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Oakridge Off-Leash Area Overview

Oakridge Off-Leash Area sits at the west end of Southland Drive in southwest Calgary, serving the Oakridge community.

The City of Calgary classifies Oakridge and the neighbouring Cedarbrae off-leash area as two officially separate parks, even though together they form one contiguous narrow strip of land. A pedestrian overpass across 14th Street connects the two, so a visit here can easily extend into Cedarbrae as well.

This part of southwest Calgary is well served for dog owners more broadly, with Sue Higgins Park roughly 4 miles away, Edworthy Park about 7 miles, and Bowmont Park just over 10 miles for anyone willing to make a longer trip.

Oakridge Off-Leash Area Map

Quick Facts

Location: West end of Southland Drive, near 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Type: Unfenced off-leash area, officially separate from but connected to neighbouring Cedarbrae

Connected Site: Cedarbrae off-leash area, linked via a pedestrian overpass across 14th Street

Hours: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily

Oakridge Access Points & Parking

Main Entrance: West end of Southland Drive SW

Cedarbrae Connection: A pedestrian overpass over 14th Street links directly to the neighbouring Cedarbrae off-leash area

Wildlife Awareness

Songbirds and small mammals typical of established SW Calgary neighbourhoods along the narrow park strip

Visitor Tips

Plan to walk the pedestrian overpass into Cedarbrae for a longer combined visit, rather than treating them as two separate trips

Bring water; there's no on-site fountain

Since this is an unfenced strip, keep your dog under voice control given the narrow layout

Best Times to Visit

Weekday Mornings: Quiet, light use

Weekend Mornings: Busiest window for both Oakridge and the connected Cedarbrae side

Evenings: A reliable after-work option for the surrounding community

Safety Guidelines

Keep dogs under voice control throughout, since the strip is unfenced and runs alongside residential streets

Use the pedestrian overpass rather than crossing 14th Street directly when moving between Oakridge and Cedarbrae

Seasonal Information

Spring (March-May)

Narrow strip terrain can be muddy after snowmelt

Summer (June-August)

Peak use; morning visits are more comfortable

Fall (September-November)

Comfortable temperatures, lighter crowds

Winter (December-February)

Narrow, unfenced layout means keeping dogs closer than usual on icy days

Oakridge Off-Leash Area