Sturgeon County recently added two new designated off-leash dog areas. In these areas, your dog is free to run, roll over, and meet new friends. Please remember that the dog off-leash areas are not supervised, and the park gates automatically close at 11 p.m.
Off-Leash Dog Park Locations
Bellerose Park
54311 Bellerose Dr, Sturgeon County, AB
The 0.80 hec (2.0 ac) dog park is located near the parking lot.
The off-leash area is surrounded by a 5’ fence and has a single gate entrance with a single gate emergency exit in the rear to ensure dog safety. It includes benches, trash cans, and bags for picking up after your pet.
Outside of the Bellerose Park fenced off-leash area, dogs must be on a leash. Dog owners are reminded that dogs are required to be on leash when inside subdivisions and hamlets.
Cardiff Park
25023 Township Rd 554, Sturgeon County, AB
The 0.65 hec dog park is located near the south ball diamond.
The off-leash area is surrounded by a 4’ fence and has a single gate entrance with a gated emergency exit in the rear to ensure dog safety. It includes benches, trash cans, and bags for picking up after your pet.
Dog owners are reminded that dogs are required to be on leash when inside subdivisions and hamlets.
Regional Dog Parks
Town of Morinville
Location: 10621 – 107 Street, Morinville, Alberta Canada
- Fence surrounding the perimeter with double gate access.
- Separate areas for large and small dogs.
- Dog agility equipment is available for your dog to enjoy.
Town of Legal
Centennial Dog Park
- Off-leash park for dogs and their owners
- Access via east end of 49 Avenue off 47 Street
- Follow posted rules and Animal Control Bylaw
City of St. Albert
St. Albert has various off-leash areas.
Edmonton Garrison
The park is located in the southwest corner of the intersection of Arras Ave and Range Road 244 (Hwy 28A).
Off-Leash Area Rules
- Pick-up after your dog.
- Ensure dog(s) are licenced.
- Always keep your dog under control.
- Owners are legally responsible for their dog(s) behaviour.
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Vicious dogs are not allowed.
Reporting Problem Animals
Animal control officers enforce the bylaws involving animals within Sturgeon County. In all areas of Sturgeon County, animal owners are legally responsible for their dog(s) behaviour.
Report animal issues to Animal Control at 780-939-8419 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). After-hours calls can be directed to 780-939-4321 and will be handled through an answering service.
Animals in distress or animal welfare issues should be directed to the Alberta SPCA at 1-800-455-9003. For emergencies, call 911.
Wildlife and Your Dog
Be cautious if you see a wild animal and leash your dog immediately. Exit the park if you feel a threat to yourself or your dog. To report a problem with wildlife within the park limits, please contact Alberta Fish and Wildlife office.
For more information on animal encounters, visit our page about Wildlife Management.