Parks and Trails

96 Southfield Dr, Elmira

This location is proudly sponsored by Elmira Pet Products. The Elmira Dog Park is a .8 acre fenced location. Parking is available on South Field Drive (96 Southfield Dr. Elmira). Please be mindful not to park on Oriole Parkway East, as this space is used by the Elmira Scouts.

Dogs must be leashed between the parking lot and the fencing.

Please note that there is no winter maintenance. The park is considered "open" from May 1st to October 31st.

3 Water St., St. Jacobs

The St. Jacobs Dog Park is an unfenced park, located in an wooded area just South of the sewage treatment plant. Access is off of the Health Valley Trail, or off of Princess St. (near Riverside Meadows Park). Parking is available near the St. Jacobs Fire Station. 

Dogs must be leashed between the parking lot(s) and on the Health Valley Trail, until you have reached the Dog Park signs.

Please note that there is no winter maintenance. The park is considered "open" from May 1st to October 31st.

 Please adhere to the following rules, when using Township of Woolwich Dog Parks:

• All dogs MUST have up to date vaccinations, rabies shots and license tags
• Use the off leash area at your own risk; no winter maintenance.
• Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the off leash area
• Due to the natural environment, no smoking, treats or food please
• Not every dog shares well with others, please use toys with care
• You are responsible for your dog. Please keep your dog within sight and under verbal control
• Please pick up after your dog
• No puppies under 4 months, female dogs in heat, unneutered, sick dogs or aggressive dogs
• Dogs required by law to be leashed and muzzled must remain so while in the off leash area
• Children MUST be supervised by an adult AT ALL TIMES
• Parents are advised this site is NOT suitable for young children
• Off-leash area users are subject to the Dog Owners’ Liability Act. 

There have been coyote sightings in the areas of the dog parks.

We are lucky to have an abundance of naturalized areas in the Township, which many wild animals call home. There have been coyote sightings reported in the areas around the dog parks, and other Township trails. Although coyotes are wild animals and can be dangerous, coyote sightings are generally not something to be alarmed by.

Please note the following safety tips:

• Do not approach or feed coyotes
• Please supervise your dog(s)
• Poop and scoop
  • Coyotes are highly attracted to pet feces. Cleaning up after your dog will help prevent attracting coyotes to the area
• Carry a noise-making item, like a whistle
  • If you see a coyote, make noise and stand tall. Do not run. Pick up small dogs if you think a coyote is near
• Avoid trails at dusk and dawn
• Leave treats and food at home

If you feel threatened, call 911.

• Use address 35 Albert St. E. St. Jacobs for the St. Jacobs Dog Park. This is the address for the trail entrance.
• Use address 75 Oriole Parkway E. for the Elmira Dog Park

General Information about Coyotes:

• Coyotes are normally wary of humans and avoid people whenever possible. Typically they pose no danger, but people need to be aware that there are potential risks to small dogs, other pets and even humans if threatened.
• Coyotes are generally shy, cautious and non-confrontational, but can be curious and experimental
• Coyotes vary in colour from blonds to reds to browns
• Coyotes are very adaptable and can do well in any area that includes forest areas or other areas where the food source is plentiful. They inhabit farmlands and other natural valley lands, ravines and parks of urban areas.
• Coyotes provide benefits to agriculture and urban areas by assisting in the control of small mammals such as mice, rats, rabbits, groundhogs and woodchucks
• Coyotes tend to be most active at dusk, dawn and throughout the night
• Sightings across Ontario have been increasing over the past number of years
• Learn more about Coyotes on the Ministry of Natural Resources Website.
• The City of Kitchener has developed a Coyote Fact Sheet, which also has useful information