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All designated dog off-leash areas in Burnaby, BC
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Burnaby’s official off-leash page lists 11 areas. This directory covers all 11, with each location, enclosure type and the rules that apply before and after an off-leash visit.
Key information
Burnaby’s official off-leash page lists 11 areas. This directory covers all 11, with each location, enclosure type and the rules that apply before and after an off-leash visit.
On this page
The directory’s scope
These are the 11 designated areas on the City page checked October 14, 2026, not all parks where a leashed dog may walk. Unless noted otherwise, hours are dawn to dusk. A designation covers the marked area or trail, not necessarily the whole park.
Maps below use City-listed park addresses and place queries. They identify the park area, not a surveyed dog-gate entrance, step-free path or guaranteed parking space. Follow the linked official off-leash map for the actual boundary.
Sources: City of Burnaby: All designated dog off-leash areas
Before entering
Dogs must wear a valid licence and have current vaccinations. A person can bring at most two dogs into an off-leash area. Keep a leash in hand, and leash dogs before entering and after leaving the designated area.
If a dog becomes aggressive, leash it and remove it immediately. Owners remain responsible for injuries and damage. Do not leave the dog unattended or let it approach people without an invitation.
Sources: City of Burnaby: All designated dog off-leash areas
Places dogs cannot use
Dogs are excluded from shoreline and lake beaches and nearby picnic areas at Barnet Marine, Deer Lake, Burnaby Lake Regional and Fraser Foreshore parks. Sensitive river banks, ponds, streams and marshlands are also restricted, as are areas marked by dog-prohibition signs.
Pick up waste and use a red disposal bin or ordinary garbage bin. Keep dogs on trails to protect wildlife. Outside designated areas, the City lists a maximum two-metre leash, prohibits tying a dog to a pole or bike rack and requires pit bulls to wear muzzles even on a leash.
Sources: City of Burnaby: All designated dog off-leash areas
Reports and licence help
Report an animal control problem through the City form or 604-294-7944. A household can have three dogs under the licensing rule, but that does not change the two-dog limit per person in the off-leash area.
Sources: City of Burnaby: All designated dog off-leash areas
Quick reference
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Barnet Marine Park | 8181 Barnet Road; The trail and open area allow off-leash activity year-round from dawn to dusk. Earlier seasonal time restrictions have been removed. Keep the dog leashed outside the designated area. |
| Bell Park | 3551 Bell Avenue; Also called Eastlake Park locally. The off-leash area is partially enclosed, beside a fully enclosed basketball court, and is available year-round. |
| Burnaby Heights Park | 3877 Eton Street; A fenced off-leash enclosure with year-round access. The enclosure does not make the surrounding park leash-free. |
| Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park | 7255 Mountbatten Street; A designated open area and Byrne Creek Dike trail allow off-leash use all year. Use care at road crossings and leash the dog outside the designated area. |
| Confederation Park | 250 Willingdon Avenue; Includes an all-dog fenced enclosure, a separate small-dog enclosure and an off-leash loop trail north of Penzance Drive. Access is year-round. |
| David Gray Park | 7480 McKay Avenue; A fenced enclosure and a separate small-dog area are available year-round. |
| Malvern Park | 7410 Morley Drive; A trail and open area are designated for off-leash use throughout the year. |
| Robert Burnaby Park | 8155 Wedgewood Street; The designated trail and open area include the hydro corridor and lawn west of Ramsay Creek. Keep dogs leashed outside this area. |
| Taylor Park | 7599 Mission Avenue; A fenced off-leash enclosure is available year-round. |
| Warner Loat Park | 4252 Piper Avenue; A year-round fenced enclosure lies a block from the Piper Avenue entrance to Burnaby Lake Regional Park. This does not make the regional park off-leash. |
| Willingdon Heights Park | 1491 Carleton Avenue; A fenced enclosure offers year-round access. The City says the park remains usable while the agility course is completed. |
Sources: City of Burnaby: All designated dog off-leash areas
What to do next
- Choose
Compare enclosure type and location in the complete list.
- Prepare
Bring the licence, leash and waste bags.
- Follow boundaries
Use only the marked area and remove aggressive dogs.
