Palmer Park Leash-Free Area Construction
The City of Burlington is constructing a leash-free area in Palmer Park, located at 3409 Palmer Dr.
Construction Schedule
Starting July 2026, six to eight weeks
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.
Contacts
Claire Merrick
Landscape Architect, Parks Design and Construction - Engineering Services
Email Claire Merrick