Reviews of Spanish Banks Off Leash Dog Area (Zoo)

David Yue

Very nice! Shallow waters perfect for your furry friend. Getting to the water is a little rocky/difficult, maybe we went down the wrong area.

Patrick Montgomery

Super chill place not too busy everybody I met was friendly

Mark Strong

Google Pt Gray Tides and hit flats 1/2 hr before tides less than 1m / 3' and have the coolest (dog) walk of your life!

Amy G

Great for viewing the stars at night! Do note that the gates close at 10pm though and they will lock your car in the parking lot!!

Sky Agent

Huge space, great for letting larger dogs to rip it up. Bored of fetching, let fido jump into the or Sig up the sandy beach!

Kathleen Sukkau

This is a great off leash area with access to both grass and beach, it is very large. Theres always lots of dogs here no matter the weather

Paul S.O. Barbeau

Best dog beach on the west side of Vancouver!

Stella

Relatively small area is off-leash but the area is nice and allows the dogs to chase each other along the logs and in the water.

possible dreams

This is a beautiful place for the dogs and people to wander and play . To have access to this space is incredible! The dog beach is huge and there is an adjacent grass area to run and play on that is massive! No fuss here just fun and tons of parking.

Ceri Cornwall

Beautiful evening yet again at the doggie beach

Mali DS

Very happy to have this spot for our dogs. There is plenty of space for them to run in the beach and in the park. There is also a huge, no payment parking. The view on the water is spectacular and the park itself well maintained. Many people come to spend their day here, having picnics with friends and family. One suggestion to the park management is to add more garbage bins, even the small ones, there certain people won't have the excuse to litter anymore.

Juvenal Arancibia

Dogs, sand, beautiful sight of Stanley Park and English Bay. What else do you want me to say?

Howie Outerbridge

A beautiful place to take your dog...guaranteed to leave your furry friend with that ‘wet dog’ smell. I’m still getting the sand out of my van upholstery, and I can’t wait to do it again.

Carl Steffens

Fantastic beach to take the dogs to for a good run when the tide is low. Wear boots!

Christina Amy Morris

Great place to come and bring your dog if you have a dog friendly dog I would not bring my dog here if he has any type of aggressive or not dog friendly Behavior there are parts of this park that are not off leash and you will probably run into many dogs off leash in the inappropriate areas so just be careful what is a great place to come if you want to be by the water and go for a nice walk with your pup pups

Angie Tocaj

Awesome beach. Designated areas to leave your dogs off leash. It’s a very long walk, so you WILL get tired if you decide to walk the entire length of spanish banks. Might take a couple of hours though!

N “randomuser942464” B

A great place to enjoy the outdoors and scenery with your 2 and 4 legged family members or friends.

Ron Hatch

Great open space with a few tables for picnics. Incredible views of water, mountains, city. And the dogs have a great vibe.

Chris Bromige

Beautiful spot. However, cycle path and road are really fairly close...dogs tearing around could easily run into cyclists minding own business.

C G

Lots of people parked here and picnicking.

Livia Solomon

I rarely go because of the difficulties of finding a parking spot, and the most I like is for my dog that can have a play with other dogs.

Renée M. Fountain

Best beach ever! Especially early in the morning. Very few people, just those early birds and their dogs. So lucky to have such a spot in Vancouver. Thank you city hall for keeping the parking free. Really appreciated!

Blue Moon

How beautiful is this place?! Went to a friend's birthday party here a few weeks ago. Just good vibes everywhere. Outhouses for the necessary. Bbq puts for your hot coals and ashes. Dogs everywhere. Sports being played all over the place. We stayed for hours and it was most enjoyable. I highly recommend going here for a picnic, party, or just a walk.

Kate O'Neill

Gorgeous, long, flat beach that's great for a nice walk. The view of the North shore mountains is impressive, and there are large cargo ships and tankers in the bay that are cool to see. Not crowded in the slightest & plenty of parking available.

Mike Varga

Great place for kids and for babies. Free parking. Lots of shade. Short walk to the beach.

