The Municipality of Meaford is reminding residents and visitors about responsible pet ownership and where dogs are permitted to be off‑leash under the Municipal Animal Control By‑law. These rules help ensure the safety of the community and promote respectful shared use of parks and public spaces.
Designated off-leash areas include:
Beautiful Joe’s Leash-Free Dog Park, which is open year-round, and
Designated areas of Memorial Park, where off-leash access is permitted during approved seasonal dates, as posted on-site.
Dog owners are reminded that even in designated off-leash areas, they remain responsible for their pets at all times. This includes keeping dogs under control, carrying a leash, cleaning waste, and complying with all posted signage and by-law requirements.
Clear signage is posted at both designated off-leash locations to outline rules, seasonal access dates, and boundaries. Residents are encouraged to review this information before allowing their dogs off-leash.
More information about off-leash dog areas, animal services, and responsible pet ownership is available at www.meaford.ca/dogs.
Media Contact:
Holly Moroney
Manager, Communications and Customer Service
Municipality of Meaford
21 Trowbridge Street West, Meaford
519-538-1060 extension 1601 | hmoroney@meaford.ca