New off-leash area opens at Cordova Valley Park

Members of Council, neighbourhood residents and local dog owners celebrated the completion of the Off-Leash Area at Cordova Valley Park at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25.

The Cordova Valley Park Off-Leash Area was specifically designed to provide off-leash opportunities for pet owners and their dogs to enjoy naturalized areas.

Located at 811 Glen St., the half-hectare neighbourhood dog park features a mix of mulch and grass surfacing and a fully-enclosed fenced area with a separate enclosed area for small or vulnerable dogs. A double-gated entry corral allows pet owners to safely leash and unleash their dogs upon entry and exit.

The project also included the addition of accessible parking spaces and a connecting pathway; the planting of mature trees to create shade; and rest areas and seating.

Cordova Valley Park is home to Oshawa’s second off-leash area with the first off-leash area opening in 2017 at Harmony Valley Park. In 2018, the City launched a public consultation on a second off-leash location with Cordova Valley Park identified as the preferred site. Construction began in 2022 and was completed in January 2023.

For more information about Off-Leash Area at Cordova Valley Park and the City’s parks and trails, visit the City’s Parks and Facilities Directory or visit Oshawa.ca/parks.

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“We are pleased to welcome a second off-leash area to the great City of Oshawa,” said Mayor Dan Carter. “Now more families and dog owners can spend time outdoors with their pets enjoying the beautiful natural spaces our city has to offer.”

“This new off-leash area is a wonderful addition to Cordova Valley Park, providing more opportunities for pet owners to get outside where their canine companions can run and socialize in a secure environment,” said Councillor Brian Nicholson, Chair of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee and Ward 5 Regional & City Councillor.

“What an exciting day for dog owners in the City of Oshawa!” said Councillor Rick Kerr, Vice-Chair of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee. “Having this new area in Cordova Valley Park is sure to ‘unleash’ all kinds of joy, especially for those who live in the surrounding community.”

“With plenty of shade, rest areas and safety features, Cordova Valley Park Off-Leash Area will be a paws-itive hit with dog owners of all breeds, both big and small, in our city,” said Councillor John Gray, Ward 5 City Councillor.