A new leash-free dog park is now open on the west side of Waterloo.

The 7,000-square-metre Copper Street Dog Park, at 265 Copper St., features one large and completely fenced area with seating, and a designated dog waste unit. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, with limited vehicle parking.

There is an accessible parking spot on-site.

“With the growing number of dog owners in Waterloo, this new dog park adds a welcome amenity to Waterloo’s west side,” said Robin Milne, Waterloo’s director of parks, forestry and cemetery services, in a statement.

“Dogs and their owners now have a new place to visit, while staying active and enjoying the outdoors.”

The Copper Street Dog Park is Waterloo’s second permanent leash-free venue, joining the park at Bechtel Park on the east side. E

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