{"id":8065,"date":"2023-02-20T13:11:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T18:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/?p=8065"},"modified":"2024-03-27T10:19:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T14:19:44","slug":"sugarbush-heritage-park-dog-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/sugarbush-heritage-park-dog-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Sugarbush Heritage Dog Park, Vaughan | Great for weekend warriors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This week we\u2019re visiting a dog park that\u2019s not in the city of Toronto but within the Greater Toronto Area (the GTA). We\u2019ll be visiting the Sugarbush Heritage Park dog park located in Thornhill \/ Vaughan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located just off Highway 7 and Bathurst, this is a relatively accessible dog park for Toronto pet owners who don&#8217;t mind driving a little bit further north to try somewhere new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a beautiful leashed trail walk paired with a spacious off-leash dog park for your next weekend warrior adventure then you might really enjoy this park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugarbush Heritage park offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>2.4 KM of unpaved forested on-leash trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A small playground for children to play nearby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A beautiful community garden space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated small and large dog off-leash park space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about visiting a dog park outside of Toronto is that every single dog park that I&#8217;ve been to in the GTA region offers <strong>free parking<\/strong> and honestly that&#8217;s a factor that can&#8217;t be beaten when it comes to planning a few hours of fun with my dog. Free parking is 100% a big factor for me when it comes to where I plan my future dog park visits!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8065_749c30-9c .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-id8065_749c30-9c .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-id8065_749c30-9c .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8065_749c30-9c .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-id8065_749c30-9c .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8065_749c30-9c .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8065_749c30-9c .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8065_749c30-9c .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8065_749c30-9c .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id8065_749c30-9c .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}<\/style>\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_b4127f-3e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_b4127f-3e size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-Building-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-Building-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-Building-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-Building-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-Building-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-Building-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-Building-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sugarbush Heritage Park Dog Park Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick summary of Sugarbush Heritage park dog park before we dive into a detailed review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dog Park Hours of Operation: <\/strong>Sunrise &#8211; Sunset<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Flat Grass<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/RC995JsNpRye6R357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">91 Thornhill Woods Dr<\/a>, Thornhill, ON L4J 8S1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><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>45 minutes to 1 hour traversing 2.4 KM unpaved (wood chips) forest trails through Baker\u2019s Woods forest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional 10 minutes&nbsp; if you plan on walking the paved trail around the community garden, children&#8217;s playground, and 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>.kb-image8065_e52bd9-d8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image8065_e52bd9-d8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:1714px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image8065_e52bd9-d8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image8065_e52bd9-d8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image8065_e52bd9-d8{max-width:1714px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image8065_e52bd9-d8{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image8065_e52bd9-d8 img{width:100%;}.kb-image8065_e52bd9-d8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_e52bd9-d8 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-Feature-Summary-Infographic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-Feature-Summary-Infographic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-Feature-Summary-Infographic-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-Feature-Summary-Infographic-410x1024.jpg 410w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-Feature-Summary-Infographic-768x1920.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-Feature-Summary-Infographic-614x1536.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions to Sugarbush Heritage Dog Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugarbush Heritage Park is best reached by car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you live in the area, public transit paths will take you towards Bathurst and Highway 7 &#8211; which is the far east end of the park. From the bus stop, you\u2019ll need to walk 15 minutes through Baker Wood\u2019s to access the dog park at Sugarbush Heritage park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>There are two small parking lots. One of the lots is located directly north of the dog park. The other is just east of the dog park, situated near the children\u2019s playground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two parking lots combined offer about 38 car spaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a map of where the parking lots are located in the park as well as the closest public transit stop:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_fd6ac0-1a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_fd6ac0-1a size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-Dog-Park-Map-with-Labels-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-Dog-Park-Map-with-Labels-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-Dog-Park-Map-with-Labels-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-Dog-Park-Map-with-Labels-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-Dog-Park-Map-with-Labels.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When I visited this park during the weekday, the lots were mostly empty &#8211; even during peak dog walker usage times (between 10:00 Am &#8211; 2:00 PM). