Dogs in Parks

Beaches 

Okanagan Lake Park Dog Beach – 45 Lakeshore Drive East
Off-leash only inside the fenced beach area. This beach is located at Okanagan Lake Park.

Three Mile Beach – 802 Three Mile Road (boating beach only)
The South Beach area (boating) is the off-leash beach area for dogs.  Dogs are not allowed on the swimming beach.

Skaha Lake on Lakeside Road – 4851 Lakeside Road
Located on Lakeside Road, 3km south of the Skaha Marina, an off-leash beach area for dogs to enjoy Skaha Lake.

Fenced, Off-Leash Dog Parks

City Yards – 2088 Dartmouth Road
This is a fully-fenced off-leash dog park that offers a large dog area as well as a fenced small dog area. It’s located in the old SPCA Dog Run beside the City Public Works Yards on Dartmouth Road.

Water Treatment Plant – 1900 Penticton Avenue
This fully fenced area is behind the Water Treatment Plant, which can be accessed via the pathway along Penticton Creek. Parking is available 6 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily at the small lot outside of the Water Treatment Plant. The pathway along the Creek to the off-leash area is part of the City’s leash-optional pilot program running from March 1 through to August 31, 2024. Outside of this pilot project and in consideration of others, please keep dogs on-leash until you are inside the designated off-leash area.

Ellis Creek Park – 100 Industrial Place
This fully-fenced area is at the west end of Industrial Avenue along Ellis Creek Park, located beside Ellis Creek at Industrial Place.

In accordance to the Animal Control Bylaw Section 16: 

• The dog must at all times be under the care and control of the person responsible. 
• No person shall at any time have custody of more than 3 dogs in this area.
• Feces must be immediately removed and disposed of.
• No biting or dangerous dogs allowed in this area.
• Female dogs in heat are not permitted. 
• Dogs may not be left unattended.
• If a dog displays aggressive behaviour toward a person or another dog, the owner shall immediately secure the dog to a leash and remove it. 
• The Animal Control Officer may impound from this area any dog that is not under care and control of its owner.

April 30, 2024: Ellis Creek Dog Park upgrades complete, ready for Fido

Feb. 15, 2024: City launches six-month pilot project of five new dog leash-optional areas

Feb. 2, 2024: Ellis Creek Dog Park closed until Feb. 23 to get a jump on upgrades

Jan. 31, 2024: Watch for possible ‘paws’ to dog parks for upcoming upgrades

Well-behaved dogs are welcome to enter this area off-leash. Dogs must be monitored and under control at all times. WARNING: This is not a fenced area and the park is a shared space. Watch for on-site signage marking the designated leash-optional zone. You are responsible for your dog's behaviour and safety. Your dog must come when called. Please review additional Bylaw requirements below. 

Map of the Riverside Park Leash-Optional Zone

Important: City Bylaw Regulations

• All dogs must be monitored and under verbal control at all times. 
• Any dogs exhibiting aggressive behaviour must be removed immediately. 
• Dogs in heat are not permitted. 
• Each dog must have a current licence available for identification. 
• Owners must clean up after their dogs. 
• Dogs must be properly leashed when outside of the pilot project zone. 

Provide Your Feedback

We want to hear from you. What works? What doesn't? Please fill out a short feedback form (beginning March 1) at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca to ensure your comments are recorded and collected for the final report to City Council. City staff will be monitoring public feedback throughout the pilot project and may make adjustments to the availability of the off-leash areas at any time. Also, the zones may be closed at any time due to special events. 

Need to file a dog control complaint? 

To report a non-emergency issue to Penticton Animal Care & Control, please use our Online Form. If the issue requires immediate attention, or if your dog has gone missing, phone 250-492-3801.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome to enter this area off-leash. Dogs must be monitored and under control at all times. WARNING: This is not a fenced area and the park is a shared space. Watch for on-site signage marking the designated leash-optional zone. You are responsible for your dog's behaviour and safety. Your dog must come when called. Please review additional Bylaw requirements below. Also, this zone may be closed at any time due to special events. 

Map of the Okanagan Lake Park Leash-Optional Zone

Important: City Bylaw Regulations

• All dogs must be monitored and under verbal control at all times. 
• Any dogs exhibiting aggressive behaviour must be removed immediately. 
• Dogs in heat are not permitted. 
• Each dog must have a current licence available for identification. 
• Owners must clean up after their dogs. 
• Dogs must be properly leashed when outside of the pilot project zone. 

Provide Your Feedback

We want to hear from you. What works? What doesn't? Please fill out a short feedback form (beginning March 1) at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca to ensure your comments are recorded and collected for the final report to City Council. City staff will be monitoring public feedback throughout the pilot project and may make adjustments to the availability of the off-leash areas at any time. 

Need to file a dog control complaint? 

To report a non-emergency issue to Penticton Animal Care & Control, please use our Online Form. If the issue requires immediate attention, or if your dog has gone missing, phone 250-492-3801.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome to enter this area off-leash. Dogs must be monitored and under control at all times. WARNING: This is not a fenced area and the park is a shared space. Watch for on-site signage marking the designated leash-optional zone. You are responsible for your dog's behaviour and safety. Your dog must come when called. Please review additional Bylaw requirements below. Also, these zones may be closed at any time due to special events. 

