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Elliston Park Off-Leash Area Overview
Elliston Park is a mixed-use community park in southeast Calgary, not just a dog area, with playgrounds, picnic tables, washrooms, manicured rose gardens, and a storm water retention pond in addition to its off-leash section.
The dedicated off-leash area covers roughly a third of the overall park, with east access off 68th Street directly beside it.
Notably, the Calgary Associated Dog Fanciers, a private club, also operates a separate members' dog park near Elliston Park, distinct from the public off-leash area covered here.
Elliston Park Off-Leash Area Map
Quick Facts
- Location: Elliston Park, near 1827 68 St SE, Calgary, AB (east access off 68th Street)
- Type: Off-leash area within a larger mixed-use community park, covering roughly a third of the total park
- Amenities in the Wider Park: Playgrounds, picnic tables, washrooms, manicured rose gardens, storm water retention pond
- Hours: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily
- Nearby Private Option: Calgary Associated Dog Fanciers operates a separate members-only dog park near Elliston Park
Elliston Park Access Points & Parking
- East Entrance: Off 68th Street SE, right by the off-leash area
- Wider Park Access: Multiple entrances serve the playground, gardens, and pond areas separately from the off-leash section
Wildlife Awareness
- Waterfowl are common around the storm water retention pond
- Songbirds throughout the rose garden and green space areas
Visitor Tips
- Since this is a mixed-use community park, expect families, playground visitors, and garden visitors nearby, not just other dog owners
- Keep dogs within the designated off-leash third of the park; the rose gardens and playground areas are separate, leashed spaces
- Bring water; the pond is a storm water feature, not a safe drinking or swimming source for dogs
Best Times to Visit
- Weekday Mornings: Quiet, before families arrive for playground and garden visits
- Weekend Afternoons: Busiest, given the park's appeal beyond just dog owners
- Weekday Evenings: A reliable, calmer after-work option
Safety Guidelines
- Keep dogs out of the storm water retention pond; it isn't intended as a swimming or drinking source
- Stay within the designated off-leash third of the park and keep dogs leashed elsewhere in the community park
- Be considerate of families using the playground and garden areas nearby
Seasonal Information
Spring (March-May)
- Storm water pond levels can rise noticeably with spring runoff
Summer (June-August)
- Rose gardens are at their best; peak crowds for the wider park, not just the off-leash section
Fall (September-November)
- Comfortable temperatures, lighter crowds across the whole park
Winter (December-February)
- Storm water pond area may ice over; keep dogs away from the ice
Nearby Dog Parks
Sue Higgins Park
Calgary's largest fenced off-leash park, also in the southeast
Southview Off-Leash Dog Park
Nearby SE Calgary off-leash option
Calgary Dog Parks Directory
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We keep this guide current with the latest Calgary Parks bylaws and on-the-ground conditions. Rules and seasonal access can change — always check posted signage on site.