May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park (off-leash dog park), Nanaimo, BC
Park Features
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
- No dogs allowed areas
Dog Features:
- Off-leash trails
- Poop bags
Size of off-leash area (Parks):
- Large
Other Features (Parks):
- Baseball or softball diamond
Park Governance: City, Municipal, Township, etc.
Trail Features
Trail difficulty:
- Beginner
Trail length:
- Less than 1 kilometer
- Between 1 and 5 kilometers
Trail terrain:
- Bark mulch
- Dirt or gravel
Trail elevation gain:
- Mostly flat
The off-leash dog park at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park is in the wooded area with informal trails at the north end of the park. The outer loop is approximately 1 km and there are a whole lot of interconnecting trails to make things more fun and give both you and your dog a good walk.
There is a parking lot on Dickinson Road at Groveland Drive and another on Schook Road near Rosalyn Crescent.
Links
Official Park Website: https://www.nanaimo.ca/recreation-parks/parks-trails/dogs-in-parks
Local Animal Control Bylaws: https://www.nanaimo.ca/ByLaws/ViewBylaw/4923.pdf
May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park, Nanaimo, BC, Canada