Map of the Skaha Lake Park - East Zone

Map of the Skaha Lake Park - Main Zone

Important: City Bylaw Regulations

• All dogs must be monitored and under verbal control at all times. 
• Any dogs exhibiting aggressive behaviour must be removed immediately. 
• Dogs in heat are not permitted. 
• Each dog must have a current licence available for identification. 
• Owners must clean up after their dogs. 
• Dogs must be properly leashed when outside of the pilot project zone. 

Provide Your Feedback

We want to hear from you. What works? What doesn't? Please fill out a short feedback form (beginning March 1) at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca to ensure your comments are recorded and collected for the final report to City Council. City staff will be monitoring public feedback throughout the pilot project and may make adjustments to the availability of the off-leash areas at any time. Also, the zones may be closed at any time due to special events. 

Need to file a dog control complaint? 

To report a non-emergency issue to Penticton Animal Care & Control, please use our Online Form. If the issue requires immediate attention, or if your dog has gone missing, phone 250-492-3801.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome to enter this area off-leash. Dogs must be monitored and under control at all times. WARNING: This is not a fenced area and the park is a shared space. Watch for on-site signage marking the designated leash-optional zone. You are responsible for your dog's behaviour and safety. Your dog must come when called. Please review additional Bylaw requirements below. 

Map of the Leash-Optional Zone

Important: City Bylaw Regulations

• All dogs must be monitored and under verbal control at all times. 
• Any dogs exhibiting aggressive behaviour must be removed immediately. 
• Dogs in heat are not permitted. 
• Each dog must have a current licence available for identification. 
• Owners must clean up after their dogs. 
• Dogs must be properly leashed when outside of the pilot project zone. 

Provide Your Feedback

We want to hear from you. What works? What doesn't? Please fill out a short feedback form (beginning March 1) at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca to ensure your comments are recorded and collected for the final report to City Council. City staff will be monitoring public feedback throughout the pilot project and may make adjustments to the availability of the off-leash areas at any time. Also, the zones may be closed at any time due to special events. 

Need to file a dog control complaint? 

To report a non-emergency issue to Penticton Animal Care & Control, please use our Online Form. If the issue requires immediate attention, or if your dog has gone missing, phone 250-492-3801.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome to enter the designated leash-optional zones. Dogs must be monitored and under control at all times. WARNING: The areas are not fenced and the parks are shared spaces. Watch for on-site signage marking the designated leash-optional zone. You are responsible for your dog's behaviour and safety. Your dog must come when called. 

As per the City Bylaw regulations: 

• All dogs must be monitored and under verbal control at all times. 
• Any dogs exhibiting aggressive behaviour must be removed immediately. 
• Dogs in heat are not permitted. 
• Each dog must have a current licence available for identification. 
• Owners must clean up after their dogs. 
• Dogs must be properly leashed when outside of the pilot project zone. 

City staff will be monitoring public feedback throughout the pilot project and may make adjustments to the availability of the off-leash areas at any time. Also, the zones may be closed at any time due to special events. 

Visit the City's Animal Care & Control webpages

Report an Issue to Penticton Animal Care & Control

We want to hear from you. What works? What doesn't? Please fill out a short feedback form (beginning March 1) at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca to ensure your comments are recorded and collected for the final report to City Council. 

City staff will be monitoring public feedback throughout the pilot project and may make adjustments to the availability of the off-leash areas at any time. Also, the zones may be closed at any time due to special events. 

City Council gave the green light in October 2023 to invest $200,000 in capital improvements to the City’s six existing off-leash dog parks and approved a pilot project creating leash-optional spaces (details listed above). We would like to thank the People for Penticton Pets (PPP) for their recommendations and consultations to help make our dog parks better for everyone. 

Here's an overview of what to expect: 

• Ellis Creek Off-Leash Park, at 100 Industrial Place, is closed until further notice to install the new engineered wood fibre surfacing and a new accessible pathway. After this work is complete, the park may need to be temporarily closed intermittently to make the finishing touches, including planting trees and installing a new shade structure. Other work planned for this park includes adding a dog activity area. Work has been delayed due to snow and mud, so watch this space for an update on the reopening date.
• Work also began earlier this year at the Lakeside Road Beach Off-Leash Area  (4851 Lakeside Road) to remove vegetation and clear out debris to improve sightlines. 
• Other work is planned for Dartmouth Off-Leash Park (2088 Dartmouth Road) to upgrade the ground surface, add potable water and a shade structure.
• At the Water Treatment Plant Off-Leash Area (1900 Penticton Avenue), a potable water fountain and overhead lighting is planned.
• At Okanagan Lake Beach Off-Leash Area (45 Lakeshore Drive East), an accessible walkway will be added.
• In addition, a ramp or stairs will be added at 3 Mile Beach Off-Leash Area (802 Three Mile Road).

Do you have questions? Or need to report a concern? Here's how to contact us. 

Leash-Optional Pilot Project: Provide Comments

To provide comments or concerns related to the Leash-Optional Pilot Project, please fill out a short feedback form at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca (beginning March 1, 2024).

General Inquiries

To report a non-emergency issue to Penticton Animal Care & Control, please use our Online Form. 

Animal Care & Control

To report an immediate or urgent concern, or if your dog has gone missing, phone 250-492-3801.