{"id":8017,"date":"2022-11-29T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/?p=8017"},"modified":"2024-03-26T21:29:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T01:29:49","slug":"sherwood-park-dog-park-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/sherwood-park-dog-park-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Sherwood Park Dog Park &#8211; Toronto&#8217;s Off-Leash Trail Heaven for City Dog Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for a provincial park-like trail experience that\u2019s off-leash trail and surprisingly accessible for Toronto city dwellers? Then check out Sherwood Park Dog Park, Toronto\u2019s mini off-leash trail located just west of Sunnybrook Park, then you need to give this space a visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I feel like I need to stress that Sherwood Park is an <strong>off-leash trail<\/strong> and not your standard fenced open-space dog park. There are so few off-leash spaces in Toronto where you can actually go on a hike with your pup, but if you\u2019re looking for one &#8211; then this is it, everyone! An actual trail that takes you through boardwalks, forest trails, and wooden staircases too! And best of all you don\u2019t need to drive hours away to enjoy this thanks to its midtown location.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8017_c986fd-6a .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8017_c986fd-6a .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8017_c986fd-6a .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8017_c986fd-6a .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8017_c986fd-6a .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8017_c986fd-6a .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8017_c986fd-6a .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8017_c986fd-6a .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8017_c986fd-6a .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8017_c986fd-6a .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sherwood Park Off-Leash Area Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick summary of Sherwood Park\u2019s Dog Park before we dive into a detailed review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours of Operation: <\/strong>Sunrise &#8211; Sunset<br><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Dirt \/ Forest trails with wood stairs, walkways, and some concrete walkways<br><strong>Address: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/2UhypJSvVaUeYPu89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">190 Sherwood Ave<\/a>, Toronto, Ontario<br><strong>Plan for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>30 minutes in the off-leash area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional 2 hours if you plan on walking the recreational areas on-leash&nbsp;towards Sunnybrook Dog Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring your own water into the park &#8211; there are no water sources in the off-leash area available to refill bottles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_b99f96-52, 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767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_b99f96-52, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_b99f96-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_b99f96-52\"]{border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading8017_b99f96-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon has-theme-palette9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_b99f96-52\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_book-open kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M542.22 32.05c-54.8 3.11-163.72 14.43-230.96 55.59-4.64 2.84-7.27 7.89-7.27 13.17v363.87c0 11.55 12.63 18.85 23.28 13.49 69.18-34.82 169.23-44.32 218.7-46.92 16.89-.89 30.02-14.43 30.02-30.66V62.75c.01-17.71-15.35-31.74-33.77-30.7zM264.73 87.64C197.5 46.48 88.58 35.17 33.78 32.05 15.36 31.01 0 45.04 0 62.75V400.6c0 16.24 13.13 29.78 30.02 30.66 49.49 2.6 149.59 12.11 218.77 46.95 10.62 5.35 23.21-1.94 23.21-13.46V100.63c0-5.29-2.62-10.14-7.27-12.99z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong><em>Looking for more dog park reviews? <\/em><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/category\/dog-parks\/\">View all my dog park reviews.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features You&#8217;ll Love:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Partially fenced trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garbage and green bins by the dog park entrance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shaded forested off-leash trails through mature forests of 150+-year-old trees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water park for kids nearby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Picnic site nearby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a tobogganing hill nearby for the kids (or yourself, or your dog!) in the winter months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recreational Trail can take you to the nearby Sunnybrook Dog Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May Not Be Ideal For:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dogs with poor recall that like to squeeze through open holes in fences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small dogs require a dedicated small dog area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dogs looking for a quiet off-leash dog area (this park is regularly visited by commercial dog walkers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with accessibility needs &#8211; there are a lot of stairs and the terrain is not the smoothest for strollers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170501095-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170501095-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170501095-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170501095-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170501095-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170501095-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170501095-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions to Sherwood Park\u2019s Dog Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This park is best reached by car as the closest bus stop is about a 6-minute walk away from the busy Eglinton Avenue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sherwood-Park-Parking-Lot-Map-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Sherwood Park Parking Lot is part of a small street located between Sherwood Ave and Sheldrake Blvd. \" class=\"wp-image-8055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sherwood-Park-Parking-Lot-Map-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sherwood-Park-Parking-Lot-Map-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sherwood-Park-Parking-Lot-Map-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sherwood-Park-Parking-Lot-Map.