enclosed off leash Botany Hill Dog Park in Scarborough. The park’s Dogs Off Leash Association (DOLA) invite you to attend to meet and tour the area, share ideas and establish a network for meeting and planning to make the first approved and built off leash park for dogs in Scarborough a great local place for area dogs and dog owners to enjoy.

The hours of operation of the park are 7AM – 10 PM daily. Dog Park users can park along Orton Park Rd for the allotted 3 hour limit, as well as park at the adjacent community centre. The responsibility and supervision by dog owners of the dog and the dog’s ability to respond to voice command was cited as being integral to the rules that will apply to this area and which will also be posted at the site. The fence is a visual guideline and is there to provide containment not confinement. Features such as a sheltered area, additional lighting and agility courses are not included , but through fund raising, these items could be incorporated into the park. Facebook users can join the “Botany Hill Dog Park” site to network with other dog owners, or contact us through the Curran Hall Community Association website with any inquiries, comments or concerns.