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The City of Waterloo is building a new leash-free dog park on Copper Street, located on the west side of the city, near Columbia St W and Platinum Dr. The dog park will be within Generation Park (previously known as the westside employment lands).
The Copper Street off-leash dog park will be one large 7,000 square metre area, about the size of a high school soccer field. It will be completely fenced and on a mostly grass surface, with seating nearby, lighting, signage, garbage bins and a puppy poop power dog waste unit. There will be two accessible parking spots on site, plus on-street parallel parking along Copper Street. Once completed, this will be the second leash-free dog park in Waterloo, complementing the leash-free dog park in Bechtel Park.
The target opening date for the Copper Street dog park is Spring 2025.
Project background:
During the development of the city's Parkland Strategy in 2022, it was recommended that at least one additional off-leash dog park be added on the west side of the city. This would support the growing number of pet owners in the city, particularly those with limited space for pet exercise and socialization. The capital funding for the dog park was released in Feb 2022, as part of the 2022 capital budget.
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The City of Waterloo is building a new leash-free dog park on Copper Street, located on the west side of the city, near Columbia St W and Platinum Dr. The dog park will be within Generation Park (previously known as the westside employment lands).
The Copper Street off-leash dog park will be one large 7,000 square metre area, about the size of a high school soccer field. It will be completely fenced and on a mostly grass surface, with seating nearby, lighting, signage, garbage bins and a puppy poop power dog waste unit. There will be two accessible parking spots on site, plus on-street parallel parking along Copper Street. Once completed, this will be the second leash-free dog park in Waterloo, complementing the leash-free dog park in Bechtel Park.
The target opening date for the Copper Street dog park is Spring 2025.
Project background:
During the development of the city's Parkland Strategy in 2022, it was recommended that at least one additional off-leash dog park be added on the west side of the city. This would support the growing number of pet owners in the city, particularly those with limited space for pet exercise and socialization. The capital funding for the dog park was released in Feb 2022, as part of the 2022 capital budget.
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As a resident of this area, I do not believe that this dog park would need to have lighting! There is already a ton of light pollution in this area from area malls. Save my money and don't put it in. We also do not need more parking spots for this! Walk your dogs people, not drive them!
Kathy R
2 months ago
It would be great if part of the park were cordoned off for small dogs (say, under 20lbs). If larger dogs are rough-housing - as they do - it can be very frightening for the wee ones.
Rob Morris
3 months ago
Love that us West Siders are finally getting a dog park. We’ve been going to Heritage and Kiwana’s and our guy loves those parks but it will be nice to not have to drive so far every time we want to go to the park. That being said, I noticed on the description that it says two parking spots will be available and the road as well. My concern is a lot of people will drive to locations like that and perhaps the city should consider a small parking lot to help with traffic. Congratulations though and I’m excited to check it out in the spring. Cheers
Chiahuhua Chikn
5 months ago
A leash free dog park has been needed in this area. I do have concerns with the number of parking spaces as there aren't options within walking distance to my home this would be the closest but still not walkable, I feel 2 parking spaces is no where near enough!
tracief
6 months ago
Glad to see this planning! was hoping to see it THIS summer though.
Silentbob
6 months ago
Love to see this. I heard it would be here Summer 2024. Not so ?
Silentbob
6 months ago
Page last updated: 08 Oct 2024, 04:11 PM
Timeline
Winter 2022: Need for leash-free dog park identified
Copper Street leash-free dog park has finished this stage
Fall 2023: Site analysis and topographical survey
Copper Street leash-free dog park has finished this stage
Winter 2024: Planning and design
Copper Street leash-free dog park has finished this stage
Summer 2024: Construction drawings and tender
Copper Street leash-free dog park has finished this stage
Summer/Fall 2024: Construction
Copper Street leash-free dog park is currently at this stage
Spring 2025: Construction complete
this is an upcoming stage for Copper Street leash-free dog park
We expect the park to be open for use in Spring 2025!
The City of Waterloo is building a new leash-free dog park on Copper Street, located on the west side of the city, near Columbia St W and Platinum Dr. The dog park will be within Generation Park (previously known as the westside employment lands).
As a resident of this area, I do not believe that this dog park would need to have lighting! There is already a ton of light pollution in this area from area malls. Save my money and don't put it in.
We also do not need more parking spots for this! Walk your dogs people, not drive them!
It would be great if part of the park were cordoned off for small dogs (say, under 20lbs). If larger dogs are rough-housing - as they do - it can be very frightening for the wee ones.
Love that us West Siders are finally getting a dog park. We’ve been going to Heritage and Kiwana’s and our guy loves those parks but it will be nice to not have to drive so far every time we want to go to the park. That being said, I noticed on the description that it says two parking spots will be available and the road as well. My concern is a lot of people will drive to locations like that and perhaps the city should consider a small parking lot to help with traffic. Congratulations though and I’m excited to check it out in the spring. Cheers
A leash free dog park has been needed in this area. I do have concerns with the number of parking spaces as there aren't options within walking distance to my home this would be the closest but still not walkable, I feel 2 parking spaces is no where near enough!
Glad to see this planning! was hoping to see it THIS summer though.
Love to see this. I heard it would be here Summer 2024. Not so ?