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Southwood Off-Leash Area 2 Overview
Southwood has two officially separate off-leash areas. This is the second, near a parking lot off Anderson Road, distinct from the Southwood park already covered elsewhere on this site at 108 St SW & Southland Dr SW.
Southwood itself is a narrow strip paralleling 14th Street, with waste bins and benches provided along its length.
If you're specifically looking for the Southland Drive location, see our Southwood Off-Leash Area 1 guide instead; this page covers the separate Anderson Road site.
Southwood Off-Leash Area 2 Map
Quick Facts
- Location: Parking lot off Anderson Rd SW, Southwood, Calgary, AB
- Type: Unfenced off-leash strip, part of the Southwood/14th Street corridor
- Amenities: Waste bins and benches along the strip
- Hours: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily
Access Points & Parking
- Main Entrance: Parking lot off Anderson Rd SW
Wildlife Awareness
- Songbirds and small mammals typical of an established SW Calgary residential strip
Visitor Tips
- Confirm you're headed to the Anderson Rd lot specifically, not the Southland Dr SW site covered on our other Southwood page
- Bring water and waste bags as backup, even though bins are provided along the strip
Best Times to Visit
- Weekday Mornings: Quiet, light use
- 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
Seasonal Information
Spring (March-May)
- Narrow strip terrain can be muddy after snowmelt
Summer (June-August)
- Peak use; benches along the strip offer a place to rest in the heat
Fall (September-November)
- Comfortable temperatures, lighter crowds
Winter (December-February)
- Narrow, unfenced layout means keeping dogs closer than usual on icy days
Nearby Dog Parks
Southwood Off-Leash Area 1
The other official Southwood site, at Southland Dr SW
Sue Higgins Park
Calgary's largest fenced off-leash park
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.