Ward 2 Temporary Leash Free Park

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The City of Hamilton is looking to establish a temporary leash free designation in the North End Neighbourhood in Ward 2 through the Leash Free Parks Program. The new area will serve as a temporary leash free park until construction of the permanent Leash Free facility in Central Park is complete.

We want input on your use of designated leash free areas across the City, features of designated areas that are important to you and your interest in a temporary designation in Ward 2.

What we heard

The City of Hamilton is looking to establish a temporary leash free designation in the North End Neighbourhood in Ward 2 through the Leash Free Parks Program. The new area will serve as a temporary leash free park until construction of the permanent Leash Free facility in Central Park is complete.

We want input on your use of designated leash free areas across the City, features of designated areas that are important to you and your interest in a temporary designation in Ward 2.

What we heard

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  • Share Is there a plan to add a leash-free area to Eastwood Park on Facebook Share Is there a plan to add a leash-free area to Eastwood Park on Twitter Share Is there a plan to add a leash-free area to Eastwood Park on Linkedin Email Is there a plan to add a leash-free area to Eastwood Park link

    Is there a plan to add a leash-free area to Eastwood Park

    Jeremy asked about 2 years ago

    City of Hamilton is not considering a Leash Free Park designation at Eastwood Park. The new permanent Ward 2 Leash Free Park will be located at Central Park.  

    The Hamilton Outdoor Recreation and Sport Field Provision Plan (2011) recommends continuing to work towards the goal of implementing the model of at least one free running area and/or dog park per ward, subject to the availability appropriate sites and available funding. Based on budget considerations, resources will be allocated to wards that currently have a deficiency of leash free amenities. View a map of Municipal Leash Free facilities across the City

  • Share Is the off leash area on Strachan being removed? on Facebook Share Is the off leash area on Strachan being removed? on Twitter Share Is the off leash area on Strachan being removed? on Linkedin Email Is the off leash area on Strachan being removed? link

    Is the off leash area on Strachan being removed?

    Rebecca Swift asked about 2 years ago

    Yes, the designation of Strachan Open Space as a Free Run Area no longer complies with the Leash Free Parks Policy as a result of the multi use pathway development. The City of Hamilton is looking to establish a temporary leash free designation in the North End Neighbourhood in Ward 2 through the Leash Free Parks Program. The new area will serve as a temporary leash free park until construction of the permanent Leash Free facility in Central Park is complete.

  • Share Why can we just not fence the space at Strachan which has been used for years, along the outside of the bike path? It is the most accessible and friendliest space in the area. on Facebook Share Why can we just not fence the space at Strachan which has been used for years, along the outside of the bike path? It is the most accessible and friendliest space in the area. on Twitter Share Why can we just not fence the space at Strachan which has been used for years, along the outside of the bike path? It is the most accessible and friendliest space in the area. on Linkedin Email Why can we just not fence the space at Strachan which has been used for years, along the outside of the bike path? It is the most accessible and friendliest space in the area. link

    Why can we just not fence the space at Strachan which has been used for years, along the outside of the bike path? It is the most accessible and friendliest space in the area.

    CElliott asked about 2 years ago

    Thank you for your question. As per the Leash Free Parks Policy, PW03067, this area does not meet the site selection criteria for a Leash Free Dog Park (fenced) based on the requirement for onsite parking. In addition, the Outdoor Recreation and Sport Field Provision Plan recommends continuing to work towards the goal of implementing the model of at least one “free running area” and/or dog park per ward, subject to the availability appropriate sites and available funding.

  • Share Is there a set area dimension for a leash free park? which is closer to the Northend, Central Park or the Corktown leash free park? Has the North West corner of Eastwood park been considered? on Facebook Share Is there a set area dimension for a leash free park? which is closer to the Northend, Central Park or the Corktown leash free park? Has the North West corner of Eastwood park been considered? on Twitter Share Is there a set area dimension for a leash free park? which is closer to the Northend, Central Park or the Corktown leash free park? Has the North West corner of Eastwood park been considered? on Linkedin Email Is there a set area dimension for a leash free park? which is closer to the Northend, Central Park or the Corktown leash free park? Has the North West corner of Eastwood park been considered? link

    Is there a set area dimension for a leash free park? which is closer to the Northend, Central Park or the Corktown leash free park? Has the North West corner of Eastwood park been considered?

    td asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for your questions.  

