Prospect Park Leash Free Area

Overview:

Prospect Park is a well‑loved community destination in Acton, Ontario, offering a wide range of amenities including a playground, boat launch, running track, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and a designated leash-free dog area. As the Town looks to update and enhance the existing leash-free space, we want to ensure the revised area truly reflects the needs of residents and their dogs.

Your input is essential. We invite community members to share their ideas, preferences, and priorities for improving the leash-free area at Prospect Park. Potential upgrades may include additional seating, improved lighting, accessible pathways, a dog-friendly water fountain, open lawn areas, tree planting, and agility equipment.

With your feedback, we aim to create a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable space that can be used year‑round. One that supports active play, social connection, and a positive experience for every dog and dog owner in our community.

Next Steps:

• Collect community feedback on needs and wants within the park.
• Revise the final design based on public consultation feedback in the Spring of 2026.
• Share updates regularly to keep residents informed.
• Determine final improvements based on available budgets, with additional items to be considered in future phases with future budgets.
• Share the final design and consultation findings.

How to Participate:

Review the two concept plans and complete the survey below. The survey will close on April 10th.

Working together, we can create a leash-free park that meets the needs of your dog and you in Acton!

Concept Plans:

Please review the following plans. Concept A has one main pathway with a small loop that contains a mulched agility area. Concept B has a large looped pathway with a central open lawn area. It should be noted that, based on the survey results, the final design may be a hybrid of the concept plans.