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Article from "Ward 4" Newsletter - Fall 2009
New
Off-Leash Facility Opens in Palermo Park
Tiny miniature pinscher Zach seems to enjoy keeping above the fray as his canine siblings listen attentively to instructions from pet owner Dolores Doherty at Ward 4's newly completed off-leash dog park.
Located on the north side of Dundas Street (Highway 5) just east of Bronte Road (Highway 25), the large, fully-fenced facility provides dogs with a safe and pleasant rural environment in which to enjoy some playtime with their human families and canine friends.
Dolores is actively involved in the leash-free movement in Ward 4, serving as volunteer president of the Abbey Oaks Off-Leash Management Committee since 2002. She knows that the park provides much more than an opportunity for dogs to run.
"It's a fantastic community gathering place for dog lovers to meet and share their stories and information. Our newest park offers a grass-covered open field, two pergolas for shade and seating, and ample parking from 7:30 a.m. until park closing at dusk."
The off-leash park, also known as Abbey Oaks, has had a history of relocation. Years ago when the first park closed to make way for Loyola High School, Dolores became concerned.
"For several months, the park users waited patiently for a new plan from the town. Then Councillor Elgar became involved and thanks to his determination a new facility opened on Neyagawa Boulevard in 2002, and was enjoyed by hundreds of people and their dogs for almost five years until it closed to make way for the North Park sports complex. By this time, the town fully recognized the value of an off-leash park and a replacement was planned for Palermo."
Dolores reminds park users to bring their own water and to follow the dog park rules posted at the gate to have a safe and enjoyable visit. You can learn more about the park by visiting www.abbeyoaksoffleash.com.
Note - Councillor Elgar and Councillor Lapworth strongly encourage dog owners who let their dogs run free on the trail system to give the off-leash park a try instead.
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