{"id":5961,"date":"2022-02-05T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-05T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/?p=5961"},"modified":"2024-03-26T21:32:33","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T01:32:33","slug":"raymore-dog-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/raymore-dog-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Raymore Dog Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Raymore dog park is a beautiful new (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westonweb.ca\/raymore-park-dog-zone-official-opening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">built in 2017<\/a>) off-leash dog park located on the west end of Toronto.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Toronto dog park is located in the heart of a quiet Humber River walking trail and while it is certainly on the smaller side of dog parks, it does have a lot of nearby features to offer that make this dog park enjoyable for dogs and owners alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#faf8f9\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>Looking for more dog-friendly related content? You might enjoy these posts too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Dog Park Reviews<\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/dog-park-review\/\">Check out all the dog park reviews we\u2019ve visited and reviewed with Limone!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Dog-Friendly Day Trips near Toronto<\/strong><ul><li>Visit a winery:<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/hounds-of-erie-winery-the-most-dog-friendly-winery-in-the-norfolk-county\/\">Hounds of Erie Winery in the Norfolk County<\/a><\/li><li>Transport yourself to a cozy European village: <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/burlington-village-square-the-smaller-younger-cousin-to-torontos-distillery-district\/\">Burlington Village Square<\/a><\/li><li>Go hiking with beautiful meadows: <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/is-mccormack-trail-the-prettiest-hiking-trail-in-hamilton\/\">McCormack Trail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Dog-Park-Steven-Warwick.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Raymore Dog Park Entrance\" class=\"wp-image-5974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Dog-Park-Steven-Warwick.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Dog-Park-Steven-Warwick-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Dog-Park-Steven-Warwick-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Raymore Dog Park &#8211; Image by Steven Warwick from Google Reviews<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"raymore-dog-park-overview\">Raymore Dog Park Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick summary of the park before we dive into the detailed review:<br><strong>Hours of Operation:<\/strong> Sunrise &#8211; Sunset<br><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Pea Gravel <br><strong>Parking:<\/strong> Small 6 car parking lot or street parking <br><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/jjdBsDCgMiAbVeVdA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">93 Raymore Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9P 2S4<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0 3 minute walk south on the Humber Recreational Trail <br><strong>Plan for: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>10-15 min in the off-leash area<\/li><li>an additional 6 min of roundtrip walking from parking lot<\/li><li><em>optional <\/em>30 min for trail walks nearby (forest or the main walkway)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Find dog friends here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/213452709162562\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raymore Dog Park Friends<\/a> (Facebook Group)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_7107\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"7107\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Raymore Dog Park - Dog Park Features\"            id=\"footable_7107\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_225861424_7107\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_7107 ninja_table_unique_id_225861424_7107 ui table  nt_type_ajax_table selectable striped compact vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n            <\/table>\n                    <style type=\"text\/css\" id='ninja_table_custom_css_7107'>\n                        #footable_7107  {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    \n                <\/style>\n                \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-features-you-ll-love\"><strong>Key Features You&#8217;ll Love<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fenced enclosure<\/li><li>Dedicated small dog area<\/li><li>Commercial Dog Walkers welcome<\/li><li>2 Double-Gated Entryway<\/li><li>Beautiful and quiet riverside walking trails near the Emmett Waterfall<\/li><li>Quiet 0.5 KM forest bike \/ hiking trail behind dog park<\/li><li>Close by to plenty of family-friendly activities, but far enough away for a quiet break<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"may-not-be-ideal-for\"><strong>May Not Be Ideal For<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Small dog owners looking for a separate entrance from the main off-leash area<\/li><li>Hot summer days<\/li><li>Early or late walks<\/li><li>Dogs that require large open spaces<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"directions-to-raymore-park-leash-free-area\">Directions to Raymore Park Leash-Free Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Access-Options-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Raymore Park Map with Access Point Options including its address: 93 Raymore Drive, alternative parking at Weston Lions Arena, and bike\/hiking trail access from Scarlett Road\" class=\"wp-image-5975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Access-Options-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Access-Options-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Access-Options-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Access-Options-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Access-Options-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Access-Options-1400x788.