u/qiuhua

Hi neighbours! A few local dog owners have started a petition asking the City of Burnaby to consider designated off-leash hours at Civic Square.

Civic Square has naturally become a gathering place for neighbours, kids and friendly dogs. Many of us have met new friends there, and the dogs bring a lot of joy and community connection to the space.

We’re not asking for it to become a full-time dog park. The idea is to explore something more balanced, such as:

• limited off-leash hours in the early morning or evening
• a trial period to see how it works
• clear rules requiring owners to supervise and clean up
• keeping busy family hours dog-free or leash-only

There aren’t many convenient off-leash options within walking distance for people living around Metrotown, especially for seniors, families and people without cars.

Of course, Civic Square belongs to everyone, so I’d also love to hear concerns or suggestions about how this could work safely and fairly.

Please consider signing and sharing the petition if you support the idea:

https://www.change.org/p/request-for-designated-off-leash-hours-at-burnaby-civic-square?recruiter=1256810588&recruited_by_id=53ce3620-9f86-11ec-b65a-49e5147f02a4&share_id=6yJJpRWzjL

Would limited off-leash hours make sense to you?

Bath day activity: visiting the off-leash dog park!

Photos taken when leaving the park as a grey dog.