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October 2026 Update
Residents will have noticed that site works on the dog park began late September 2026. We are pleased to report that substantial construction progress is expected this fall, subject to favourable weather conditions.
Please be advised that it will be necessary to establish grass at the dog park before it can be open to the public and dogs. Please respect the construction signage & fencing, and stay out of the park until further notice, for risk of disturbing the young grass. The timing of the dog park opening will depend on weather conditions this fall 2026 and spring 2027. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
May 2025 Update
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the proposed fenced off-leash dog park for the Village of Richmond. We heard from many of you, and most were in strong support of the park. Over the three-week engagement period, the Engage Ottawa project page was visited nearly 700 times with 42 comments submitted online. The City was seeking general feedback on the proposed facility and concept plan. You told us this kind of space is much needed, especially with so many dogs and dog owners in the area. We have reviewed all the comments and suggestions provided. The feedback received is summarized in the "What We Learned Report".
April 2025
The City of Ottawa is looking for your feedback on a planned fenced off-leash dog area to be constructed in the Village of Richmond, Ward 21. This will be a three-season, non-lit, fenced-in dog area. The Concept Plan features a parking lot, a large waste receptacle, leashing area, benches, tree plantings and several cedar “pee posts”.
The proposed site is south of Perth Street and east of the new traffic circle at Perth and Meynell Street. The location of the dog area is within a floodplain regulated by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA).The dog area is being carefully designed to achieve the necessary permits from theRVCA.
The unique site offers opportunity for a spacious fenced dog- run within the Village. Given the floodplain status, residents should expect the facility will be closed in the event of seasonal flooding. Furthermore, winter use of the site is not recommended and the site will not be winter maintained. Servicing is not available, thus lighting and water fountain are outside the scope of the project.
Feedback on the project is requested through the below survey until April 24th 2025. Please note that details of the dog area are subject to change as a result of technical and RVCA permit considerations, or the feedback received through this survey.
The construction schedule for the facility is still to be determined.
October 2026 Update
Residents will have noticed that site works on the dog park began late September 2026. We are pleased to report that substantial construction progress is expected this fall, subject to favourable weather conditions.
Please be advised that it will be necessary to establish grass at the dog park before it can be open to the public and dogs. Please respect the construction signage & fencing, and stay out of the park until further notice, for risk of disturbing the young grass. The timing of the dog park opening will depend on weather conditions this fall 2026 and spring 2027. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
May 2025 Update
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the proposed fenced off-leash dog park for the Village of Richmond. We heard from many of you, and most were in strong support of the park. Over the three-week engagement period, the Engage Ottawa project page was visited nearly 700 times with 42 comments submitted online. The City was seeking general feedback on the proposed facility and concept plan. You told us this kind of space is much needed, especially with so many dogs and dog owners in the area. We have reviewed all the comments and suggestions provided. The feedback received is summarized in the "What We Learned Report".
April 2025
The City of Ottawa is looking for your feedback on a planned fenced off-leash dog area to be constructed in the Village of Richmond, Ward 21. This will be a three-season, non-lit, fenced-in dog area. The Concept Plan features a parking lot, a large waste receptacle, leashing area, benches, tree plantings and several cedar “pee posts”.
The proposed site is south of Perth Street and east of the new traffic circle at Perth and Meynell Street. The location of the dog area is within a floodplain regulated by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA).The dog area is being carefully designed to achieve the necessary permits from theRVCA.
The unique site offers opportunity for a spacious fenced dog- run within the Village. Given the floodplain status, residents should expect the facility will be closed in the event of seasonal flooding. Furthermore, winter use of the site is not recommended and the site will not be winter maintained. Servicing is not available, thus lighting and water fountain are outside the scope of the project.
Feedback on the project is requested through the below survey until April 24th 2025. Please note that details of the dog area are subject to change as a result of technical and RVCA permit considerations, or the feedback received through this survey.
The construction schedule for the facility is still to be determined.
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The proposed location of the facility is at the red star on the image below. To find the location of the propose in GeoOttawa search: 6300 Perth street.