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Raymore Dog Park is located on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/canada\/ontario\/humber-river-recreation-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Humber Recreational Trail<\/a> just south of Weston Rd and Scarlett Rd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The off-leash dog park is built on the west side of the Humber River, and can be accessed via three different methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>By Car &#8211; via the parking lot entrance at <strong>93 Raymore Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9P 2S4<\/strong> from the lot &#8211; walk about three minutes west on the Humber Recreational Trail to reach the off-leash area<\/li><li>By Walking \/ Biking &#8211; via the<strong> trail entrance<\/strong> just <strong>north of Chapman Rd and Scarlett Rd<\/strong> &#8211; walk 10 minutes north on the trail and you\u2019ll see it on your left immediately after passing by the Emmett Waterfall<\/li><li>By Walking \/ Biking &#8211; from the <strong>Weston Lions Park<\/strong>, head East on the Humber Recreational Trail and follow it south crossing over the Raymore Park Bridge. After you cross the Raymore Park Bridge, you\u2019ll walk past the small parking lot. Continue walking west for 3 minutes and you\u2019ll see the park on your right.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"parking-at-raymore-park\">Parking at Raymore Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking at Raymore Park is <strong>free<\/strong>. Despite its small size, this parking lot is rarely full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have visited this park several times in all the seasons at various times and have only seen the lot full during peak firework celebration days and peak weekend summers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its suburban location &#8211; street parking in the neighborhood is free as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re uncomfortable with street parking and you\u2019re willing to walk a longer distance (10-20 min walk depending on how much your dog explores), the <strong>Weston Lions Arena parking lot<\/strong> can be a good alternative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#faf8f9\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>PARKING TIP<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you enter the parking lot address, you\u2019ll notice that this will take you into a neighborhood townhome cul-de-sac. The parking lot is hidden down a hill. You will need to drive down the hill to arrive at the parking lot. <br><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sometimes the entrance down the hill can be closed by a gate. If this occurs, you can park on the streets (they\u2019re free) instead.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Parking-Tip-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Open Street Maps of Raymore Park Parking Lot. Map includes tips on how to get to the Raymore Park's closest parking lot. \" class=\"wp-image-5971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Parking-Tip-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Parking-Tip-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Parking-Tip-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Parking-Tip-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Parking-Tip-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raymore-Park-Map-Parking-Tip-1400x788.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-key-features-of-raymore-park\">6 Key Features of Raymore Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an in-depth look at all the key features offered at Raymore Dog Park:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>2 Double-Gated Main Entrances.<\/strong> There are two double-gated main entrances into the off-leash area. One is located at the leftmost end of the dog park and the other is centrally located. Having two double-gated entrances is a great plus &#8211; especially for such a small dog park as this one. Many of the dogs tend to rest and play around the central entrance so the additional entryway is a great way to help manage the entry and exit traffic on especially busy days. .&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Benches in the Main Off-Leash Area.<\/strong> Note: the small dog area does not have any benches for people to use.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Garbage and Recycling Bins Located at Both Entrances<\/strong>. Raymore Park has plenty of garbage and recycling bins located on the trail. Not only do both the entryways of the dog park have bins, you\u2019ll also find plenty of garbage bins located on the trail and by the parking lot too. Note: you will need to leave the off-leash area in order to throw the garbage out though as the bins face away from the dog park.<\/li><li><strong>Active and friendly community<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re walking early in the morning, during the day, or even in the evening, you\u2019ll be sure to find an active and friendly dog owner community at Raymore Park. Because of the beautiful trails nearby, you\u2019ll almost always find a fellow dog walker nearby (excluding scorching hot summer days!)<\/li><li><strong>Beautiful riverside walk and mini waterfall views<\/strong>. Unexpectedly, you can find a small man-made waterfall, the Emmett Waterfall, as you walk along the nearby trail. The pathway itself is nicely paved, wide, and takes you through a meandering walk alongside this waterfall too.