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sherwood Park offers limited (but free!) parking in their parking lot located between Sherwood Ave and Sheldrake Blvd. However, because of the park\u2019s popularity, the parking lot tends to fill up quickly &#8211; especially during peak dog walking hours (10 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM during weekdays, and afternoon weekends).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The parking lot fits about 20 cars, but many cars also tend to parallel park directly across from the designated lots. I\u2019d recommend coming during off-peak hours to ensure a spot if you\u2019re visiting by car!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170920378-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170920378-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170920378-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170920378-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170920378-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170920378-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170920378-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steps leading up to the off-leash area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Directions to Sherwood Park Off-Leash Area from the parking lot:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the parking lot, you\u2019ll need to make your way down the park entrance and around a slight bend. The off-leash area\u2019s entrance is at the base of the hill. You\u2019ll know you have reached the entrance after you\u2019ve crossed a small roadway that passes over a small stream. A set of stairs with a small sign at the end will indicate the start of the off-leash designated area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170457428-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170457428-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170457428-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170457428-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170457428-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170457428-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170457428-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entrance of Sherwood Park by the parking lot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features You\u2019ll Love &#8211; Sherwood Park Dog Park Toronto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an in-depth look at all the key features offered at Sherwood Park:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Partially fenced trails<\/strong>. <br>The entrance and the trails are enclosed by partial fences. Dogs who like to keep nearby or stay on designated trails will really enjoy this straightforward space. However, many of the fences are partially broken and I\u2019ve seen plenty of Golden Retrievers and other large dogs squeeze through the fence and traverse the forested area.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_245a57-be\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_245a57-be\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_245a57-be\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_245a57-be\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);font-size:3em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_245a57-be\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_245a57-be\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link8017_245a57-be, .kt-adv-heading-link8017_245a57-be .kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_245a57-be\"]{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_245a57-be\"]{border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_245a57-be\"]{border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading8017_245a57-be wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon has-theme-palette9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_245a57-be\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_book-open kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M542.22 32.05c-54.8 3.11-163.72 14.43-230.96 55.59-4.64 2.84-7.27 7.89-7.27 13.17v363.87c0 11.55 12.63 18.85 23.28 13.49 69.18-34.82 169.23-44.32 218.7-46.92 16.89-.89 30.02-14.43 30.02-30.66V62.75c.01-17.71-15.35-31.74-33.77-30.7zM264.73 87.64C197.5 46.48 88.58 35.17 33.78 32.05 15.36 31.01 0 45.04 0 62.75V400.6c0 16.24 13.13 29.78 30.02 30.66 49.49 2.6 149.59 12.11 218.77 46.95 10.62 5.35 23.21-1.94 23.21-13.46V100.63c0-5.29-2.62-10.14-7.27-12.99z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong><em>Looking for more fenced dog parks? <\/em><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/category\/dog-parks\/fenced-in-dog-park\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/category\/dog-parks\/fenced-in-dog-park\/\">Check out all my fenced dog park reviews.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Garbage and green bins by the dog park entrance<\/strong>. <br>Right by the entrance, you\u2019ll find green bins, black bins, and blue bins for all of your needs. In the few times that I\u2019ve visited this park, the bins are always well maintained and never overflowing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Shaded forested off-leash trails<\/strong>. <br>With 150+-year-old White Pine, Eastern Hemlock, American Beech, and plenty of other established trees in the forest, this off-leash space makes it hard to believe that you\u2019re even in a metropolitan area.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);font-size:3em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link8017_eea8ba-51, .kt-adv-heading-link8017_eea8ba-51 .kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51\"]{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51\"]{border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51\"]{border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon has-theme-palette9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_eea8ba-51\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_book-open kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M542.22 32.05c-54.8 3.11-163.72 14.43-230.96 55.59-4.64 2.84-7.27 7.89-7.27 13.17v363.87c0 11.55 12.63 18.85 23.28 13.49 69.18-34.82 169.23-44.32 218.7-46.92 16.89-.89 30.02-14.43 30.02-30.66V62.75c.01-17.71-15.35-31.74-33.77-30.7zM264.73 87.64C197.5 46.48 88.58 35.17 33.78 32.05 15.36 31.01 0 45.04 0 62.75V400.6c0 16.24 13.13 29.78 30.02 30.66 49.49 2.6 149.59 12.11 218.77 46.95 10.62 5.35 23.21-1.94 23.21-13.46V100.63c0-5.29-2.62-10.14-7.27-12.99z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong><em>Looking for more off-leash trails? <\/em><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/category\/dog-parks\/off-leash-dog-trail\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/category\/dog-parks\/off-leash-dog-trail\/\">Check out all my off-leash trail blog posts.