Old Yale Dog Park
Overview
The Township of Langley is currently in the final stages of completing upgrades to Old Yale Park and we want your feedback to determine the long-term configuration of the off-leash dog park area.
Complete the survey by Sunday, March 29, 2026 to provide your feedback to the Township on your preferred dog park configuration option.
Background
The 4,770 m² dog park at Old Yale Park near Old Yale Road and 224 Street, was constructed in 2015 within a natural wetland area. Since its establishment, staff have undertaken ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation to address long-standing drainage issues, including raising the park elevation, installing permeable substrate, topping with turf blend soil, and re-establishing perimeter bioswales.
In 2025, additional upgrades were completed in the remaining areas of the park, including the installation of new trees, benches, and pathways, as well as the use of rolled turf to improve erosion control and support faster site establishment.
Proposed options
This year, Council has asked staff to conduct public engagement to determine the preferred long-term configuration of the Old Yale Park off-leash dog park area. Three options are being considered:
- Option 1: one shared, large open area.
- Option 2: two separate open areas.
- Option 3: three separate, designated zones: a big dog area, small dog area, and an all-dog area.
Township staff drafted the three proposed options, encompassing two or more off-leash dog areas that include a 6-foot buffer between fence lines to reduce "fence frustration.”
Fence frustration, or barrier frustration, can occur when a dog is separated from something it wants to reach – most often another dog – by a physical barrier like a fence. At dog parks, this typically occurs when dogs are inside or outside the park and can see, smell or hear other dogs but can’t interact with them. This can result in dog behaviours including excessive barking, growling, whining, running along the fence line, jumping, or biting at the fence.
Option 1
This option maintains the park’s current layout with no divisions, leaving one shared, large open area. Temporary rental fencing currently in place will be removed.
Option 2
This option divides the park into two sections using permanent fencing while maintaining a 6‑foot buffer area between the two sides to minimize fence frustration. Neither area would be designated for specific dog sizes or uses - the area will be two separate, general‑use spaces.
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Option 3
This option creates three clearly defined zones: a big dog area, small dog area, and an all-dog area. Fencing would be installed along both sides of the internal pathway, maintaining a 6-foot buffer area between the two sides to minimize fence frustration.
Public engagement opportunity
Share feedback and participate in the public engagement process. All feedback submissions are due by Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Questions
If you have specific questions about this initiative, please email enginfo@tol.ca.
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