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the summer evenings, you may find that the lots are full because this is a popular evening walk location for the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I would say that for most of your visits, you\u2019ll find that the two parking lots provide ample parking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sugarbush Heritage Park Map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a map of the entire Sugarbush Heritage Park including the parking locations, dog park location, and trails located in Baker Woods.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_de4f52-b6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_de4f52-b6 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-Approximate-Large-and-Small-Dog-Park-Size-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-Approximate-Large-and-Small-Dog-Park-Size-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-Approximate-Large-and-Small-Dog-Park-Size-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-Approximate-Large-and-Small-Dog-Park-Size-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-Approximate-Large-and-Small-Dog-Park-Size.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features You\u2019ll Love of Sugarbush Heritage Dog Park<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_0642b7-63 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_0642b7-63\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-dogs-chasing-each-other-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-dogs-chasing-each-other-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-dogs-chasing-each-other-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-dogs-chasing-each-other-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-dogs-chasing-each-other-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-dogs-chasing-each-other-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-of-dogs-chasing-each-other-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an in-depth look at all the essential features offered at Sherwood Park:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Dedicated small dog area<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Small dog owners rejoice! Considering only <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/which-dog-parks-in-toronto-have-dedicated-small-dog-areas\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7124\">11 dog parks in Toronto<\/a> offer a dedicated small dog park area, you\u2019ll be happy to know that Sugarbush Heritage Dog Park offers a spacious small dog area for even the fastest and most energetic of pups to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The small dog park area is about 0.14 acres in size whereas the larger dog park is about 0.35 acres in size. All size measurements are approximate since Google Maps doesn&#8217;t have a satellite image of the actual fences at the dog park &#8211; so the map I made is my best approximation of the size based on my visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Separate double-gated entrances.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugarbush Heritage Dog Park has two completely separate entrances for the large dog and small dog zone. It\u2019s really nice to see that this dog park offers two separate entrances for the different zones instead of feeding all dogs through one shared entryway (looking at you <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/raymore-dog-park\/\">Raymore Dog Park<\/a> &#8211; with its small dog area far INSIDE the large dog area) &#8211; which can run the risk of triggering larger dog\u2019s prey drives, and incite bigger fears in smaller dogs as they make their way into dog parks.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_a57958-f8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_a57958-f8 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Separate-gated-entrances-to-small-and-large-dog-park-zones-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Separate double-gated entrances to the large and small dog area respectively at the Sugarbush Heritage Park dog park.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Separate-gated-entrances-to-small-and-large-dog-park-zones-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Separate-gated-entrances-to-small-and-large-dog-park-zones-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Separate-gated-entrances-to-small-and-large-dog-park-zones-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Separate-gated-entrances-to-small-and-large-dog-park-zones-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Separate-gated-entrances-to-small-and-large-dog-park-zones-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Separate-gated-entrances-to-small-and-large-dog-park-zones-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Medium-sized off-leash space<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Like dog parks outside of Toronto, this suburban dog park offers much more off-leash space. At &lt;insert size of large dog area here&gt;, there\u2019s sufficient room for most dogs to really power up for a good chase in the off-leash zone. Compared to other suburban dog parks I\u2019ve visited &#8211; I\u2019d categorize this as an average\/medium-sized dog park. By Toronto standards though, this is a fairly large flat off-leash space similar in size to <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/south-stanley-dog-park\/\">South Stanely Dog Park<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/g-ross-lord-dog-park\/\">G. Ross Lord Dog Park<\/a>, but a tad smaller than <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/earl-bales-dog-park\/\">Earl Bales Dog Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Fully fenced off-leash areas with extra tall metal fencing<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet owners with jumpy dogs &#8211; pay attention! At the time of writing, I\u2019ve reviewed about <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/category\/dog-parks\/fenced-in-dog-park\/\">13 fenced or partially fenced dog parks<\/a>, and this one offers <em>really TALL<\/em> and <em>well-maintained<\/em> metal fencing all around to the off-leash area. Most dog parks I\u2019ve visited so far offer mid-height fencing or partially fenced options. The only other dog parks that offer fencing with this level of height are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>the small and narrow <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/liberty-village-dog-park-bill-johnston-park\/\">Bill Johnston Dog Park<\/a> in Liberty Village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and the massive<a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/jack-darling-dog-park-review\/\"> 22-acre Jack Darling Dog Park in Mississauga<\/a>. For scale the fences around Sugarbush Heritage Park dog park is over 5 feet &#8211; a significant height considering most other dog parks use 3 feet fences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_5ab39b-f4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_5ab39b-f4 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-fences-with-dogs-for-scale-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-fences-with-dogs-for-scale-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-fences-with-dogs-for-scale-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-fences-with-dogs-for-scale-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-fences-with-dogs-for-scale-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-fences-with-dogs-for-scale-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-fences-with-dogs-for-scale-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f <strong><strong>Poop bag dispensers are available<\/strong><\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another rare feature that\u2019s offered at this dog park! Like <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/jack-darling-dog-park-review\/\">Jack Darling Dog Park<\/a> in Mississauga (can you tell it\u2019s one of our favourite parks so far?), and <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/reviewing-an-oshawa-dog-park-harmony-valley-off-leash-dog-park\/\">Harmony Valley Dog Park in Oshawa<\/a>, Sugarbush Heritage Park also offers poop bags at the park! For introverted dog owners, higher anxiety dog owners, or for days where you don\u2019t want to socialize, but also happen to run out of poop bags &#8211; this can be a great boon. I\u2019d recommend bringing along extras though in case the dispensers run out and aren\u2019t refilled on the day you visit. However, it\u2019s always really nice when the community offers this little amenity for those emergency \/ ran-out-of-poop-bag days!<\/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\/Poop-bag-dispenser-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Poop bag dispenser with poop bags in the large dog off-leash area of Sugarbush Heritage Park\" class=\"wp-image-8124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Poop-bag-dispenser-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Poop-bag-dispenser-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Poop-bag-dispenser-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Poop-bag-dispenser-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Poop-bag-dispenser-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Poop-bag-dispenser-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Garbage and green bins by the dog park entrance<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Right by the entrance, you\u2019ll find green, black, and blue bins for all your needs. In the few times that I\u2019ve visited this park, the bins are always well maintained and never overflowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f <strong><strong>On-leash shaded forested trails through a massive 76-acre sugar bush<\/strong><\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With two main loops totalling 2.9 km within the woodlot, Baker\u2019s Wood is one of the only remaining forests of its size in the City of Vaughan. The woodlot is a joy to walk through all seasons. With more than 85 maple trees that are all over 100 years old &#8211; with some as old as 250 years old, Baker\u2019s Woods is a beautifully maintained woodlot for folks who don\u2019t mind walking on unpaved trails.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_10239e-c6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_10239e-c6 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Sunlight peeking through the bare winter trunks in Baker Woods located beside Sugarbush Heritage Park. The forest has 76 acres of forest to enjoy.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Two free parking lots capable of accommodating up to 38 cars<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f <strong>There are washrooms in the park<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Public bathrooms are available nearby at the historic Baker\u2019s House. Unfortunately, I haven\u2019t figured out their summer hours but for the past few weekday winter visits, they\u2019ve been closed to the public. If I can find more details about the hours &#8211; I\u2019ll be sure to update this post with the new information!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_f901e6-ce .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_f901e6-ce size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Concerned looking red and white pembroke welsh corgi with ears pulled back is standing beside a partially hidden beagle on a winter trail in Baker's Wood\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missing Features You Should Know Before Visiting Sherwood Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One entryway\/exit<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a curious dog that likes to follow other owners and their pets home? This dog park might be a bit trickier to navigate as the park offers only one entrance\/exit into the designated off-leash area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fairly busy suburban dog park (large dog area)<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to have the space to yourself, even during weekday hours, you might want to check other suburban dog parks. This is a fairly popular dog park from 7 AM &#8211; 12 PM with plenty of commercial dog walkers and neighbouring dog owners visiting the park. You\u2019ll often find at least 6 dogs roaming the large off-leash area. The small dog area has been consistently empty on my visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>No shade<\/strong><\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is most important if you\u2019re planning on visiting this park in the summer. While Sugbarush Heritage Park offers a veranda and a shaded forest trail walk, off-leash visitors should not that the dog park is completely unshaded. Make sure to watch your dog or visit during off-peak sunlight hours in the summer to prevent your dog from overheating. Check out my post: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/how-hot-is-too-hot-for-a-dog\/\">How hot is too hot?<\/a>\u201d to learn more about when it might be too hot for your dog to play in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_bfd4ab-67 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_bfd4ab-67 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Open-Space-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Picnic tables located in the large off-leash area of Sugarbush Heritage Park. There is no shade available in the dog park.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Open-Space-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Open-Space-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Open-Space-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Open-Space-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Open-Space-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Open-Space-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Running water is unavailable<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no nearby water fountains if you\u2019re looking for clean potable water. Be sure to pack plenty of potable water when visiting the park with your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No artificial lighting<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no street lights at night within the park so this park is best used during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf8f9\">If you need extra lighting, be sure to check out my <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\/\">reviews of dog parks with artificial lighting<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Noise<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Being close to the busy Highway 7 offers both benefits and disadvantages. Its proximity to the highway does mean that it\u2019ll get noisy while you\u2019re spending time in the off-leash space and that traffic noises will break through the serenity of traversing the forested trails too.