<\/li><li><strong>No Mud &#8211; but dusty. <\/strong>Surprisingly this is one of the few dog parks where you can visit without the fear of mud. Raymore Dog Park has a relatively thick layer of stone gravel that covers the entire off-leash area. The layer of stone is thick enough that dirt on the stones rarely happens &#8211; most of the mud your dog picks up will likely be on the trail itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8126-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Woman wearing a blue dress and a soft brimmed hat with a red and white corgi heeling beside her. They are facing away from the camera on an open field next to the Raymore Dog Park\" class=\"wp-image-5968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8126-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8126-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8126-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8126-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8126-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8126-1400x935.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>the field beside Raymore Park (as shown) is a popular location for other off-leash dogs to play<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-things-you-should-know-before-visiting-raymore-park-dog-park\">7 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Raymore Park Dog Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>No Shade<\/strong>. Currently, this dog park provides no shade at all. While there are some young trees growing behind the off-leash area, they will not be able to provide any shade to the off-leash area. On hot days, you\u2019ll have to leave the off-leash area in order to provide shade for your dog<\/li><li><strong>Lack of Varied Terrain<\/strong>. As Raymore Park is built near the Humber River, the entire dog park\u2019s terrain is a flat rectangular pea gravel enclosure. There are no other terrain options offered in this off-leash area.<\/li><li><strong>Running Water is unavailable.<\/strong> Unless you\u2019ve stopped by the water fountains at Weston Lions Arena, there are no fountains or dedicated dog fountains nearby. Be sure to <strong>pack plenty of water<\/strong> when visiting the park with your dog.<\/li><li><strong>Public Washrooms are a fair walk away. <\/strong>Similar to running water, public washrooms are located at the Weston Lions Arena that is a 10 minute walk away from Raymore Park.<\/li><li><strong>Entrance for the small dog off-leash area is inside the off-leash area.<\/strong> The small dog enclosure can only be accessed by entering the main off-leash area and crossing into another single gate to the small dog area. Note: this gate is in the middle of the off-leash area and when there are large dogs in the area, you may need to pick up your small dog while making your way to the dedicated area.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Artificial Lighting is not available<\/strong>. While the Humber River Recreational Trail is lit, there is no dedicated lighting located near the dog park itself. As such early morning or late evening off-leash play may be more difficult.<\/li><li><strong>Strong River<\/strong> <strong>Sewage Smell.<\/strong>&nbsp;During the spring and summer months, Humber River gives off a strong smell that many may find off putting. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8095-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in a soft brimmed hat wearing sunglasses. She is holding a red and white corgi wearing a pink Ruffwear harness and a clear Rexspecs goggle with orange frames\" class=\"wp-image-5967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8095-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8095-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8095-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8095-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8095-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_8095-1400x935.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review-of-raymore-park\">Review of Raymore Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on visiting Raymore Dog Park with your dog with the intent of tiring out your dog\u2026 I\u2019d recommend against it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given its terrain and size, I\u2019d have to say that Raymore Dog Park is best suited for lower energy dogs or dogs that prefer sniffing activities rather than fast paced running, chasing, and play.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, when you visit this dog park, more often than not, you\u2019ll find that most dog owners either walk by the off-leash park entirely, or let their dogs off-leash on the grass fields beside the dog park instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost every dog owner I\u2019ve talked to (including myself!) have said that their favorite part about Raymore Park&nbsp; is actually walking around the trail with their dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, while the pea gravel terrain is amazing at keeping mud away and makes picking up poop surprisingly clean and easy, it does have several major drawbacks for dogs and pet owners unfamiliar with the terrain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Pea Gravel is hard on the paws and nails and will cut paw pads<\/li><li>On especially dry days, the dust generated by stones being kicked up by dogs can cause eye irritations<\/li><li>On hot days pea gravel can burn the paws &#8211; avoid visiting pea gravel dog parks during peak summer days<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-may-need-to-wait-for-friends\">You may need to wait for friends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on when you visit Raymore Dog Park, you may find that you and your pup might be wandering alone in the dog park by yourself for a while. For most of the day, this dog park is mostly empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the busiest hours (7:30 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM &#8211; 11:30 AM), the most number of dogs you\u2019ll likely see is about 6 dogs. Most other times the park will be empty. Even during the weekends, it is quite rare to see dogs within the off-leash area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From past experience, most dogs in this area are well behaved, have great recall, and if they are off-leash beside the dog park, are well trained and stay deep into the field &#8211; far away from the