Dog Off-Leash Strategy

Consultation has concluded. See https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks-recreation-culture-plans for more information.

dog standing in an open field with owner holding a leash

Discover how we're planning for new off-leash areas over the next 10 years. 

In 2012, the Parks, Recreation, and Culture (PRC) developed a 10-year strategy to guide decision-making on the planning and development of off-leash areas and supporting amenities for Surrey residents. Surrey’s urban dog population is growing, and a new plan is needed to reflect the growing population, changing demographics, and meet the demand for new and improved off-leash areas. 

Finalized in 2025, the Dog Off-Leash Strategy helps guide decisions around locating, developing and piloting off-leash areas in the City over the next 10 years. The strategy provides direction on potential off-leash areas in priority areas of the City, development standards to apply in their design, and pilot unfenced leash-optional sites. 

dog standing in an open field with owner holding a leash

Discover how we're planning for new off-leash areas over the next 10 years. 

In 2012, the Parks, Recreation, and Culture (PRC) developed a 10-year strategy to guide decision-making on the planning and development of off-leash areas and supporting amenities for Surrey residents. Surrey’s urban dog population is growing, and a new plan is needed to reflect the growing population, changing demographics, and meet the demand for new and improved off-leash areas. 

Finalized in 2025, the Dog Off-Leash Strategy helps guide decisions around locating, developing and piloting off-leash areas in the City over the next 10 years. The strategy provides direction on potential off-leash areas in priority areas of the City, development standards to apply in their design, and pilot unfenced leash-optional sites.