Dog Off-leash Strategy

dog standing in an open field with owner holding a leash

We are looking for your input to update our Dog Off-Leash Strategy!

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. The strategy will help guide decisions around locating, designing, maintaining, and funding new off-leash areas in the city for the next 10 years.

The updated Dog Off-leash Area Strategy will:

  • Work with the strategic direction, priorities, plans and policies of the City;
  • Analyze the current operational off-leash areas to understand what works well, and what doesn’t;
  • Account for changes in the City’s diverse communities;
  • Reflect trends, best practices and changing expectations related to parks & recreation;
  • Highlight public and stakeholder input in parks & recreation values, needs and expectations; and;
  • Create a framework to guide the implementation of dog off-leash areas over the next 10 years.



View the discussion guide to learn more


The discussion guide provides detail on what a dog off-leash strategy is, why it's been updated, why it's important, and what will happen next.






How to get involved


Round 1 of engagement has concluded. We are summarizing what we heard and will share when it's done!

Based on feedback, we will begin drafting our strategy and will initiate Round 2 of engagement in the fall.


dog standing in an open field with owner holding a leash

We are looking for your input to update our Dog Off-Leash Strategy!

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. The strategy will help guide decisions around locating, designing, maintaining, and funding new off-leash areas in the city for the next 10 years.

The updated Dog Off-leash Area Strategy will:

  • Work with the strategic direction, priorities, plans and policies of the City;
  • Analyze the current operational off-leash areas to understand what works well, and what doesn’t;
  • Account for changes in the City’s diverse communities;
  • Reflect trends, best practices and changing expectations related to parks & recreation;
  • Highlight public and stakeholder input in parks & recreation values, needs and expectations; and;
  • Create a framework to guide the implementation of dog off-leash areas over the next 10 years.



View the discussion guide to learn more


The discussion guide provides detail on what a dog off-leash strategy is, why it's been updated, why it's important, and what will happen next.






How to get involved


Round 1 of engagement has concluded. We are summarizing what we heard and will share when it's done!

Based on feedback, we will begin drafting our strategy and will initiate Round 2 of engagement in the fall.


Dog Off-leash Areas

3 months

As we kick-off the planning process, we want to learn what you want to see for the future of dog off-leash areas in the city. Tell us what you think. 

  • Where are new off-leash areas needed? 
  • Where are off-leash area improvements needed? 
  • Which is your favourite off-leash area and why?

Click on the 'Add Pin (+)' button in the menu, select a pin and drag it onto the map to provide feedback on the following questions. Be sure to include a comment.

CLOSED: This map consultation has concluded.
Page last updated: 01 Oct 2024, 10:08 AM