pathway to avoid disturbing other passersby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf8f9\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>I don&#8217;t recommend taking your dog off-leash near the dog park, in doing so you may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/community-people\/animals-pets\/pets-in-the-city\/dog-off-leash-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">risk a fine of $365<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recommended-park-usage\">Recommended park usage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of its location (several minutes walk inside a trail), its size and terrain, Raymore Park is a very quiet Toronto dog park that few dog owners frequent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately the surrounding area is by far its biggest pro for making a visit here. With its lush surroundings filled with greenery and the peaceful sounds of a river dipping down a small waterfall, Raymore Dog Park had the potential to be an absolutely amazing off-leash play area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, if we were to objectively look at just the designated off-leash dog park within the park &#8211; it\u2019s a below average dog park at best:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>The terrain while great for drainage and keeping the park clean &#8211; also keeps dogs away too<\/li><li>The small dog enclosure while large in relation to the entire off-leash dog area, is difficult to enter &#8211; and potentially dangerous too since you must cross the width of the large dog area to enter<\/li><li>The lack of shade and drinking water make this dog park a non viable option during the summer months save for the early morning and evenings &#8211; and even then there\u2019s insufficient lighting to really help with visibility<\/li><li>Relatively small off-leash area with low stimulation for dogs unless you bring your own toys<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>HOWEVER, don\u2019t completely cross this off your list yet! Raymore Park\u2019s leash-free zone is an excellent choice for new dog owners or puppy owners to work on socializing your dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As most dog owners prefer to let their dogs off-leash beside the designated off-leash area, or walk by the area, the enclosed dog park is a great tool for socializing your dog without directly interacting with other dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The small dog area is almost guaranteed to be empty too &#8211; so even if there are dogs in the main area, the small dog area is a safe space to introduce your pup to new dogs without direct interaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the dog park is rarely used, the space is well maintained, and clean too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a mostly empty dog park, it\u2019s also a great space to practice recall, tricks, or desensitization activities in a new environment too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seasonal-details\">Seasonal Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I write my dog park reviews, I try to include seasonal details &#8211; even if I\u2019ve only visited the dog park location a few times. I refer to Google Reviews for some additional seasonal information if I\u2019ve only visited a few times to fill out the other seasonal information as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>If you have any tips or additional comments, feel free to <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/contact\/\"><em>send me an email<\/em><\/a><em>, message me on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/syderoad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Twitter<\/em><\/a><em>, or slide me a DM on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/syde_road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a><em>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key points to note depending on which season you are visiting this dog park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring<\/strong> &#8211; No reviews mention this season &#8211; however from personal experience this dog park is actually a great place to visit thanks to the pea gravel and low mud generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer<\/strong> &#8211; Avoid the park on especially hot days. The stone can burn your dog\u2019s paws. From personal experience, I\u2019d go so far as to recommend only visiting this dog park in the early morning or late evenings and to bring a LOT of water for yourself and your dog. I\u2019d also recommend a hat and sunglasses since there\u2019s really no shade anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall<\/strong> &#8211; No reviews mention this season &#8211; from personal experience this is a fantastic time to visit Raymore Park in general. During early November, you might even be lucky to see the salmon run up Emmett Waterfall too! Highly recommend taking a walk around the area during the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter<\/strong> &#8211; Make sure that it isn\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/how-long-can-i-walk-my-dog-in-the-cold-weather\/\">too cold for your dog to go outside<\/a>, and watching out for slippery surfaces the dog park should be good fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-other-reviewers-are-saying\">What other reviewers are saying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=raymore+dog+park&amp;oq=raymore+dog+park#lrd=0x882b312a67c32ac9:0xff002361c09e69ba,1,,,\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Reviews<\/a> and at the time of publishing, Raymore Park Dog Off Leash Area has 65 reviews with an average of <strong>4.1 stars out of 5 &#8211;<\/strong> a very positive rating.