Pitt Meadows dog leash rules and off-leash areas

Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?

Pitt Meadows, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

In the City of Pitt Meadows a dog must be on a leash no longer than 2 metres in public places. Dogs may be off leash only in the off-leash areas: Hoffmann Park and North Bonson Park, plus two leash-optional dike trails.

Key facts

Leash rule	A dog must not be 'at large': off its owner's property and not on a leash, except in an off-leash area or on private property with the owner's or occupier's consent. In all parks the leash must be secured to the person, except in designated off-leash or leash-optional areas.https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2024-01/Dog%20Control%20Bylaw%20No.%202968%2C%202023.pdf, s. 2.1 (At Large); s. 5.1(a); https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2023-07/Parks%20and%20Community%20Facilities%20Regulations%20Bylaw%20No.%202954%2C%202023.pdf, s. 10.3-10.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording At Large means for a Dog to be off the property of its Owner and not on a leash, except for being in an Off-Leash Area or on private property with the consent of the Owner or occupier of the private property. be At Large; Subject to section 10.4, a dog owner will keep their dog on a leash secured to their person in all Parks dog owners may allow their dogs to be off-leash in designated off-leash or leash-optional areas of Parks
Maximum leash length	2 metres on public property. For aggressive and vicious dogs the limit is 1 metre and retractable leashes are prohibited.https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2024-01/Dog%20Control%20Bylaw%20No.%202968%2C%202023.pdf, s. 5.5(a); ss. 6.7-6.8; 7.7-7.8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording the leash length for a Dog on public property does not exceed 2 metres; Leash length for aggressive Dogs on public property must not exceed one (1) metre. Retractable leash use is prohibited for aggressive Dogs.
Off-leash areas	Hoffmann Park and North Bonson Park, plus two leash-optional dike trails (Pitt River Bridge to the Marina; north end of Harris Road). Maps are linked on the City's Off-Leash Dog Parks page. In an off-leash area carry a leash and keep the dog in sight; no one may have custody of more than four dogs.Off-Leash Dog Parks, Off-Leash Dog Parks page; https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2024-01/Dog%20Control%20Bylaw%20No.%202968%2C%202023.pdf, s. 5.5(c); s. 5.7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Hoffmann Park - Entrance on 122 Avenue at 191B Street and 19130 Advent Road, Pitt Meadows North Bonson Park - 121 Block of Blakely Road, Pitt Meadows Leash optional dike trail from the Pitt River Bridge to the Pitt Meadows Marina Leash optional dike trail from the north end of Harris Road in Pitt Meadows View Dike Off-Leash Area Map pdf here. View Parks and Off-Leash Area Map pdf here. must carry a leash and maintain an unobstructed line of sight to the Dog. No person may have custody of more than four (4) Dogs in an Off-Leash Area or public place.
Places dogs are not allowed	Playing fields, sport surfaces, playgrounds and other park areas where a posted notice says dogs are not allowed. Aggressive and vicious dogs may not enter any off-leash area.https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2023-07/Parks%20and%20Community%20Facilities%20Regulations%20Bylaw%20No.%202954%2C%202023.pdf, s. 10.2; https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2024-01/Dog%20Control%20Bylaw%20No.%202968%2C%202023.pdf, ss. 6.3(g), 7.3(i) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No dog owner will allow their dog on a playing field, sport surface, playground or other designated park area where dogs are not allowed, as indicated by Posted Notice not cause, permit, or allow the Dog to enter any Off-Leash Area; and
Cleaning up	The owner or person responsible must immediately remove the dog's excrement from any public place or other person's property and dispose of it in a sanitary manner.https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2024-01/Dog%20Control%20Bylaw%20No.%202968%2C%202023.pdf, s. 5.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording the Owner or Person Responsible for the Dog must immediately remove such excrement and dispose of it in a sanitary manner.
Fine, dog at large or off leash	Bylaw notice: dog at large $150. Related: leash longer than 2 m $50 ($40 if paid within 14 days); fail to carry a leash in an off-leash area $150; dog on a playing field or playground $200 (Parks bylaw notice).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2439, 2009 (consolidated), Schedule A, Dog Control Bylaw; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2439, 2009 (consolidated), Schedule A, Parks and Community Facilities Regulation Bylaw · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Dog at large 5.1(a) n/a 150 n/a Leash length exceeds 2m 5.5(a) 40 50 n/a Fail to carry leash 5.5(c) n/a 150 n/a Dog(s) on playing fields, sport 10.2 200 n/a
Bylaw	Dog Control Bylaw No. 2968, 2023; Parks and Community Facilities Regulations Bylaw No. 2954, 2023 (parks)https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2024-01/Dog%20Control%20Bylaw%20No.%202968%2C%202023.pdf, title; https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2023-07/Parks%20and%20Community%20Facilities%20Regulations%20Bylaw%20No.%202954%2C%202023.pdf, title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording DOG CONTROL BYLAW Bylaw No. 2968, 2023 Bylaw No. 2954, 2023 Parks and Community Facilities Regulations

How it works

The Dog Control Bylaw No. 2968, 2023 says a dog must not be "at large": off its owner's property and not on a leash. The exceptions are an off-leash area, or private property with the owner's or occupier's consent. In all parks the leash must be secured to the person, except in designated off-leash or leash-optional areas, under the Parks and Community Facilities Regulations Bylaw No. 2954, 2023.

Good to know

Leash length: 2 metres on public property. Aggressive and vicious dogs: 1 metre, and no retractable leashes.
Off-leash areas: Hoffmann Park and North Bonson Park, plus two leash-optional dike trails (Pitt River Bridge to the Marina; north end of Harris Road). Maps are on the City's Off-Leash Dog Parks page.
In an off-leash area carry a leash, keep the dog in sight, and do not have custody of more than four dogs.
The City's Bylaw Violations FAQ describes the dike trail a little differently, running north to the Marina and on to the Fenton Pump Station. Check the map.
Dogs are not allowed on playing fields, sport surfaces, playgrounds or other park areas with a posted notice. Aggressive and vicious dogs may not enter any off-leash area.
Clean up: remove your dog's excrement immediately from any public place or other person's property and dispose of it in a sanitary manner.
Bylaw notices: dog at large $150; leash longer than 2 m $50 ($40 if paid within 14 days); not carrying a leash in an off-leash area $150; dog on a playing field or playground $200.
Questions: Bylaw Services, 604-465-2428.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2024-01/Dog%20Control%20Bylaw%20No.%202968%2C%202023.pdf (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2023-07/Parks%20and%20Community%20Facilities%20Regulations%20Bylaw%20No.%202954%2C%202023.pdf (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Off-Leash Dog Parks, City of Pitt Meadows (read 2026-11-05)
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2439, 2009 (consolidated) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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