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f <strong>The washrooms are in the park. <\/strong><br>Public bathrooms are available nearby and are open between <strong>9:00 AM &#8211; dusk <\/strong>during the summer months<strong>. <\/strong>You\u2019ll find the public bathrooms on the East end of the park toward Blythwood Ravine (where the playground and picnic pavilion are located)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170941019-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170941019-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170941019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170941019-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170941019-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170941019-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_170941019-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The picnic pavilion and children&#8217;s park just beside the entrance of the dog park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Tobogganing hill.<\/strong> <br>As you make your way downhill from the Sherwood Parking lot, there is a public picnic space with some great hills that make for a popular tobogganing hill for kids, dogs, and adults alike. If you\u2019re looking for other dog parks with similar hills nearby, be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/jack-darling-dog-park-review\/\">Jack Darling Dog Park<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/riverdale-park-east\/\">Riverdale East Dog Bowl<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Water park &amp; picnic sites nearby.<\/strong> <br>There\u2019s a reason this park is popular in the area! It\u2019s not just popular with dogs, but plenty of folks with young children flock to this park to enjoy the water park and picnic sites located nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f <strong>5 KM Recreational Trail<\/strong>.<br>A recreational trail from Sherwood Park connects East to Sunnybrook Parks\u2019 Dog Park. If you\u2019re like me &#8211; chances are you\u2019re more of a weekend warrior than an everyday warrior &#8211; meaning excuses to go for longer walks with Limone on the weekend is very much nice to have! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit Sherwood Park, you can easily make this walk into a longer bonding day session with your pup by heading East toward Sunnybrook Dog Park. Check out the All Trails map below to learn how to do so. The walk to Sunnybrook Dog Park is less than 2.5 km so it&#8217;s very doable even in under three hours if you&#8217;d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alltrails\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/widget\/map\/sherwood-park-to-sunnybrook-dog-park-hike-ca3a9be?u=m\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" title=\"AllTrails: Trail Guides and Maps for Hiking, Camping, and Running\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174354474-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174354474-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174354474-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174354474-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174354474-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174354474-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174354474-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are signs posted throughout to discourage dog owners from letting dogs trespass into the woodlots but the fences are poorly maintained &#8211; among a few other things you should know.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missing Features You Should Know Before Visiting Sherwood Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\ude10<\/strong> <strong>The fences have holes. <\/strong><br>I mentioned this in the key features already &#8211; but this is not a fully enclosed space. If you\u2019re looking for an off-leash space with fully enclosed trails &#8211; I\u2019d recommend checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/jack-darling-dog-park-review\/\">Jack Darling Dog Park<\/a> in Mississauga instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174342970-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174342970-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174342970-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174342970-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174342970-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174342970-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_174342970-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&#8217;s hard to see but the thin wire fences are lifted upwards. In some areas, there&#8217;s just a giant gaping hole in the fence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude10 <strong>There is no dedicated small dog area<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);font-size:3em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link8017_65e285-a8, .kt-adv-heading-link8017_65e285-a8 .kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8\"]{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8\"]{border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8\"]{border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon has-theme-palette9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_65e285-a8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_book-open kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M542.22 32.05c-54.8 3.11-163.72 14.43-230.96 55.59-4.64 2.84-7.27 7.89-7.27 13.17v363.87c0 11.55 12.63 18.85 23.28 13.49 69.18-34.82 169.23-44.32 218.7-46.92 16.89-.89 30.02-14.43 30.02-30.66V62.75c.01-17.71-15.35-31.74-33.77-30.7zM264.73 87.64C197.5 46.48 88.58 35.17 33.78 32.05 15.36 31.01 0 45.04 0 62.75V400.6c0 16.24 13.13 29.78 30.02 30.66 49.49 2.6 149.59 12.11 218.77 46.95 10.62 5.35 23.21-1.94 23.21-13.46V100.63c0-5.29-2.62-10.14-7.27-12.99z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong><em>Looking for dog parks with a dedicated small dog areas? <\/em><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/category\/dog-parks\/small-dog-parks\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/category\/dog-parks\/small-dog-parks\/\">Check out all my dog park reviews with dedicated small dog areas.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude10 <strong>There are no poop bag dispensers. <\/strong><br>Make sure to bring extra poop bags to this park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude10 <strong>Running water is unavailable.