Palmer Park Leash-Free Area Construction

The City of Burlington is constructing a leash-free area in Palmer Park, located at 3409 Palmer Dr. 

Project scope

The new leash-free area will include:

• A 0.19-hectare area fully enclosed with a six-foot-high chain link fence
• Double gated entry/exit enclosure
• New park bench
• New accessible asphalt pathway from Palmer Drive to the leash-free area
• Tree planting

Project schedule

Construction is expected to begin in July 2026 and take approximately six to eight weeks to complete depending on weather conditions.

To ensure safety during construction, the construction area will be fenced off with signs posted. A portion of the Palmer Drive parking lot will also be closed.

The rest of the park, parking lot and amenities such as the soccer field and courts will remain open throughout construction. Access to the park facilities may be impacted.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping the site safe during construction.

Council Support

In October 2025, through report CSS-21-25, Council approved a donation from a resident, made in memory of a family member, to support the development of a leash free area within Palmer Park. 

This leash-free area aligns with the City's Live & Play Plan, which identifies a gap in leash-free amenities.

Leash-free dog parks

If you would like more information on leash free areas in Burlington, please visit our Leash-Free Dog Parks page.

Project contact

For more information about park design and construction, please contact: