Oxbows Off Leash Dog Park

The Oxbows Off Leash Dog Park, is a 16 hectare site designed exclusively for dogs and their owners.

Oxbow Dog Park map (pdf)

Location

The park is located at the corner of 19 Street and 40 Avenue. The park entrance is located off of 40 Avenue.

The Site

The site includes the following features:

  • entrance staging area
  • winding trails
  • diverse terrain
  • open training sites
  • rest locations
  • agility park
  • amphitheatre
  • interpretive kiosks
  • small dogs area

Due to the site's closeness to Piper Creek, the park's trails and amenities were designed to mirror the creek's wandering nature; hence, it has appropriately been named 'The Oxbows".

Dog Park Etiquette

Dogs must:

  • have up-to-date license and vaccinations
  • not chase wildlife
  • interact well with other dogs and dog owners
  • come immediately when called

Dog owners must:

  • keep dog on a leash until inside the fenced area
  • have a leash in possession at all times
  • keep dog within sight and under verbal control at all times
  • clean up after dog and fill any holes the dog may dig
  • remove dog from the park at the first sign of aggression

For more information please contact the Parks Section at 403-342-8234.

News & Notices

Red Deer supports fiscal framework AUMA

September 25, 2020

The City of Red Deer supported The City of Edmonton in its resolution for a new financial framework that would better serve municipalities, which was presented at the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) Annual (Virtual) Conference yesterday.

Westerner Park forensic audit results to

September 25, 2020

At a Special Council meeting on September 29, City Council will receive and review a report outlining the results of a forensic audit of Westerner Park.

A new organizational structure

September 25, 2020

Effective October 1, 2020, The City of Red Deer will reduce the number of divisions reporting to the Office of the City Manager from five to three as part of current structural changes taking place within the organization.