Thomson Memorial Dog Park

Address TBA
Brimley Rd and Lawrence Ave E
Scarborough

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Area Size: Extra Large
Fence: Fully fenced in with double gates
Parking: Adjecent gravel parking lot
Commercial Dog Walkers: Allowed
Hours: 24/7
Website: Thomson Memorial Park Dog Owners Association AND Facebook Page

Thomson Memorial Dog Park is one of Scarborough’s first 2 legal dog parks along with Botany Hill. The park was officially opened on September 9th, 2010 (Grand Opening of Thomson Memorial Dog Park).

This dog park is very large ,according to City Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, it is in fact the largest off leash dog park in Toronto. The park is fully fenced in using cedar post and paddle fencing with wire mesh attached to prevent smaller dogs from escaping. The park includes 3 double gated entrance points and has a separate (also very large) area specifically for smaller dogs. This dog park is very open (did we mention, very large) and includes some shaded areas under trees as well as benches.

The park is very easily accesible from the adjacent gravel parking lot located off Brimley Rd, behind the tennis courts, just North of Lawrence Ave. The off leash area is located in the hydro fields running behind Scarborough General Hospital. The adjacent Thomson Memorial Park grounds include beautiful manicured spaces, sport fields, playgrounds, and paved walking trails.

A close up of the double gates and fencing

The small dog area of the park, seen on the right

A view of the dog park as seen from a pedestrian path west of the dog park

Treed area in the small dogs part of the park

Looking East through the small dogs area

Looking South through the small dogs area

Looking South East from outside the fence

Prior to opening: The view walking from the parking lot

Prior to opening: A look back at the parking lot and the adjacent tennis courts

Prior to opening: Fence construction under way

Prior to opening: An unobstructed view of the area that will soon become Scarborough’s first off leash park