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_985e1c-92 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_985e1c-92 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dog-and-Owners-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Sugarbush Heritage dog park visitors - two owners and two dogs in the large off-leash dog area.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dog-and-Owners-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dog-and-Owners-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dog-and-Owners-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dog-and-Owners-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dog-and-Owners-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dog-and-Owners-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review of Sugarbush Heritage Park Dog Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I stumbled upon sugarbush heritage park dog park when a friend asked me out for a walking date and took me to the forest trails during the winter. When we rounded the corner to the parking lot, my eyes immediately fell on the large off-leash space and I thought to myself \u201cI NEED to come back here with Limone &#8211; she\u2019ll love this space!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then upon walking into the forest trail, I thought \u201cokay &#8211; now I really have to take her here &#8211; the forest is such a nice place to go for a walk!\u201d Honestly, what a beautiful sugar bush trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering how the 2.9 KM loop was easily finished in 45 minutes, Sugarbush Heritage Park is a great place to take your pup if you\u2019re a weekend warrior looking to explore a new space with your dog without committing more than a few hours of your weekend out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-8065_a1a353-cc{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-8065_a1a353-cc .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-8065_a1a353-cc .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-8065_a1a353-cc alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-8065_a1a353-cc kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-1-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1-1024x767.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" alt=\"Trail photo at Baker Woods in the winter beside Sugarbush Heritage Park in Thornhill \/ Vaughan.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-1-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-1-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1.jpg\" data-id=\"8136\" class=\"wp-image-8136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-1-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-1-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-1-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-1-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-1-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-1-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-2-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-1024x767.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" alt=\"Trail photo at Baker Woods in the winter beside Sugarbush Heritage Park in Thornhill \/ Vaughan.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-2-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-2-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg.jpg\" data-id=\"8137\" class=\"wp-image-8137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-2-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-2-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-2-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-2-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-2-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-2-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-3-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-1024x767.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" alt=\"Trail photo at Baker Woods in the winter beside Sugarbush Heritage Park in Thornhill \/ Vaughan. Forests back up against the local neighbourhood homes.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-3-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-3-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg.jpg\" data-id=\"8138\" class=\"wp-image-8138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-3-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-3-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-3-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-3-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-3-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bakers-Wood-Trail-Pic-3-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One important note &#8211; the forest trail requires dogs to be leashed while traversing the trail. Baker\u2019s Woods has two entrances, on the east and west sides of the forest respectively. During my visits to this park (with and without Limone), I noticed that at least one dog walker opted to walk with their dogs off-leash in the forest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I haven\u2019t witnessed or experienced any negative incidents with off-leash dogs in the woods &#8211; but from my limited personal experience, I noticed that the few off-leash dogs we interacted with didn\u2019t have a lot of recall. People visiting Baker Woods with reactive dogs may want to take note of this.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_7b0109-88 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_7b0109-88 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Off-Leash-dog-encounter-at-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"off-leash dog encountered at Baker Woods\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Off-Leash-dog-encounter-at-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Off-Leash-dog-encounter-at-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Off-Leash-dog-encounter-at-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Off-Leash-dog-encounter-at-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Off-Leash-dog-encounter-at-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Off-Leash-dog-encounter-at-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the forest trail does not have garbage bins located throughout the trail &#8211; meaning you\u2019ll need to walk back to the entrance to dispose of your dog poop and any other garbage you may have on hand. During my visit, I didn\u2019t see too many piles of dog poop around the trail or forgotten poop bags, but I can imagine this being a potential issue during the warmer seasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally &#8211; I\u2019d still highly recommend everyone planning to visit this park keep their dogs on a leash in an effort to ensure that all visitors can enjoy the woods. It\u2019s really such a beautiful space, and during the spring\/summer, the woods offer habitat spaces for regional flora and fauna that are often best left undisturbed by people and dogs traversing off the path.