The 11 Best Off-Leash Dog Parks in Montreal
Fenced dog runs with separate small-dog areas, gravel and grass, shade and water — with the details other lists skip: which are fully enclosed, the exact opening hours, and the borough rules you actually need to know.
Montreal does off-leash differently from most cities: by law, the city's 65-plus designated dog parks (aires d'exercice canine) are the only public places where your dog can legally be off-leash — everywhere else, dogs must stay leashed (max 1.85 m; dogs 20 kg+ also need a halter or harness). The good news is that almost every dog park is a proper fenced enclosure, most have a water fountain, and many split large and small dogs. Each park is run by its borough, so hours vary and a few are residents-only; you also need a valid annual dog licence and your dog must wear its tag. Here are the best, with verified hours from the City of Montreal.
Parc La Fontaine Dog Park
The Plateau's flagship run: a large fully fenced enclosure with a double-gated entrance, separate spaces for big and small dogs, a water fountain and gravel footing, all shaded by century-old trees.
Parc Jarry Dog Park
One of the city's best-loved runs, near the pool on Rue Gary-Carter: fully fenced with a double-gated entry, a water fountain, seating and plenty of room to sprint inside a vast green park.
Parc Angrignon Dog Park
A spacious, fully fenced off-leash section inside one of Montreal's largest parks, at 3400 Boulevard des Trinitaires, with separate large- and small-dog areas and picnic benches — but reserved for Sud-Ouest residents.
Parc Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Dog Park
NDG's central fully fenced dog run off Avenue Girouard, with a double-gated entry, a water fountain and a separate fenced section for small dogs. A handy spot ringed by vet clinics and pet shops.
Parc Percy-Walters Dog Park
One of the biggest fully fenced runs downtown, at 40 Avenue McGregor below Mount Royal, with a separate circular fence for small dogs, a mini forest, shade and a drinking fountain. The go-to enclosed space for centre-city dogs.
Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Dog Park
A popular fully fenced run on the north side of this multi-use Plateau park, with grass, agility equipment, a drinking trough and benches alongside the pool and ball fields. A solid alternative when La Fontaine is busy.
Parc de la Louisiane Dog Park
A fully fenced, grassy run with agility equipment, a drinking trough, benches and lots of open space — a roomy, green pick in Rosemont.
Parc du Sault-au-Récollet Dog Park
A leafy fenced run near the Rivière-des-Prairies with a separate area for small dogs, mature shade trees, agility equipment and benches for owners.
Parc du Père-Marquette Dog Park
A reliable fully fenced neighbourhood run in central Rosemont with a double-gated entry, water fountain and benches — easy to reach by metro and a steady favourite for daily off-leash time.
Parc Baldwin Dog Park
A compact fenced run at the corner of Rachel and Fullum, enclosed by a metre-high fence in a shared green zone. Handy for east-Plateau dogs, though it is on the smaller side.
Parc Lalancette Dog Park
A fully fenced, double-gated off-leash run in Hochelaga near the corner of Hochelaga and Nicolet, with shade and benches — steps from Joliette metro and a convenient enclosed space for HoMa dogs.
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Off-leash, answered
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Montreal?
Almost only in the city's designated dog parks (aires d'exercice canine). By City of Montreal bylaw, the 65-plus official dog parks are essentially the only public places where a dog can legally be off-leash — everywhere else, including Mount Royal, your dog must be leashed. (Parc Jeanne-Mance has a long-standing seasonal off-leash zone, but it is not fully enclosed.) The 11 fenced runs in this guide are the best places to start, and the Off Leash app maps every one with its hours and rules.
Which Montreal dog parks are fenced?
Most of them. Nearly all of Montreal's official dog parks are fully fenced enclosures, including La Fontaine, Jarry, Angrignon, NDG, Percy-Walters, Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, de la Louisiane, Sault-au-Récollet, Père-Marquette, Baldwin and Lalancette. La Fontaine, NDG, Percy-Walters, Angrignon and Sault-au-Récollet also have a separate area for small dogs — the safest picks for puppies or dogs still learning recall.
What are the rules for Montreal dog parks?
Your dog needs a valid annual City of Montreal licence and must wear its tag, you can bring a maximum of 2 dogs per visit, and outside the dog park dogs must be leashed (max 1.85 m; dogs 20 kg or more also need a halter or harness). Each park is run by its borough, so hours differ — and a few, like Parc Angrignon, are reserved for borough residents.
What hours are Montreal dog parks open?
Hours are set per borough. Many runs open early and close at midnight (La Fontaine, NDG, Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, Baldwin and Lalancette are roughly 6 a.m.–12 a.m.), while others close earlier — Jarry, de la Louisiane and Père-Marquette run about 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Angrignon 6 a.m.–11 p.m., and Sault-au-Récollet closes earliest at 9 p.m. Always check the posted hours, since they can change seasonally.
Last updated June 2026. Spotted an error, a closure, or a spot we missed? Let us know — we keep the map current.