    We have two different distinctions of Leash Free Parks – Free Running Areas and Dog Parks.  Each have their own site selection criteria as outlined in the Leash Free Parks Program Policy, PW03067.

    As the crow flies Central park is 1km and Rail Trail Dog Park is 1.9km from the former Strachan Free Running Area.

    Eastwood Park was out of scope for the Temporary Ward 2 Leash Free Park location.

  • Share I would love to have a leash free park for small breed dogs. And one just for large breed dogs on Facebook Share I would love to have a leash free park for small breed dogs. And one just for large breed dogs on Twitter Share I would love to have a leash free park for small breed dogs. And one just for large breed dogs on Linkedin Email I would love to have a leash free park for small breed dogs. And one just for large breed dogs link

    I would love to have a leash free park for small breed dogs. And one just for large breed dogs

    Wonderful Woodlands asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for your comment. For your information we currently have two dog park facilities with fenced areas designated for small dogs (Joe Sams Dog Park and Borers Falls Dog Park). A map as well as details of these locations can be found on the Dog Park webpage.

    View more information regarding the proposed dog park at Central Park

  • Share Why aren't we looking at a permanent dog park within the neighbourhood? Central Park is not close enough to the Strachan dog park area. on Facebook Share Why aren't we looking at a permanent dog park within the neighbourhood? Central Park is not close enough to the Strachan dog park area. on Twitter Share Why aren't we looking at a permanent dog park within the neighbourhood? Central Park is not close enough to the Strachan dog park area. on Linkedin Email Why aren't we looking at a permanent dog park within the neighbourhood? Central Park is not close enough to the Strachan dog park area. link

    Why aren't we looking at a permanent dog park within the neighbourhood? Central Park is not close enough to the Strachan dog park area.

    Emma R asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for your comment, The City of Hamilton Outdoor Recreation and Sport Field Provision Plan (2011) recommends continuing to work towards the goal of implementing the model of at least one “free running area” and/or dog park per ward, subject to the availability appropriate sites and available funding. Based on budget considerations, resources will be allocated to wards that currently have a deficiency of leash free amenities. View a map of Municipal Leash Free opportunities

  • Share Hello there! Two things to note about the survey about the Ward 2 Temporary Leash Free Park. The survey doesn't actually list or show the location of the proposed park. I have no idea where Jackie Washington Rotary park is and there's no address in the survey information and no map. Also, the first question only allows for Dog or No Dog families. Shouldn't there be an answer for multi-dog families? on Facebook Share Hello there! Two things to note about the survey about the Ward 2 Temporary Leash Free Park. The survey doesn't actually list or show the location of the proposed park. I have no idea where Jackie Washington Rotary park is and there's no address in the survey information and no map. Also, the first question only allows for Dog or No Dog families. Shouldn't there be an answer for multi-dog families? on Twitter Share Hello there! Two things to note about the survey about the Ward 2 Temporary Leash Free Park. The survey doesn't actually list or show the location of the proposed park. I have no idea where Jackie Washington Rotary park is and there's no address in the survey information and no map. Also, the first question only allows for Dog or No Dog families. Shouldn't there be an answer for multi-dog families? on Linkedin Email Hello there! Two things to note about the survey about the Ward 2 Temporary Leash Free Park. The survey doesn't actually list or show the location of the proposed park. I have no idea where Jackie Washington Rotary park is and there's no address in the survey information and no map. Also, the first question only allows for Dog or No Dog families. Shouldn't there be an answer for multi-dog families? link

    Hello there! Two things to note about the survey about the Ward 2 Temporary Leash Free Park. The survey doesn't actually list or show the location of the proposed park. I have no idea where Jackie Washington Rotary park is and there's no address in the survey information and no map. Also, the first question only allows for Dog or No Dog families. Shouldn't there be an answer for multi-dog families?

    Allan Bedford asked about 2 years ago

    Thank your for your comments. We have amended the survey to include the address of the park. Jackie Washington Park is located at 363 and 371 Wellington Street North, Hamilton.


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