Introduction:

Carol Disher Leash-Free Dog Park is located downtown at 69 Catherine Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R5. This dog park is locally accessible as it is central to the downtown core, with many local dog owners bringing their furry companions there after work. This dog park is a fully fenced, road-accessible off-leash dog park that in proximity and is a fair size field for any dog. Street parking is available as well as free public parking across the street. This particular dog park is fairly small in comparison to the others listed in this tour however, it is still a very convenient local park.

Amenities Checklist:

This is the amenities checklist. This provides important detail about what this park does and doesn't have to offer. Each park within this tour has the same checklist. This will allow visitors to understand what is needed before attending the park. A great example is if there is no water source provided (hose/tap) then the visitor would need to bring some water in order to provide it to their pets.

A. This signboard near the entrance to the Carol Disher Leash-Free Dog Park provides details on the park and how it works for first-time visitors. These rules and guidelines that are layed out for dog owners provides a foundation for mutual fun and respect among the park users. For example, it is required to clean up after your dog, and aggressive dogs should not be allowed within the off leash park to ensure no injuries.

B. There are also several water bowls located around the park with a water source also available. This is perfect if you become a regular. As you visit more often, the chances of forgetting a water bottle for your pet may arise. Having a water source located within the park allows any visitor to fill up the water bowls to provide drinking water.

C. A garbage can is located just outside the eastern entrance. Wherever you are located within the park if you have a full dog waste bag it can be disposed of within a short walk.

Above are pictures that display just some of the seating provided within the Carol Disher Off-leash Dog Park. For the size of the park, ample seating is offered which allows you to sit down at any given time regardless of how busy the park is. Although there are just a few picnic tables throughout the park, they are well shaded which can make it enjoyable to take your dog to the off-leash park especially when it is hot out.

The picture above displays something unique to the Carol Disher Leash-Free Dog Park. This park offers tunnels, which adds an extra level of play for the visiting dogs. This is something that no other park on this tour offers.

These three pictures display the greenery and size of the park. Despite being the smallest park on the list, it is still extremely large and allows ample space for dogs to run around and play. The greenery is quite limited to the perimeter of the park, having many trees for shade along the southern end of the field. The terrain of this off-leash dog park mainly consists of mulch, and has become muddy as the cold weather has rolled in. In the summer it is generally a nice place to bring your furry companion, but during wet weather, be prepared for many muddy foot prints in your vehicle.

Above is a digital map that provides additional details about the park. A legend is placed below the park in order to identify markings.