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the recurring positive comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Great Location<\/li><li>Peaceful<\/li><li>Beautiful walking trail and nice waterfall<\/li><li>Well fenced and good sized off-leash area<\/li><li>Very clean<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of negative or low-rated reviews, this is what most dissatisfied visitors have to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Gravel sucks<\/li><li>Poor design for the small dog enclosure<\/li><li>Boring space<\/li><li>No shade<\/li><li>Can\u2019t find parking<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"raymore-park-off-leash-dog-area-summary\">Raymore Park Off-Leash Dog Area &#8211; Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If we were to look exclusively at Raymore Dog Park without factoring in the surrounding amenities, I\u2019d have to say that this dog park is best reserved for local dog walkers and owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, much like how a great ambiance can elevate a dining experience, Raymore Park\u2019s value and appeal is much greater after looking at the sum of its parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a lush surrounding, a mini waterfall, riverside reviews, a quiet forest trail, and a friendly community, Raymore Park\u2019s charm is in its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might not be the best place to go if you\u2019re looking for high energy off-leash play &#8211; I\u2019d recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/etobicoke-valley-dog-park-review-an-off-leash-trail-oasis\/\">Etobicoke Valley<\/a> instead &#8211;&nbsp; but how many other dog parks in the Greater Toronto Area can boast a quiet dog park with riverside views and a mini waterfall to enjoy the tranquil sounds of nature? I think that\u2019s at least worth a visit!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-bring\">What We Always Bring With Us to Dog Parks<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_6834\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_1\" data-footable_id=\"6834\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Dog Park Gear\"            id=\"footable_6834\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_164494850_6834\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_6834 ninja_table_unique_id_164494850_6834 ui table  nt_type_ajax_table compact vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninjatable_hide_header_row ninja_table_search_disabled\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n            <\/table>\n                    <style type=\"text\/css\" id='ninja_table_custom_css_7107'>\n                        #footable_7107  {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    \n                <\/style>\n                                <style type=\"text\/css\" id='ninja_table_custom_css_6834'>\n                        #footable_6834  {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    \n                <\/style>\n                \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-s-on-limone\">What\u2019s on Limone:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the situation we rotate Limone through various harnesses and collars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Our Everyday Harness<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/recommends\/julius-k-9-idc-long-walk-harness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julius K-9 IDC \u00ae Longwalk Harness<\/a><\/li><li><strong>\u2018Photo-Op\/Meeting her Grandpawrents\u2019 Harness<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/recommends\/knick-knack-paddy-whack-harness-in-prime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Knick Knack Paddy Whack Harness in Prime<\/a> <strong><span style=\"color:#5cd3fc\" class=\"has-inline-color\">*locally made in Toronto<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>\u2018I\u2019m dirty, my harness is dirty, and I need a shower so I can&#8217;t wear a harness anymore\u2019 Collar<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/recommends\/kong-padded-comfort-collar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KONG\u00ae Comfort Weave Padded Dog Collar<\/a> &#8211; we bring this with us whenever we know Limone is going to get muddy or go into the water for a swim and we can&#8217;t bother with a harness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, we rotate Limone\u2019s leash based on our needs. These are the three leashes we use regularly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Everyday Leash<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/recommends\/4-my-merles-standard-braided-leash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 My Merles Creations &#8211; Standard Braided Leash<\/a>. <strong><span style=\"color:#5cd3fc\" class=\"has-inline-color\">*locally made in Orillia, Ontario<\/span><\/strong>. Here are the custom options we chose if you&#8217;d like the exact same one: <ul><li>Embroidered Handle<\/li><li>Poly Webbing Color: Yellow <\/li><li>Fleece Color: Red<\/li><li>Fleece Color 2: Royal Blue<\/li><li>Embroidery Color: Black <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>\u2018I\u2019m going to get dirty and drag my leash around OR I\u2019m going to be tied onto a doggy zipline\u2019<\/strong> Leash: <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/recommends\/amazons-choice-dog-training-leash-with-padded-handle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Amazon\u2019s Choice Dog Training Leash with Padded Handle &#8211; 6ft in Grey<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Long Line Lead<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/recommends\/amazons-choice-20ft-long-lead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Amazon\u2019s Choice 20ft Long Lead in Black<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/trca.on.ca\/trca-user-uploads\/Chapter_2_Setting_Issues_053110_F.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Humber River Soil and Topgraphy \/ Geology<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westonweb.ca\/raymore-park-dog-zone-official-opening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raymore Park Dog Zone Official Opening<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raymore Dog Park is a small off-leash dog park on the west end of Toronto. 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