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Parks, playgrounds and green spaces for all ages.
November 2026
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Bruce Pit Off-Leash Dog Area (Greenbelt, Nepean)
One of only two NCC off leash dog areas in the Greenbelt, in the Stony Swamp sector, where dogs can run freely all year round. In winter it is one of the few Greenbelt spots open to dogs, since they are not allowed on natural trails then. Free to use, with free parking and an outhouse at NCC lot P12; keep dogs leashed in the parking lot. The same lot also serves the Bruce Pit toboggan hill.
Free Let's Play at the Library, Saturday family playtime (Rosemount Library)
Little ones and their grown ups can meet other families and play with all the library's toys at the Rosemount branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Hintonburg. It is a cheerful, unstructured morning that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Saturdays from November 7 to December 12, 2026, 10:00 to 11:30 AM, on the ground floor. Free bilingual drop in program, no registration needed.
Toronto Botanical Garden (North York)
A public garden at Lawrence Avenue East and Leslie Street, right beside Edwards Gardens, with themed display gardens to stroll through and accessible paths. Admission is free and the gardens are open from dawn to dusk; the visitor centre is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Onsite parking is paid, and dogs are not permitted (service animals welcome).
St. Andrew's Playground Off Leash Dog Area (Queen West)
A City of Toronto off leash area for dogs in St. Andrew's Playground, a busy downtown park near Adelaide and Brant Streets in the Fashion District. It is on the City's official list of off leash areas and is free to use. Keep your dog under control, pick up after it and follow the posted signs and hours.
Thompson Street Parkette Off Leash Dog Area (Riverside)
A City of Toronto off leash area for dogs in Thompson Street Parkette, a small parkette near Broadview and Queen Street East in Riverside. It is on the City's official list of off leash areas and is free to use. Keep your dog under control, pick up after it and follow the posted signs and hours.
Hideaway Park Off Leash Dog Area (Leslieville)
A City of Toronto off leash area for dogs in Hideaway Park, a small tucked away park in Leslieville. It is on the City's official list of off leash areas and is free to use. Keep your dog under control, pick up after it and follow the posted signs and hours.
David Crombie Park Off Leash Dog Area (St. Lawrence)
A City of Toronto off leash area for dogs in David Crombie Park, a long linear park along The Esplanade in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood. It is on the City's official list of off leash areas and is free to use. Keep your dog under control, pick up after it and follow the posted signs and hours.
Clarence Square Park Off Leash Dog Area (King and Spadina)
A City of Toronto off leash area for dogs in Clarence Square Park, a historic Victorian square with tall trees, tucked between Spadina and the King West towers. It is on the City's official list of off leash areas and is free to use. Keep your dog under control, pick up after it and follow the posted signs and hours.
Sandy Bruce Park Off Leash Dog Area (Leaside)
A City of Toronto off leash area for dogs in Sandy Bruce Park, a small park in Leaside near Bayview Avenue. It is on the City's official list of off leash areas and is free to use. Keep your dog under control, pick up after it and follow the posted signs and hours.
Stanley Park South Off Leash Dog Area (King West)
A City of Toronto off leash area for dogs in Stanley Park South, a downtown park near King West and Niagara Street. It is on the City's official list of off leash areas and is free to use. Keep your dog under control, pick up after it and follow the posted signs and hours.
Beresford Park Off Leash Dog Area (Swansea and Bloor West)
A City of Toronto off leash area for dogs in Beresford Park, a quiet residential park south of Bloor West Village. It is on the City's official list of off leash areas and is free to use. Keep your dog under control, pick up after it and follow the posted signs and hours.
Baird Park Off Leash Dog Area (High Park North)
A City of Toronto off leash area for dogs in Baird Park, a neighbourhood park on Keele Street just north of High Park. It is on the City's official list of off leash areas and is free to use. Keep your dog under control, pick up after it and follow the posted signs and hours.