SOUTHVIEW OFF-LEASH DOG PARK CLOSURE

The Southview Off-leash Dog Park area between Deerfoot Trail and the Western Headworks Main Canal in the Southeast is closed to public access until further notice. This land is provincially owned and fill material (soil) from this site is being used for construction on Deerfoot Trail. Closure of the off-leash area is required for the safety of the public and their pets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Southview Off-leash Dog Park area is currently closed to public access. Construction crews and equipment are present in the area gathering and transporting fill materials that are being used for the construction activities on Deerfoot Trail.

Excavation of fill material began in Spring of 2025 and is expected to continue for the duration of construction. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

For the safety of the public, access to this area by the public is prohibited for the duration of this work. Please obey all posted signage and do not enter the construction limits.

Activities are being conducted during both daytime and nighttime hours to reduce overall traffic impacts of transporting fill material.

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and visit the City of Calgary’s Off-Leash Dog Areas map to source alternate off-leash dog park areas.

WHAT IS HAPPENING?

EQUIPMENT MOBILIZATION & FILL EXCAVATION
Crews and heavy machinery will be active within the park area as needed to facilitate the removal of fill material.

TIMELINE

Excavation of fill material began in Spring of 2025 and is expected to continue for the duration of construction. The Southview Dog Park will remain closed to public use until soil removal is fully completed. Further updates will be shared with the public as information becomes available.

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24-HOUR WORK
All activities will be conducted during daytime and nighttime hours to reduce overall traffic impacts during the transportation of fill material to the sites.

PUBLIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Dog Park users are encouraged to plan ahead and visit the City of Calgary’s Off-Leash Dog Areas Map to find alternate off-leash dog park areas to use while this work proceeds.