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Cityview Dog Park

Fredericton's first off-leash Dog Park is located on Cityview Avenue, off of Main Street on Fredericton's Northside. This completely fenced-in facility is situated on 3/4 of an acre and is easily accessible by car or from the walking trail. A separate area for large and small dogs ensures fun for all and benches and garbage cans are available year-round on site. Recent upgrades to the dog park have included the installation of a sun shelter (sponsored by the Main Street Veterinary Hospital) as well as dusk-to-dawn lighting that allows use later into the evenings during the winter months. Users are reminded to read the posted rules before use and to remember to please "pick up" after their dog to ensure a clean facility. Also, for the safety of all, no children under 12 years of age are permitted inside of the fenced area.

Park Rules

Dog owners/handlers are liable for the behaviour, damage or injury inflicted by their dogs. Owners/handlers are legally and financially responsible for their dogs' behaviour.  The City of Fredericton accepts no liability or responsibility for injuries occurring in the dog park.

• Handlers MUST "Scoop the Poop" .
• No children under 12 years of age permitted inside fenced area.
• Handlers MUST remove aggressive dogs immediately!
• Any dog with a known history of dangerous behaviour is prohibited.
• Handlers MUST be inside fenced area with their dogs at all times.
• Please leash and unleash in doublegated area.
• All dogs must wear a collar with ID.
• No pinch, pronged, spiked or shock collars allowed.
• Limit of 2 dogs per handler.
• No female dogs in heat. No dogs under 4 months of age.
• Eating and smoking is prohibited inside the fenced area.

Digging dogs must be stopped and holes filled by handler 

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 Good Petiquette

Dog owners should exhibit courteous behaviour, or good "petiquette".  There are simple things that you can do to keep the park enjoyable for pets and persons alike:

• Make sure your dog has appropriate vaccinations, including Kennel Cough.
• Pay attention to your dog at all times to prevent mishaps.
• Always pick up after your dog. If you see a stray dropping, pick that up too.
• Do not open the outside gate if the inside gate is open and vice versa.
• Do not leave a leash on your dog while in the park. A leashed dog may feel threatened by other dogs.
• Carry a leash with you in the park.  A leash is a good way of gaining control over your dog if needed.
• Don't "treat" other dogs without permission. Better yet, leave the treats at home.
• Don't overreact to normal rough and tumble dog play. Being overprotective just makes your dog nervous.
• Don't force a fearful or anxious dog to stay at the park. Playtime will increase as the dog's comfort level grows.
• If your dog is exhibiting pestering or bullying behaviour, give him or her a "time-out" or take them home.
• Please keep in mind that outside of the park gates, all leash by-laws apply.
• All "scooping" by-laws apply both outside and within the park gates.

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Friends of the Cityview Dog Park

The Friends of Cityview Dog Park is a community-based group working in partnership with the City of Fredericton. They believe that to be good canine citizens, dogs need off-leash time to exercise and to play with other dogs.

Cityview Dog Park opened its gates in the fall of 2004. 

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