We bring you the final word (promise!) on the Sandy Bruce off-leash dog park.
A few clarifications are in order:
Toronto’s famous ice storm
The ice storm occurred on Dec. 19, 2013. While there were two significant snowstorms in the winter of 2009, this is the only ice storm.
“The Dec. 19, 2013, ice storm was a ‘remember where you were’ event. The storm was a result of a low-pressure system that formed over Texas and made its way to Ontario. The warm front from Texas mixed with the cold air mass in Eastern Canada. The storm officially began on Dec. 19 and dissipated by Dec. 23, but there were prolonged impacts. The storm reached Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada, Maine, New England, New York, Michigan and Arkansas. The affected areas were faced with varying conditions, including extreme snow, an ice storm, and a tornado outbreak.” (Source: The Weather Network)
For Leasiders in particular, this storm was one to remember. Power was out on many South Leaside streets for more than a week as neighbours rediscovered starlight.
Fine for letting dogs off leash
A fine of up to $615 can be issued for allowing a dog to run off leash except in a designated dogs off-leash area. The charge is $500, plus a $110 so-called victim’s surcharge, and a $5 administration fee.
(Source: Toronto.ca)
Off leash or not, for everyone?
“Welcome to Sandy Bruce Park, located at 426 Moore Ave, East York, ON. This official dog park is perfect for letting your furry friend roam and play in a fully fenced, off-leash area. The park features ample open fields where dogs can run freely as well as shaded seating areas for you to relax while keeping an eye on your pup.” (Sources: DogPack and Wheree https://sandy-bruce-park.wheree.com)
And yes, professional dog walkers, as well as “regular” dog walkers, are indeed permitted to use Sandy Bruce Dog Park.
Leaside Life hopes, if you have a dog, that you’ll make a point of visiting and enjoying Sandy Bruce Park with all it has to offer.