The weather was not good for my first time here. Due to…read moreimpending rain, it wasn't busy so was able to park in the lot. There is an outhouse and a big garbage bin at the entrance. Huge trees. Open spaces with picnic tables. River runs through here but sadly, we didn't make it that far in. The pup owners we did encounter were friendly and kind. I definitely will be coming back here. It is far from home but on this occasion, it was the relief spot my dog needed before heading to a BBQ nearby. Beautiful spot and very clean. Very green. Lotsa bugs so bring your bugspray! Dogs just make this world better. I love when spaces are made for them.

Super cute dog park full of space! Super friendly dogs and great social owners. I had no idea this…read morewas even a dog park when I stopped. I was just looking for a park to stroll. So pumped I found this place! Will definitely return with a pooch.

This place has been a wonderful place to socialize the dog I rescued from the internet. It is…read moreessentially a large gravel covered lot with a few trees and blades of grass that get peed and pooed on every now and then. In season it has a water fountain for you, kids and a ground level spout for your furry one. As to expect there are people who coddle their dogs a little too much and pick them up extremely often who are likely broadcasting that they helicopter parent their children as well. But for the most part the dogs are allowed to go free and when good owners are around you can tell that the dogs pretty much police themselves. My dog has not only socialized well in the parks friendly atmosphere but met some great friends that he can play and wrestle with and tire himself out for good value on my time. It is a hidden gem for anyone who owns a dog downtown and wants them to have to interact with other dogs because it just insn't big enough to hide anywhere. If your dog is in there off leash it will play the sniffing game even if it growls and nips at other dogs most are well mannered enough to walk on or even try again in a few minutes to see if the anti-social dog is ready to come around.. In only three months I have seen mine and other dogs come out of their shells because of this park. Highly recommend if the pits are too far of a drive or walk.

3.2km loop? We did that plus extra for at least 4km…read more 3 gals, 1 dog. Beautiful, sunny day. Everyone we came into contact with were friendly and seemingly responsible. Loved it. Lovely dogs. A bit far from home for my regular, daily hikes but would return if in the area and would recommend. There was a Porta potty, large garbage for #2 doggie drop off, parking lot and the whole area was clean and well maintained. Note : some elevation exists which I loved for a semi work out but others with knee issues, never know. FYI

Great dog park. Huge, many different beautiful and relaxing trails to take. Peak times are the…read moreafternoons on weekends - it can get really busy and you'll end up parking behind a line of cars on the side of Conroy road. Regardless, the experience of enjoying a walk in and around the woods with your canine best friend is well worth it. Of course, no matter what dog park you go to there will always be people who aren't sensible and have problematic dogs that shouldn't be there - but the great thing is, you just keep on walking down a different trail, instead of having to leave the whole park. The Pit is a very accepting place - all breeds welcomed, you won't get avoided or scowled at for bringing your bully breed. So many different breeds that you'll see every time you go - today I saw a Cane Corso, Newfie, a couple Vizslas and a Chow Chow - not very common breeds around here! Overall, excellent place, well maintained, clean and just a great location. Strongly recommended if you have a social dog that loves to go for a nice run!

Bruce Pit is such a great place to bring your dog! It's an amazing off-leash space where they can…read morerun and play with other doggos. There's free parking, the walk is beautiful, and I've never had any problems there. Honestly, it's like Disney for dogs! Bruce Pit est un super endroit pour amener son chien! C'est un grand parc sans laisse où ils peuvent courir et jouer avec d'autres chiens. Le stationnement est gratuit, la marche est très agréable et je n'y ai jamais eu de problème. C'est un peu comme Disney pour les chiens!

Still a 5 star for me and I've been dozens of times in all seasons. Grateful for it…read more The last few years, I've been hearing certain people won't bring their dogs here. Some have signed adoption consent forms promising they won't come here. ? I've yet to have a bad encounter. Most people are friendly. Some not as attentive as others, granted. Why be on your phone in here the whole time? All the dogs are adorable and make my day. It's beautiful here. I've added tons of photos. Just bring your purse with you. No valuables left in car. Leash your dog to and from the parking lot as the road/highway nearby is merciless if your unleashed dog goes after something that way. It's a dirt lot so I drive in and out slowly as to not create huge dust storms. There is a large garbage bin up front. There is also a single, large porta potty, thankfully, after the long walks but bring your own hand sanitizer. And doggie poop bags.

Just beyond the baseball diamonds at Brewer's park, going towards the river, there is an off-leash…read moredog park. This is a great place to take fido to run around to his/her hearts content, but the area is not enclosed, so make sure your dog has a good return first. Bronson avenue is close enough to provide a threat to the wayward dog. In the summer there are excellent opportunities for poochies to get wet and disgusting - if Brewer's pond doesnt do the trick, there is always the Rideau River.

Cool little park with some interesting things to see along the path. Connects into a much larger…read moresystem. Would be great to bike this! Also has side paths so it's really not ever the same walk twice. Dogs welcome, but currently there's no garbage can for poop bags.

Wow, I can't believe this park is in my neighbourhood yet I only recently discovered it, lol. It's…read moretechnically a dog park, but it has other amenities as well. It has a huge fenced in area where dogs can go off leash. It also has 2 baseball diamonds, a basketball court, a playground with swings and play structures, a splash pad, some open green space, and some wooded areas along a trail. Some of the trail is paved and some of it is unpaved. It's about 1.5 kilometres to circle the whole park. There are 2 separate parking lots connected to the park. One is off Island Park Drive and the other is off Sebring Avenue. It's a nice place right in the city, but when you're in the park you feel like you've escaped the hustle and bustle of the city ;)

Evergreen Park is a small community park. It has an enclosed area where dogs can run off leash. It…read morealso has a play structure for kids with slides and swings. There's some open green space. There are also benches, but no picnic tables. There's a little gazebo that provides shade but no chairs or tables underneath, I guess you have to bring your own. Street parking only. There's no signage to say it's Evergreen Park, which I thought was a bit odd, but this was the second park in the area that I saw within a few weeks with missing signage. Maybe someone stole the sign and/or it was in the process of being replaced when I was there.

Brewer Park is really popular all year round. It's located right off of Carleton University,…read morebetween Bronson and Sunnyside, on Brewer Way, right next to the Ottawa River. It's used quite a bit for sports, as it has numerous soccer and football playing fields, baseball diamonds, a basketball net, a hockey arena and speed skating oval in the winter, and is close to Brewer Pool for indoor swimming. It also has bike paths, play structures, a pond, and even a mini waterpark, which makes it particularly fun for kids and families. I always see children playing here with their family, friends, and pets, as well as Carleton students that live so close by. The first time I visited Brewer Park was in the fall for House of Paint, an annual graffiti festival, with live art, DJs and MCs, breakdancing, and BBQ. It takes place at the legal wall under Dunbar Bridge, and the festival is eco-friendly, community-supported, and unique.

I can't believe there aren't more reviews for this excellent park! I came here when I worked in…read morechildcare, and it was a kid's paradise. It might even be my favourite place to bring kids in the city, especially on a hot day. There's an awesome two tiered splash pad here, along with 4 or 5 awesome play structures (which are accessible). There's tons of room for kids to run around, and there's also some other cool features to explore like the community garden, pond, and legal graffiti wall. They have public washrooms and they're fairly clean. This is a fantastic place to bring the little ones, but the House of Paint hiphop festival is also a ton of fun for adults.