Sources: City of Burnaby: All designated dog off-leash areas
Every area in the official off-leash list
Barnet Marine Park
8181 Barnet Road, Burnaby, BC
The trail and open area allow off-leash activity year-round from dawn to dusk. Earlier seasonal time restrictions have been removed. Keep the dog leashed outside the designated area.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise
- Dogs per person
- Maximum 2
- Source scope
- One of 11 areas listed by the City
Bell Park
3551 Bell Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Also called Eastlake Park locally. The off-leash area is partially enclosed, beside a fully enclosed basketball court, and is available year-round.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise
- Dogs per person
- Maximum 2
- Source scope
- One of 11 areas listed by the City
Burnaby Heights Park
3877 Eton Street, Burnaby, BC
A fenced off-leash enclosure with year-round access. The enclosure does not make the surrounding park leash-free.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise
- Dogs per person
- Maximum 2
- Source scope
- One of 11 areas listed by the City
Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park
7255 Mountbatten Street, Burnaby, BC
A designated open area and Byrne Creek Dike trail allow off-leash use all year. Use care at road crossings and leash the dog outside the designated area.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise
- Dogs per person
- Maximum 2
- Source scope
- One of 11 areas listed by the City
Confederation Park
250 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Includes an all-dog fenced enclosure, a separate small-dog enclosure and an off-leash loop trail north of Penzance Drive. Access is year-round.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise
- Dogs per person
- Maximum 2
- Source scope
- One of 11 areas listed by the City
David Gray Park
7480 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, BC
A fenced enclosure and a separate small-dog area are available year-round.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise
- Dogs per person
- Maximum 2
- Source scope
- One of 11 areas listed by the City
Malvern Park
7410 Morley Drive, Burnaby, BC
A trail and open area are designated for off-leash use throughout the year.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise
- Dogs per person
- Maximum 2
- Source scope
- One of 11 areas listed by the City
Robert Burnaby Park
8155 Wedgewood Street, Burnaby, BC
The designated trail and open area include the hydro corridor and lawn west of Ramsay Creek. Keep dogs leashed outside this area.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise
- Dogs per person
- Maximum 2
- Source scope
- One of 11 areas listed by the City
Taylor Park
7599 Mission Avenue, Burnaby, BC
A fenced off-leash enclosure is available year-round.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise
- Dogs per person
- Maximum 2
- Source scope
- One of 11 areas listed by the City
Warner Loat Park
4252 Piper Avenue, Burnaby, BC
A year-round fenced enclosure lies a block from the Piper Avenue entrance to Burnaby Lake Regional Park. This does not make the regional park off-leash.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise
- Dogs per person
- Maximum 2
- Source scope
- One of 11 areas listed by the City
Willingdon Heights Park
1491 Carleton Avenue, Burnaby, BC
A fenced enclosure offers year-round access. The City says the park remains usable while the agility course is completed.
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise
- Dogs per person
- Maximum 2
- Source scope
- One of 11 areas listed by the City
10 useful questions
How many designated areas are listed?
The City page lists 11. All 11 are included here.
Are all areas fully fenced?
No. Some are trails or open areas; Bell Park is only partially enclosed.
Which areas have separate small-dog enclosures?
The City specifically lists them at Confederation Park and David Gray Park.
Are Barnet Marine’s seasonal off-leash limits still active?
The City says the earlier seasonal restrictions have been lifted, with dawn-to-dusk year-round use in the designated area.
Can one person bring three dogs?
No. The off-leash limit is two dogs per person.
Must I carry a leash inside?
Yes. Keep a leash in hand while the dog is off-leash.
What if my dog becomes aggressive?
Leash the dog and remove it from the area immediately.
Is the whole of Burnaby Lake Regional Park off-leash?
No. Warner Loat is a separate fenced area near an entrance; designation does not extend to the regional park.
Can dogs join a picnic beside the beach?
Dogs are excluded from the named shoreline beaches and nearby picnic areas.
How do I report an animal control issue?
Use the City form or call 604-294-7944.
Official information and forms
This guide covers the municipal service in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Fees and active service notices can change. Use the linked official page for the application or latest notice.