Willoughby Park Off-Leash Site Change Request

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As community needs and activities change, there could be opportunities to alter the status of a park and add, remove or alter an off-leash area within the City.

The City of St. Albert received a change request to remove the existing off-leash area designation for Willoughby Park, including access to the off-leash boarded rink, as per the Animal Bylaw – 11/2013.

The completed change request application was jointly submitted by Keenooshayo Public Elementary School, Keenooshayo School Council, Neil M. Ross Catholic Elementary School, and Neil M. Ross School Council. In filing the change request the applicants noted the following:

  • Ongoing and historic safety concerns between off-leash dogs and students.
  • Ongoing and historic conflict between off-leash dog owners and school staff.
  • Unclear boundaries between off-leash areas and school property.
  • Ongoing issues with dog feces being tracked into the school and leaving spaces within the park unsuitable for use.

An online survey was available from February 14 to 27 for the community to provide its input on this change request. Thank you to everyone who provided their feedback.

To learn more about how a change request is processed, view the process details and flowchart diagram.


As community needs and activities change, there could be opportunities to alter the status of a park and add, remove or alter an off-leash area within the City.

The City of St. Albert received a change request to remove the existing off-leash area designation for Willoughby Park, including access to the off-leash boarded rink, as per the Animal Bylaw – 11/2013.

The completed change request application was jointly submitted by Keenooshayo Public Elementary School, Keenooshayo School Council, Neil M. Ross Catholic Elementary School, and Neil M. Ross School Council. In filing the change request the applicants noted the following:

  • Ongoing and historic safety concerns between off-leash dogs and students.
  • Ongoing and historic conflict between off-leash dog owners and school staff.
  • Unclear boundaries between off-leash areas and school property.
  • Ongoing issues with dog feces being tracked into the school and leaving spaces within the park unsuitable for use.

An online survey was available from February 14 to 27 for the community to provide its input on this change request. Thank you to everyone who provided their feedback.

To learn more about how a change request is processed, view the process details and flowchart diagram.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Willoughby Park Off-Leash Site Change Request Survey

    Survey Overview 

    The City of St. Albert received a change request application to remove the existing off-leash area designation status for Willoughby Park and the boarded rink area. 

    The City wants to hear from you about how you currently use Willoughby Park to better understand what's important to you about this area. 

    Information collected from this survey is one of several factors that will help the Chief Administrative Officer to make an informed decision and determine the future off-leash status of Willoughby Park.

    This survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your feedback.


    Willoughby Park Off-Leash Area Map

    Located at 10 Willoughby Drive, St. Albert

    NOTE: The designated off-leash area applies only to Willoughby Park space which is outlined in blue on the right side of the map. It does not include the school board land as represented by the tan area on the left side.


    FOIP Statement

    This personal information is being voluntarily collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to gather feedback regarding the Willoughby Park off-leash area change request. It will be treated in accordance with the privacy protection provisions of Part 2 of the Freedom of Information and Protection Act.  If you have any questions about the collection, contact Donna Hinchey at 780-418-6636.  







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