<\/strong> <br>There are no nearby water fountains if you\u2019re looking for clean potable water. However, the park has a stream with running water near the entrance that dogs can use to cool down during the hotter months. I&#8217;d still recommend bringing your own potable water for your pup when visiting the park though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude10 <strong>No artificial lighting<\/strong>. <br>There are no street lights at night within the park so this park is best used during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);font-size:3em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link8017_2ac716-ac, .kt-adv-heading-link8017_2ac716-ac .kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac\"]{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac\"]{border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac\"]{border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon has-theme-palette9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8017_2ac716-ac\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_book-open kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M542.22 32.05c-54.8 3.11-163.72 14.43-230.96 55.59-4.64 2.84-7.27 7.89-7.27 13.17v363.87c0 11.55 12.63 18.85 23.28 13.49 69.18-34.82 169.23-44.32 218.7-46.92 16.89-.89 30.02-14.43 30.02-30.66V62.75c.01-17.71-15.35-31.74-33.77-30.7zM264.73 87.64C197.5 46.48 88.58 35.17 33.78 32.05 15.36 31.01 0 45.04 0 62.75V400.6c0 16.24 13.13 29.78 30.02 30.66 49.49 2.6 149.59 12.11 218.77 46.95 10.62 5.35 23.21-1.94 23.21-13.46V100.63c0-5.29-2.62-10.14-7.27-12.99z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong><em>Need a dog park with extra lighting? <\/em><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/category\/dog-parks\/dog-park-with-lights\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/category\/dog-parks\/dog-park-with-lights\/\">Check out all my blog posts about dog parks with lights.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude10 <strong>Coyote alert signs are posted throughout the park<\/strong>. <br>Personally, I have yet to encounter a coyote in the park but there are signs posted around the park that indicate that they may occasionally roam through the park. There are certain techniques you can use to protect yourself and your dog if you see one and while most reviewers have not mentioned any coyote sightings, it\u2019s best to do your own research on this before visiting. Optionally, you can learn more about whether <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/are-coyotes-dangerous-to-dogs\/\">coyotes are dangerous to dogs in my post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171059948-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171059948-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171059948-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171059948-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171059948-1536x1147.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171059948-2048x1529.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171059948-1400x1045.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review of Sherwood Park Off-Leash Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t visited Sherwood Dog Park in Toronto, chances are you\u2019re going to find this park to be an underrated gem of an off-leash area. Unlike many other dog parks, this is 100% an off-leash trail space that takes you and your dog meandering through its short but scenic mature forested trail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The outer loop of the designated off-leash area is a short 1 KM stroll that can easily be completed in 20 to 30 minutes. The outer loop takes you through varied terrain and multiple flights of stairs and wooden boardwalks while most of the inner midpoint pathways are forest trails. Because of the varied terrain, I wouldn\u2019t recommend this off-leash park to dog owners with mobility issues. Below is Sherwood Park&#8217;s Dog Park Trail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alltrails\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/widget\/map\/sherwood-park-dog-park-off-leash-loop-e58cc5c?u=m\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" title=\"AllTrails: Trail Guides and Maps for Hiking, Camping, and Running\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, the pathway is short and dog owners with young children have mentioned that the off-leash trail is also a kid-friendly walk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favourite aspect about this park is Sherwood Park\u2019s unique offering traversing a wooden boardwalk off-leash. Hearing her paws patter on the wooden boards always fills me with joy and nothing makes me smile quite like watching her run up and down the stairs off-leash. To date, I haven\u2019t found any other dog parks that offer an off-leash wooden boardwalk experience. I don\u2019t know about you but something about traversing wooden boardwalks reminds me of hiking at provincial parks &#8211; and knowing that I can get an off-leash experience within Toronto is a huge plus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" data-id=\"8038\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172428229-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172428229-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172428229-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172428229-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172428229-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172428229-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172428229-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" data-id=\"8037\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172743921-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172743921-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172743921-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172743921-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172743921-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172743921-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172743921-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" data-id=\"8040\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173546607-1-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173546607-1-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173546607-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173546607-1-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173546607-1-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173546607-1-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173546607-1-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" data-id=\"8036\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172603591-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172603591-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172603591-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172603591-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172603591-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172603591-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172603591-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sherwood Park\u2019s Off-Leash Area is nestled against the backyard of well-established homes in the neighbourhood to the north, and Mt Hope cemetery to the south. During the summer months, the foliage is often thick enough to cover these areas but if you\u2019re visiting Sherwood Park in the fall or winter, you\u2019ll be able to see these views on your walk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s a short and fenced trail, the trails sprawl across over 40 acres of space so, despite the smaller off-leash trail size, the park can comfortably accommodate 50+ dogs without