What's Happening

The City of New Westminster is pleased to announce that it has secured a temporary 5-year lease for a portion of the vacant land at 260 Ross Drive, currently owned by the Fraser Health Authority, for use as an off-leash dog area. This initiative is supported by the Victoria Hill Ginger Drive Residents Association and addresses the community's need for more spaces for off-leash dog activity.

Details about the Off-Leash Dog Area:

Fencing: The off-leash dog area will be fully enclosed by a fence to ensure the safety of both dogs and people, in compliance with the City's People, Parks, and Pups Strategy.

Surfacing: The surface will consist of the existing grass.

Hours of Operation: Dawn till dusk

Construction Timeline: Construction is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 13 - June 31, 2025

Project History

In early 2022, City Council adopted the People, Parks, and Pups Strategy to create a balanced approach to sharing New Westminster's limited park space between those with dogs and those without. As part of this 10-year framework, the strategy recommends guidelines for planning, designing, and managing off-leash dog areas throughout the city. Given the challenges of limited space and changing land use within the city, staff are taking this opportunity to establish a temporary off-leash dog area at 260 Ross Drive in the Victoria Hill-Ginger Drive neighbourhood.

Project Contact

If you have questions or concerns regarding the proposed off-leash dog area, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department by phone: 604.527.4567 or email: