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Mile End Dogs and Dog Parks
With the many dog owners I see and speak to in the streets of the Mile-End and surrounding areas, the most common topic we seem to discuss is dog parks. Most are simply not aware of them or how beneficial they can be for us inner city dwellers. It is almost as if these huge parks are somehow hidden in secret locations that no one can uncover!
I am personally very passionate when talking about our dog parks, because I feel we are very fortunate to have such great parks available to us and more importantly to have such amazing people with dog companions to socialize both our dogs and personally with.
Whether you have a new puppy, an old aged dog or something in between, dog parks are a great way to give them the exercise and social stimulation they need. Not to mention meeting some great people and getting outside for some fresh air.
The Parks:
There are four main parks in the area for you to consider, they are:
- Outremont Dog Park
- Jarry Dog Park
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Dog Park
- Rosemont Dog Park (Unofficial)
Outremont – Rockland and McEachran
This is by far the biggest and most beautiful dog park in the area no matter the season. It’s also packed full of handy features to make trips to the park less of an effort.
- Multiple drinking fountains (don’t run in winter)
- Hoses for cleaning your dog (don’t run in winter)
- A full size running track
- Multiple benches and tables in both shaded and full sun areas
- Thick lush grass in summer months
- Sounded by trees inside the fence line
- High surrounding fences
The regulars at this park come from far and wide and though I love this park the sentiment here I feel is more keeping to yourself. Regardless it is a great spot to get in some much needed exercise for both you and your dog or to read a book under a tree while you let your pup run loose.
Rosemont Under The Bridge Dog Park (Unofficial Dog Park):
The is a fully fenced private lot located under the Rosemont bridge. Due to the laws and restrictions of Montreal dog parks limiting the number of dogs one person can take, this park is frequently visited by dog walkers with several dogs because it is not governed by those laws. This is usually fine but it means that there are a lot of dogs and not many people to speak to. I am a very social dog owner so this is does not work in my favour. Though it is a good park and conveniently located for many, I have found it to be visited infrequently by regulars.
Because of its heavily shaded area under the bridge and being surrounded by trees, the ground in this park is predominantly dirt until winter, when it becomes a field of snow.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Dog Park
Located in the back of lovely Sir Wilfrid Laurier park is a small yet well equipped and high fenced dog enclosure. It has recently undergone a complete reconstruction so everything is new and functional. The ground is half pebbles and half grass with plenty of seating, a beautiful water fountain for both dogs and their owners runs here in the warmer months.
This is actually the closest park for me, however I find it to be a little on the small size for my dog, as a 50 pound Portuguese water dog, she need large open spaces to run. On top of that I find this park can get very busy, especially at peak hours like early in the morning before work and after 5pm.
Jarry Dog Park – Rue Gary-Carter
Located under the IGA stadium in the corner of Parc Jarry is my personal favorite dog park. No it is not packed with features nor does it even have lush green grass like some of the others in the area, some even comment on the fence line being much too low.
All that said, the people who gather in this park each day are a community of friendly, sociable and knowledgeable people with well trained and well behaved dogs. After visiting this park near every day for the past year, I have yet to come across a person I didn’t get along with. Even on rare occasions in heated moments between dogs, the owners have always handled the situations carefully and been more concerned with the other persons dog than their own.
Some Of The Dogs You Will Meet In Jarry Dog Park: (see photos attached)
Cece
Luna
Charlie
Latzio
Bailey
Meeko
This article was written by local Montreal dog owner and blogger Simon Lissa. He runs a blog that reviews and recommends all the best dog product available as well as other information to help dog owners. You can check out his blog here: https://www.dogviously.com