hitting *too* many bottlenecks on the path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to mention that during weekday visits, Sherwood Park is an extraordinarily popular place for Commerical Dog Walkers to visit. During our two-hour walk on a Wednesday afternoon (between 11:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM), we encountered at least 5 dog walkers each with 5 to 8 dogs in tow. If you\u2019re visiting during peak dog walking times, expect some bottleneck traffic on the boardwalks and trails as you pass by groups of dogs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172835822-1-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172835822-1-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172835822-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172835822-1-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172835822-1-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172835822-1-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172835822-1-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One main complaint I have is that most of the fencing is comprised of two pieces of wood wrapped with flimsy chicken wire netting. After visiting the park over the course of a year, I\u2019ve noticed that the fences have been left in a state of disrepair around the trails.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of the forest within the off-leash area has been marked as an \u2018environmentally sensitive area and the fences are meant to keep dogs outside of these areas. However, many of the fences have had their wires chewed open or forced open by larger dogs so you\u2019ll find many gaps or gaping holes throughout the fence. Dogs that like to squeeze through holes can easily enter these spaces, and for dogs with poor recall, some broken fences easily connect to the Mt Hope Cemetary across the road. Unfortunately, I can\u2019t recommend this space for all trail dogs because of this aspect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall &#8211; I\u2019d recommend Sherwood Park for city dwellers who are looking for a nearby off-leash trail space within the city limits. While it\u2019s certainly one of the shorter off-leash trails I\u2019ve experienced, the ambience, accessibility, and looped trail (to burn off excess energy)&nbsp; can\u2019t be beaten. Sherwood Park makes for a great short-commitment dog park trip. Perfect for those who don\u2019t want to commit a half day of the weekend or weekday visiting dog parks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173331460-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173331460-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173331460-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173331460-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173331460-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173331460-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_173331460-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seasonal Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I write my dog park reviews, I try to include seasonal details \u2013 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><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> \u2013 Spring is a great time to enjoy the trails and watch the various leaves bud to life as you make your way through the trails. However, during the early spring days and wet days, expect the find several shallow mud puddles throughout the trail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer<\/strong> \u2013 Fantastic park to visit during the hot summer days thanks to its mostly shaded trails and nearby access to a running stream to help dogs stay cool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall<\/strong> \u2013 Fall is an especially beautiful time if you don\u2019t mind the mud to enjoy. I haven\u2019t been to the park during the peak fall season, but visiting in early November allowed us to run through the fallen leaves &#8211; which made for great fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172930167-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172930167-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172930167-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172930167-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172930167-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172930167-1534x2048.jpg 1534w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172930167-1400x1869.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_172930167.jpg 1798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter<\/strong> \u2013 On \u2018warmer\u2019 winter days or wet snow days, I\u2019d recommend against completing the full loop because the trails are not maintained. There are some steep slopes that when icy, can be especially difficult to trek unless you have ice cleats on. I\u2019d recommend visiting a flatter, open space during the winter months unless you\u2019re comfortable and have experience walking on forested trails in icy seasons. Having said that, fresh snowy sessions were great here and are a huge hit &#8211; especially with the toboggan hill nearby too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Other Reviewers Are Saying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 1,521+ reviews and an average 4.7 out of 5 stars rating, Sherwood Dog Park is an <strong>exceptionally positive <\/strong>experience for almost every single visitor. Here are the recurring positive comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Beautiful forested trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amazing place to see fall colours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amazing location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of negative or low-rated reviews, this is what most dissatisfied reviewers have to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Poorly maintained fences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unleashed dogs everywhere &#8211; including leashed areas &#8211; not great for visitors with small kids &#8211; don\u2019t go if you don\u2019t love dogs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very icy stairs &#8211; no winter maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171242385-1024x759.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171242385-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171242385-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171242385-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171242385-1536x1139.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171242385-2048x1519.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20221123_171242385-1400x1038.