Toboggan Hill Off-Leash Dog Park Now Open

The City of Fort St. John’s 9-acre fully fenced Off-Leash Dog Park is now open. Identified as a need during the development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, turns a previously unused portion of Toboggan Hill Park into an exciting amenity for residents and their pets.

Funded through a combination of Peace River Agreement funds and the Federal Gas Tax Fund, this space includes a new parking lot with over 30 stalls, lighted multi-surface trails, benches and picnic tables, three size-separated areas, multiple double-gated entrances, and a dog water fountain.

“Through positive community input, Fort St. John residents can now enjoy a previously unused portion of Toboggan Hill Park. Council and staff are committed to building a community our residents are proud to call home,” stated Mayor Lori Ackerman.

It is important to remember the following Off-Leash Dog Park etiquette:

• Dogs must be accompanied by people
• Maintain verbal control of your dog at all times
• Dogs must wear a collar or harness – no spike, prong, or pinch collars allowed
• No aggressive dogs – this includes posturing or mounting behaviour
• If your dog gets in a fight, exchange contact information and leave the park
• Dogs must be licensed and immunized
• No dogs in heat allowed
• Monitor un-neutered dogs closely
• Children under 10 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Use caution bringing food into the park and leave glass at home

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Ryan Harvey
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250 794 3313