I would say this is the best dog park in the city! I love the trails and I always enjoy going for a walk there. My most favourite time is fall. Also I have been exploring all different trails not just the big loop. If you would like to walk your dog or just enjoy nature for about an hour, this is a good place to go to! :) read more

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This place is great because it is so big and people have enough space to be able to walk around. I went on Friday with the doggies and thankfully there was a lot of space. I will say that I didn't expect there to be so many people - so something to be mindful of, although it's not hard to have space. There is a trail that goes in a circle right around the park, I find that is a great place to start! It's a great place for doggies to come and get some socialization. They have a treat truck as well that is out for snacks. read more

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Spent a day had a walk at this park many puppies playing around so cute! I spent few hours there and enjoyed very much.

I've heard nothing but great things about how this one if the best dog parks in the city. However, did you know it has some pretty wicked mountain biking trails? I've just started to get into biking and my friends took me here to dirty up my new mountain bike. There are some very cool trails here with a wide range of terrane. The range is from neatly trimmed, clear paths to ones with a plethora of roots on the surface. At times I felt like I was a plinko chip on the Price is Right. Also there are some very beautiful views of the river here. It provides a wonderful rest opportunity from riding to enjoy the view. The mosquitos can be crazy here so bathing in off or deep wood is recommended. The reward is, however, a nice and sometimes wild mountain bike trails with some nice views of the river. Couldn't think of a better place for a first time mountain biking excursion in the city. read more

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This is not just a dog park. Sure, there's a large off leash area, but Terwillegar park is also great for a river valley walk, run, cycle, and even cross country skiing. It's also a perfect spot to take your canoe/kayak/paddle board on the river. I love that from this park it's about a 25 min walk across the Terwillegar Foot Bridge and down to the Fort Edmonton Foot Bridge. Gravel parking lot is annoying. Hopefully the city saved some money in the park budget to pave it :) Highly recommend! Great starting point for a safe river valley walk/hike. read more

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This is an excellent dog-park and the one I take my dogs to the most. There is a lot of different terrain and opportunities for your dogs to swim, but do be careful when the river is high as the current can get very strong. If you follow the loop from the parking lot down to the river and along the bank until you loop all of the way around again I think it is about 3-4Km. The parking lot can get pretty crowded on nice days. You will come across lots of dog walkers, mountain bikers, and runners/walkers here. read more

This park is our happy place. We love making the trek over and spend at least an hour and a half to two hours every visit. There's a huge field for running and playing, a river for puppy swims and so many trails to explore and enjoy all surrounded by rivers and ponds. Remember this is a dog park. Dogs play. Dogs get excited. Dogs poop and people have to pick it up. I hate seeing bad reviews of parks because some owners aren't as good as others. Park Pros: Piece of heaven in the busy city. So many trails and dogs of every breed. Feels safe. Well kept by city. Cons: Not much signage so if you're nervous download a map ahead of time or ask people as you go along - everyone is pretty nice. Our dog loves to swim in the pond and only one time did we narrowly escaped a beaver but we've been warned to watch out for them. If your dog runs away and has poor recall, start with a fenced area park in the city otherwise enjoy letting your bff run wild! read more

This used to be my favorite dog park. I went several times a week. But it seems like the amount of ignorant people with no control over their dogs keeps going up. My dog has been chased into the trees by aggressive dogs on three occasions now this last year, hurting herself pretty badly once. I have got into arguments with owners because their dogs are harassing mine, chasing her and lunging at her and they just laugh like their dog is hilarious scaring the s**t out of my dog. And it's not until I scream at them to call their dog that they actually do anything. At least once every time I go now (which is rare), I have a dog approach, head down, and then lay on the ground. The owners find this HILARIOUS. They apparently have zero clue that this is a hunting pose and literally the worst way one dog can approach another. I went to terwillegar at least four times a week for about five years straight and I never had this many issues before. A dog park isn't a place where you just unleash your dogs and let them run amuck. You still need control over them (and RECALL) and "hunting" other dogs is not "playing". The rare time we go to a park now, we go to Laurier/Buena Vista. It's a shorter walk and the trails suck in comparison but for some reason, the owners and dogs are much better. I'm just not going to risk my dog getting mauled by some dog whose dumb owner knows nothing about training or recognizing a dog's body language... read more

This is such a wonderful off leash park. This is my favorite spot in Edmonton. Make sure to bring poop bags since the dispensers are often out. Autumn is the best time. The river is crystal clear and I don't hesitate to let my dog go in. I even wade in with her. The loop around the river is about 5k. Most people just walk to the first part of the river but keep going! In the middle of July, the Saskatoon bushes are ripe and you can pick to your hearts content. This is where I tell people to go when then tell me Edmonton is "ugly". Figure it out people! read more

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Super beautiful walk with my pupperino and friends. It's a long trail so we just stopped after 25 minutes and turned back. It was quite slippery and hilly so you have to watch where you walk or you'll take a tumble. (In winter) There's a bit of around so if your dog thinks that's a delicacy watch out. I thoroughly enjoyed the park. read more

