Etobicoke’s off-leash dog areas cluster along the Lake Ontario waterfront, several of them doubling as staging points on the Waterfront Trail — so a dog walk here can turn into a proper trail day. Below is a verified list of eight parks plus one confirmed dog-friendly patio.
Waterfront Trail off-leash stops
These three sit directly on the Waterfront Trail and are all City-designated off-leash areas — a natural route if you want to string them together:
- Colonel Samuel Smith Park — 3145 Lake Shore Blvd W. A lakefront park built on a former water-treatment site, with ponds, trails, and lake views.
- Marie Curtis Park — Lakeshore Rd E, east of Dixie Rd. Toronto’s westernmost lakefront park, at the mouth of Etobicoke Creek, with beach and creek trails.
- Humber Bay Park West — 2225 Lake Shore Blvd W. A waterfront habitat park with beach access, right on the Etobicoke stretch of the trail.
Source for all three: the City of Toronto’s official List of Off-Leash Areas by Ward and the Waterfront Trail’s own community listings.
More off-leash areas in Etobicoke
- King’s Mill Park — 105 Riverwood Parkway. Wooded riverside park along the Humber, near Old Mill.
- Grand Avenue Park — 1 Grand Ave. A community park in South Etobicoke (New Toronto) with a designated off-leash section.
- Zorra Park — 30 Zorra St. A newer South Etobicoke park with an off-leash component.
- Don Russell Memorial Park — Lake Shore Blvd W. A community green space near the waterfront strip.
- Raymore Park — 93 Raymore Dr. Sits along the Humber River Recreational Trail rather than the lakefront Waterfront Trail — a good option if you want a river setting instead.
All five are listed on the City’s official off-leash area document referenced above.
Dog-friendly patio: Great Lakes Brewery
30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd. This long-running Etobicoke craft brewery states directly on its own site that it has a dog-friendly patio and lawn, and runs a recurring Sunday “Hair of the Dog” event from 1–4pm plus periodic adoption events. Source: Great Lakes Brewery.
For the rest of the Toronto Waterfront Trail beyond Etobicoke, see our guide to Toronto’s off-leash dog parks.
FAQs
Which Etobicoke parks are on the Waterfront Trail?
Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Marie Curtis Park, and Humber Bay Park West are all official Waterfront Trail staging points, and all three are also City-designated off-leash dog areas.
Is there a dog-friendly patio in Etobicoke?
Great Lakes Brewery (30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd) confirms a dog-friendly patio and lawn on its own website, plus a recurring Sunday ‘Hair of the Dog’ event.
How many off-leash dog areas does Etobicoke have?
At least eight are confirmed on the City of Toronto’s official off-leash area list: Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Marie Curtis Park, Humber Bay Park West, King’s Mill Park, Grand Avenue Park, Zorra Park, Don Russell Memorial Park, and Raymore Park.
Which Etobicoke off-leash park is on the Humber River instead of the lake?
Raymore Park and King’s Mill Park both sit along the Humber River rather than the Lake Ontario waterfront.
Can I combine an off-leash park with a waterfront walk in Etobicoke?
Yes — Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Marie Curtis Park, and Humber Bay Park West all let you combine off-leash time with a stretch of the Waterfront Trail.
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