Markham. Town Of

PARKS, Leash-Free Area

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Record #: MKM5173 Last Modified: 21 Aug 2012 Last Full Update: 21 Aug 2012
Record Details
Areas ServedMarkham
Address & Map
560 Miller Ave
Markham, ON L6G 1B2
 
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Address NotesNorthwest corner of Miller Ave & Rodick Rd
Mailing Addressc/o Markham Civic Centre 
101 Town Centre Blvd 
Markham, ON L3R 9W3
Major IntersectionMiller Ave & Rodick Rd
Office Phone905-415-7535
E-Maildogpark@rogers.com
Websitewww.markham.ca
DescriptionMarkham has a permanent dog leash-free area at the northwest corner of Miller Ave and Rodick Road, as shown: 
 
The town has established the following rules of conduct for the leash-free area: 
-Dog must be kept on a leash until inside the leash-free area, and put back on a leash before leaving the leash-free area 
-Dogs may not be left unattended in the leash-free area. All dogs must be under the supervision and full control of an adult.  
-As per Bylaw 2001-23, dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets 
-All dogs must be licensed and have up-to-date vaccinations, including those for kennel cough 
-Residents are advised to closely supervise children within the leash free area 
-Residents are encouraged to spay or neuter their dogs if using the leash-free area  
 
Users must respect all rules posted within the leash-free area
Dates365 days/year unless closed for periodic maintenance
Hours6:00 am - 12:00 am (midnight) unless authorized by park operations
AccessibilityYes. There are no steps, but terrain is uneven.
LanguagesEnglish
FeesNone ; This is a public park, but donations are requested from regular users to maintain and upgrade the park
FundingEntirely provided by users of the park (members) and corporate sponsors
SubjectsDogs ; Parks