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With two pups in tow, our walk through the woods took just over an hour to complete &#8211; so allot some extra time if you own dogs that particularly love sniffing out new scents.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-8065_f0b344-6f{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-8065_f0b344-6f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-8065_f0b344-6f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-8065_f0b344-6f alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-8065_f0b344-6f kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-767x1024.jpg\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Chu, a lemon white beagle in a red harness walking on the Baker Woods trail.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg\" data-id=\"8140\" class=\"wp-image-8140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1534x2048.jpg 1534w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1400x1869.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chu-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg 1798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-2-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" alt=\"Limone - a red and white Pembroke Welsh Corgi (right) and Chu, a lemon white beagle (left) walking through the Baker Woods trail in the winter.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-2-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-2-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg\" data-id=\"8143\" class=\"wp-image-8143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-2-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-2-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-2-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-2-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-2-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-2-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" alt=\"Limone (laying on the ground left) a red and white Pembroke Welsh Corgi is enjoying a good rub in the snow while Chu (right) a lemon white Beagle is on the lookout at Baker Woods - located near Sugarbush Heritage Park.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park.jpg\" data-id=\"8144\" class=\"wp-image-8144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limone-and-Chu-Baker-Woods-Sugarbush-Heritage-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Okay going back to the dog park part of Sugarbush Heritage Park &#8211; with lots of space in the off-leash area for dogs who like to RUN to really get a good stretch, and a gorgeous forest trail, that\u2019s just tucked away from Highway 7, this dog park is one of the easier and more highway-accessible dog parks I\u2019ve visited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you moved into the area recently,&nbsp; you\u2019ll be happy to know that there is a pretty active community of dog owners at this park. While I don\u2019t live in the town myself, I connected with a few of the dog owners in the space and learned that there are quite a few Whatsapp communities and groups you could join if you\u2019re looking for some company or extra play dates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugarbush Heritage Dog Park is a commercial dog walker-friendly space meaning that during the weekdays you\u2019ll find a regular rotation of dog walkers visiting this space to enjoy the large off-leash area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve managed to visit this park several times during the weekday and have consistently seen commercial dog walks making the rounds as early as 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering the size of this space &#8211; there\u2019s still plenty of space for at least 20 dogs or so to visit the large off-leash area while still having enough personal space and running room. Having said that I\u2019ve only seen up to 12 dogs in the space at once. So while I\u2019d still categorize Sugarbush Heritage dog park as an active\/busy dog park, it\u2019s certainly a far cry from being an overcrowded dog park.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_f8052b-a7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_f8052b-a7 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Three-dogs-running-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"from left - Limone a red and white Pembroke Welsh Corgi is running towards the camera. Behind and slightly to the right is a golden retriever looking at Limone. Rightmost is Chu, a lemon white beagle facing the golden retriever. Image taken at Sugarbush Heritage dog park's large off-leash area.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Three-dogs-running-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Three-dogs-running-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Three-dogs-running-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Three-dogs-running-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Three-dogs-running-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Three-dogs-running-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1400x1049.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall &#8211; Sugarbush Heritage Park is a dog park that\u2019s not just great for the local community, but also a great visit for people out of town who are looking to spend a few hours bonding with their dogs on the weekend. The park offers a gorgeous forest trail and a large dog park space, and it\u2019s a park that is easily accessible by highway. While the park is an active space and can get noisy at times because of its proximity to the highway, Sugarbush Heritage park is overall a well-rounded, well-maintained dog park worth visiting for a short weekend jaunt.<\/p>\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 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> \u2013 Spring is a great time to enjoy the off-leash dog park. Your pup will enjoy the weather and the open space in the off-leash space without overheating. Do expect to find several shallow mud puddles though &#8211; like most open dog park spaces made of grass\/dirt, the ground can easily become churned up by running dogs into mud puddles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer<\/strong> \u2013 Fantastic park to visit during the summer &#8211; especially in the early mornings or evenings and you\u2019re planning to add a short walk through Baker\u2019s Woods too. The park is pretty popular around these hours though because there\u2019s so little shade offered in the off-leash space during the hotter hours. Strongly recommend packing your own water for yourself and your pup while visiting this park at all hours during the summer months.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall<\/strong> \u2013 Fall is a gorgeous time to visit thanks to the dense woods and the fall colours. Even if you don\u2019t walk through the well-established sugar bush and choose to spend time in the off-leash space instead, the forests are close enough to the park that you\u2019ll be able to enjoy the fall colours from a distance. However, many visitors highly recommend spending some time traversing through the woods too if you visit in the fall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter<\/strong> \u2013 As someone with a cold-loving pup &#8211; I love visiting the park and spending a couple of hours here at the off-leash park and walking through the forest too. Winter walks through dense forests like Baker Woods at Sugarbush Heritage Park offer a quiet, contemplative walk during the late afternoon &#8211; a time when it\u2019s normally crowded during the other seasons. However, because of the uneven terrain, and the lack of winter maintenance, the trail can occasionally become slippery &#8211; so be careful if you plan on walking through the trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf8f9\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Practice Dog Safety! When the weather gets colder &#8211; limit how long your dog can stay outdoors and refer to our handy <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/how-long-can-i-walk-my-dog-in-the-cold-weather\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5787\">How Cold is Too Cold to Walk Your Dog<\/a> reference sheet! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Other Reviewers Are Saying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 734+ reviews and an average 4.6 out of 5 stars rating, Sherwood Dog Park is a <strong>strongly positive <\/strong>experience for almost every single visitor. Here are the recurring positive comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dense and beautiful forest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great trail and off-leash park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy walk with a decent distance<\/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>Too many unleashed dog walkers on the trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Too crowded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Too many highway noises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8065_d388cd-68 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8065_d388cd-68 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tired-dogs-in-car-seat-after-visiting-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Limone (left), a red and white Pembroke Welsh Corgi is hanging out in a separated car hammock with Chu (right), a lemon white beagle after several hours visiting Sugarbush Heritage Park. They both look tired and satisfied with their adventure.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tired-dogs-in-car-seat-after-visiting-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tired-dogs-in-car-seat-after-visiting-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tired-dogs-in-car-seat-after-visiting-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tired-dogs-in-car-seat-after-visiting-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tired-dogs-in-car-seat-after-visiting-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1534x2048.jpg 1534w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tired-dogs-in-car-seat-after-visiting-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park-1400x1869.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tired-dogs-in-car-seat-after-visiting-Sugarbush-Heritage-Dog-Park.jpg 1798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sherwood Dog Park Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Sugarbush Heritage Park Dog Park is a wonderful choice for city dwellers looking for a park with scenic on-leash walks paired with nearby off-leash space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugarbush Heritage Park\u2019s dog park is one of the few dog parks that offers a spacious designated small dog area and a substantially large general off-leash area. Thanks to it\u2019s location off Highway 7, this dog park is easily accessible to out-of-city visitors too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugarbush Heritage Park is a great choice for weekend warriors who not only wants to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Let their dogs have some off-leash running time in a spacious designated off-leash space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And enjoy a scenic walk nearby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have specific weekend time constraints and are looking for a short adventure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This dog park is definitely worth checking out if you\u2019re looking for a quick adventure escape to try with your pup outside of the regular Toronto city limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nearby Pet-Friendly Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for other pet-friendly activities to do nearby Sugarbush Heritage Park dog park?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oops &#8211; unfortunately, I wasn\u2019t able to find any pet-friendly activities nearby &#8211; if you have any suggestions or live in the area, be sure to let me know and I\u2019d love to add some to this section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: <em>Vaughan Mills is normally listed as a dog-friendly mall in the area, however, I checked <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaughanmills.com\/code-of-conduct\/#:~:text=We%20appreciate%20all%20animals%2C%20however,or%20the%20local%20animal%20authority.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>their pet policy<\/em><\/a><em> recently and discovered that <\/em><strong><em>the mall no longer allows pets<\/em><\/strong><em> other than documented service and support animals within the shopping centre.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\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 Sugarbush Heritage Park? Here are a few of our recommendations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:31% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSF0888-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dogsview Park | Downsview Park - Longhaired Dalmation in min-pivot chasing Limone the corgi from SYDE Road atop a mini mound at Dogsview Park.\" class=\"wp-image-5171 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSF0888-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSF0888-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSF0888-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSF0888-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSF0888-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSF0888-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-extra-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/downsview-dog-park\/\"><strong>Dogsview Park \/ Downsview Park<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; If you\u2019re looking for a dog park with similar features, then Downsview Park is your best bet. Fenced dog park, a dedicated small dog area, a great forest trail walk within the park and free parking too. The fences are a little lower though &#8211; so owners of high-jumping dogs should be aware of this key difference. If you haven\u2019t had a chance to visit this park yet with your pup as it is another great weekend visit too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Have you visited Sugarbush Heritage Park in Thornhill \/ Vaughan? 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_870121056_6834\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_6834 ninja_table_unique_id_870121056_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>Thornhill&#8217;s Sugarbush Heritage Park dog park is a great weekend warrior option. 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