This is my favorite off leash dog park. It's approx 5K all the way around, so a perfect walk through the trees around the river! There are TONNES of trails that you can walk through, and a few little 'lakes' that dogs can cool off in if they don't want to go into the river. There is also a huge field that the dogs can run through if playing fetch is more you and your little companion's style. When the river is low there's a beach for like 200 meters you can walk down as the dogs play in the water. The only negative side is that the parking can get pretty congested when this park is being utilized for races or when it warms up and everyone and their dog (literally) comes out to play! If you haven't been and are looking for a place to bring your dogs DEFINITELY come here! read more

This park would be amazing if the humans using it would pick up after their dogs, and have the courtesy of putting their dog back on leash if it is not behaving friendly. A crouching/pouncing dog is NOT playing. Off leash does not mean NO leash. The parking lot does get re-gravelled occasionally, but a paved lot would be an improvement, as would a park officer/attendant. read more

As a dog park this is honestly my favourite, there is a big open field up front to toss a ball, about 5km of walking paths all around the outer edge and a few great "beaches" to watch your dog swim in the river. So many people bring their dogs that it's great for socializing your pet. The poop bag dispensers are usually full, the grass is mowed regularly, and the energy here is so good among owners. Super sweet dog space! Sadly they have removed so many of the trails here that it has stopped me from going as much since biking and running have been limited. I used to really enjoy going here to MTB but have since stopped as a lot of the routes are now unavailable. Parking here is usually not good and the gravel is unkempt. read more

Our dogs go stir-crazy when they need a bit more exercise, and this is just the spot to cure it! We were last at Terwillegar Dog Park last summer and couldn't handle the mosquitoes. We went a little earlier (in the late afternoon) today and LOVED it! There were plenty of dogs (and trash cans were ample for picking up). The worn path leads straight out to the waters edge where there were both dogs and humans wading in the river. The two suggestions for improvement would be more facilities for humans (There's a port-a-potty near the parking lot) and a way to better separate the parking lot from the off-leash park. (Keep your dog on a lead until you're in far enough if there's concern...) We'll definitely be back! read more

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Terwillegar is our third favourite dog park in the city. It's a great place to explore when the weather is nice and you're looking for a good walk with your doggie. There are lots of trails to explore and a few places to access the river. The foot bridge that connects to Oleskiw park is also now open. On warm weekends parking can be a real issue but the signs promise for the development of a second parking lot in Spring 2017. Fingers crossed. I really prefer the community feel of the smaller parks that Terwillegar seems to lack because of it's size. And I have to note that I've stepped in more dog poop here than any place else. (Just because there is no one around doesn't mean you don't need to pick up after your pup.) That said, we still like to mix it up and Terwillegar is on our regular dog park rotation. We'll be here more in the summer - once the muddy field dries up. read more

This is probably the best dog park I've been to. There is so much space for the dogs with dozens of trails to explore. Only con: on a busy day, parking gets a little crazy. Especially when there's heaps of snow piled around the lot. :) read more

Great place to spend a couple of hours on a hot afternoon in Edmonton, with or without dogs. This is a multi use park area; a dog off leash, a hiking area, a canoe launch point from the river bank, and an area for bicyclists to get some riding in in the trails. I bring my pooches down for a walk along the trails, some doggy interaction (aka a lot of butt sniffing!), and a nice swim in the river so that I can have that lovely 'wet dog smell' embedded in the fabric of my JEEP forever!! It is a great outing for the dogs and I always meet some new people and we get the chance to gush about our fur babies! read more

Terwillegar is just one of the many wonderful dog parks in Edmonton! I'm currently a student at NAIT and I am in the middle of creating a web-site based on all the dog parks in and around the city of Edmonton. I'm also including outdoor activities that you can enjoy with your dog, along with events that you can both get involved in. Feel free to take a look. Completion coming soon!!! http://sweb1.dmit.nait.ca/~askwarok1/DMIT208/project01/ read more

Love this dog park. There's lots of different trails to take your dogs on and everyone is always so friendly. The best time to go is definitely in summer. On the extra hot days it's perfect to bring your fur family because they can just go swim in the river. read more

I once read that Edmonton has one of the best off-leash dog parks in the world, and that several European countries contacted our city's government asking how it managed dog parks. What a great compliment! I am sure that most Edmonton dog owners are in the know about the existence of Terwillegar park, and know that this place is the best for walking dogs off leash. My parents recently adopted a dog from Edmonton Humane Society, and I have been taking her for walks quite often. She seems to enjoy Terwillegar a lot. There is a lot of open space for running around, and there are lots of other dogs to make friends with. This park is not too shabby for humans either, especially during spring and summer. Lots of trees and sunlight; there are numerous walking trails and an access to the river. This park may not be the greenest in Edmonton, but it is not without its charm. This is a wonderful place to meet new people who are friendly and eager to strike up a conversation. I have never seen anybody picnic at Terwillegar park which is logical because firstly, there isn't really any place for that, and secondly, there are so many dogs running around that it would be impossible to eat without the participation of our four legged friends. P.S. The park is meticulously clean, if you know what I mean. read more

This is a beautiful off leash park where my dogs enjoy running across open fields, exploring game trails and swimming in the river. Beware...mixed use park ...expect cyclist emerging onto trails without slowing and with no warning. Also, watch where you step, followed three young women with their 4 dogs and no one picked up after their dog. Despite people like this, the majority of park visitors are responsible dog owners and respectful of others. Enjoy. read more