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sherwood Dog Park Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Sherwood dog park is a great choice that many visitors have equated as \u2018doggy paradise\u2019 within the Toronto limits. With access to a mature woodlot, forested trails, and scenic wooden boardwalks, this short off-leash trail makes for a wonderful short trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>City dwellers looking for accessible off-leash trails should definitely consider adding this dog park to their list as a nearby option! As you traverse through the wooded area, you\u2019ll most likely feel like you\u2019ve been transported a lot further away from the metropolitan noises than you really are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This dog park is definitely worth checking out at least once if you\u2019re around the area!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nearby Pet-Friendly Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sherwood Park Pet Stores Nearby<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, there are quite a few pet stores in the Sherwood park area. Best of all, they\u2019re all within a 10-minute driving distance from the dog park! <strong>Note<\/strong> &#8211; not all the pet stores are pet-friendly so it\u2019s always best to call ahead if you\u2019re planning on visiting before or after going to Sherwood Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dAwhfk3pf67PkLWq9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pet Valu &#8211; 2578 Yonge Street<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rMFzQs2dD5SmvfuNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PetSmart &#8211; 25 Industrial Street<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/YieLX2zkQizF4KT7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leaside Pets &#8211; 1542 Bayview Ave<\/a> *there is a store cat &#8211; known locally for great service &#8211; however, there isn\u2019t any indication that this store allows pets indoors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/2Lc7kFugCnpoHVMA7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pawland &#8211; 748 Mt Pleasant Rd<\/a> * also includes grooming services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Similar Dog Parks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for a similar dog park to Sherwood Park dog park? Here are a few of our recommendations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Off-Leash Trails:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSF9983-1024x683.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSF9983-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Beagle and Corgi running on a dirt path beside a meadow at the open play area at this Oshawa Dog Park - Harmony Valley Park\" class=\"wp-image-4227 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSF9983-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSF9983-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSF9983-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSF9983-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSF9983-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSF9983-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/reviewing-an-oshawa-dog-park-harmony-valley-off-leash-dog-park\/\"><strong>Harmony Valley Off-Leash Dog Park in Oshawa<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Sherwood Park dog park not giving your pup enough space to stretch as you\u2019d like? Then definitely consider taking a mini-road trip down to Oshawa to visit Harmony Valley! While the off-leash trails are mostly unfenced in this Oshawa location, you\u2019ll get much of the same wooded trails as you would at Sherwood Park with the added bonus of almost tripling the off-leash space. There\u2019s even a large, dedicated small dog park within the off-leash area too!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSF3205-1024x682.jpg);background-position:80% 96%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSF3205-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Etobicoke Valley Dog Park - Trail Images\" class=\"wp-image-1817 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSF3205-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSF3205-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSF3205-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSF3205.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/etobicoke-valley-dog-park-review-an-off-leash-trail-oasis\/\"><strong>Etobicoke Valley Off-Leash Dog Park<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>Still our hands-down favourite dog park to visit based on where we live and how much Limone enjoys this space. Etobicoke Valley offers plenty of watering holes, rocky beaches, open space, and a challenging 4km (round-trip) trail that takes you through cliff-side terrain and beautiful forest trails. Even when the parking lot is entirely full &#8211; it\u2019ll often feel like you\u2019re trekking the trails alone &#8211; especially the further in you go! There\u2019s a reason why it\u2019s a well-loved dog park and why plenty of dog owners are willing to regularly make the trek here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSF2901-2-1024x683.jpg);background-position:62% 56%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSF2901-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Limone, a red and white corgi is sitting on the ground looking up at Maria, wearing a long blue coat and navy baseball cap, sitting on a bench. In the background is a scenic view of Toronto's skyline and some construction cranes.\" class=\"wp-image-7218 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSF2901-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSF2901-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSF2901-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSF2901-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSF2901-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSF2901-2-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/cherry-beach-dog-park\/\"><strong>Cherry Beach Dog Park<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; If you\u2019re looking for a closer Toronto off-leash dog park with off-leash trails, then I\u2019d recommend the cottage-esque and sandy beach walk at Cherry Beach! It\u2019s not quite an off-leash trail but the space offers a diverse set of textures and terrain across concrete slabs, sand, dirt, and tree-covered spaces that it\u2019ll be just as stimulating as a trail walk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Have you visited Sherwood Dog Park? Let us know what you think of the park in the comments below!<\/em><\/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_0\" data-footable_id=\"6834\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Dog Park Gear\"            id=\"footable_6834\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_2080374079_6834\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_6834 ninja_table_unique_id_2080374079_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_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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a provincial park-like trail experience that\u2019s off-leash trail and surprisingly accessible for Toronto city dwellers? 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