Construction begins on dog park in Southfields Village

May 31 is estimated completion date of Mayfield West off-leash dog park construction

By ZACHARY ROMAN

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Construction has begun on a new dog park in Mayfield West.

On March 7, the Town of Caledon announced construction on a fenced off-leash dog park in Mayfield West, in the residential community of Southfields Village, would begin on March 11. 

There will be a parking lot made for the dog park. The park itself will feature pathways, a shade structure, furnishings and landscaping. 

The new dog park is located on the east side of Kennedy Road, north of Highway 410 and south of Abbotside Way.

There will be a short-term closure of one northbound lane, and the eastern sidewalk, of Kennedy Road during construction of the parking lot for the dog park. 

Construction of the dog park is expected to be complete by May 31.

The idea for a dog park at this location was first brought forward in June 2020, when Council requested that Town of Caledon staff look into the possibility of creating one in Mayfield West. Council made the request after community members approached the Town and explained the need for a dog park in the area.

The dog park was originally expected to be complete by the end of 2023.

According to Town staff, its design is based on community requests and successful dog parks in other municipalities. When complete, the dog park will be connected to the community with existing sidewalks and pathways.

Anyone with questions about the dog park can email info@caledon.ca or call 905-584-2272 extension 7750.