Item - 2025.IE26.19
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16 and 17, 2025 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on December 4, 2025 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025.
IE26.19 - Formal Approval of Gerrard-Carlaw Dogs Off Leash Area
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and Executive Director, Transit Expansion, in consultation with the local Councillor, to ensure adequate consultation on the design and adequate budget for the construction is in place for new Dog Off Leash Area replacement and that the final design and budget be submitted to the appropriate city committee for approval before final City approval.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-260811.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
IE26.19 - Formal Approval of Gerrard-Carlaw Dogs Off Leash Area
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Committee Recommendations
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee that:
1. City Council direct that General Manager, Parks and Recreation and Executive Director, Transit Expansion, in consultation with the local Councillor, to ensure adequate consultation on the design and adequate budget for the construction is in place for new Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA) replacement and that the final design and budget be submitted to the appropriate city committee for approval before final city approval.
Origin
Summary
As Metrolinx construction progresses through Ward 14, we begin to plan for the future of City spaces along the new stations.
The Gerrard-Carlaw Dogs Off Leash Area has been closed for the construction of the Gerrard Station. When this is opens in 2031, Metrolinx will have constructed a plaza and the reinstallation of the Dogs Off Leash Area as agreed upon with the City.
At this point in the process, the City has been requested to submit formal comments to Metrolinx for the new Dogs Off Leash Area design.
To ensure that the new dog park meets unique needs of this neighbourhood and expectations of a modern dog park, I would ask for your support.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-260811.pdf