Gabriel Dantas

Me and my little puppy had blast there. A really cool place to spend your weekend!

Ana Lorenzo

A great place to play with Dogg's, and a huge space for the little ones. They have a garden or a beach to use. Dogs are happy

Minh Thang _

Beautiful place. Great view of the city and surrounded by the trees of the UBC endowment land

Jess Lieu

Absolutely fabulous. Lots of room for dogs to run, watch out for poop though, as not all owners are considerate.

Ati Jahan

Great for picnic ????don't bring the BBQ except the gas one

Robtimus Prime

Great park worth an excellent view. Parking lot can get full on a sunny day. It’s nice to have the ocean so close for dogs to run in.

Ben Macphail

Great place to take dogs. Wide open area.

Mariska R.

My dog and I love coming here. Lots of room for him to run around. And free parking, can't beat that ????

Roxanne Greeson

Free parking, easy to get to, and ample space for pups to run around. Washrooms within walking distance, port-a-potties in parking.

Gregory West

Excellent and very scenic place to take your pup. At low tide you can walk out for a km or so, less of dogs around then. On nice warm season weekends the grass area is fairly full of picnicers. Still space to play fetch on the grass, but you need to have your dog under decent control do he doesn't raid the picnics.

Ruby E.

We took our pup when it was overcast & the tide was out so there was lots of space to run on the mud flats. It was a great opportunity to practice recall in a fairly safe setting. The other people out with their dogs were all friendly and …

Brett Bunch

The off leash dog area is at the far west end of the park. Both the human and dog friendly beach areas are awesome. Lots of soft white sand and plenty of room so it doesn't feel crowded.

Ouiji Arking

By far the most scenic beach available to visitors and residents, Spanish Banks offers plenty of sport, sun and sand. We walked the entirety of Spanish Banks looking for the "dog beach" listed on the City of Vancouver Website. An off-leash area to enjoy the surf with your pooch seemed like a must on a sunny weekend but we were a bit dismayed to find that the "beach" was really a grassy park located about 200m west of the West Concession. The access to the water is rocky, shallow and has a bit of an odor from the decaying plant matter caught in the surf. It's a far cry from the sun and sand paradise located within visible distance. The dog park is regularly occupied by families and people playing sports or having a general bbq so having your dog run around chasing balls can be a bit of a hazard during peak times. Generally people are friendly but the proximity to the sea wall path can be a bit crowded as people walk through the park depending on the time of day. Overall it's a lovely location that is a bit of a let down for anyone expecting a slice of the sandy paradise.

Ceylon Coates

Small area but when the tide it out there is a vast amount of run around space. So many playful dogs everywhere.

Robert McPherson

Our dog loves playing with all the other off leash dogs here.

TooMuchFire

Great place to get your dog out, right next to the water and off leash area is big enough for many dogs, and lots of room to pick nick and bbq. One of my favourite beaches, however just make sure you get there on the earier side during summer as it has many parking spots, but fill up fast. Nothing better than a beach where you can walk a dog, eat a hot dog, whilst smoking a joint. Sweet mama ocean, I'm home.

Armand Rashid

Wonderful area to let your dogs run free especially at low tide there is tons of space and beautiful views of downtown. The only other comparable dog beach i have been to is east beach in White Rock.

Denise C

Wide-open spacious for your dog to run around and get some exercise with some fresh salty air and a fantastic view of the north shore in the background. Close to easily accessible parking.

Wei S

Fun for kids and dogs, and wind sailers! Very nice to walk when the tide is out. Great place to see bald eagles too.

Amber Allen

This is one of my favourite places to run all year round. It's so beautiful and the trails are amazing. The dogs absolutely love being in here!

Bella Sie

Dog heaven. Especially when the tide is out. Good luck with parking!

Adam Lawrenson

Great dog park at the end of Spanish Banks. Go either when the tied is out for a long walk on the beach or go when the tied is in when all the dogs are chasing each other on the beach and going in for a swim. Good for dog owner's to jump in the ocean and cool off during those hot summer months.

Vasant Iyer

Best off leash area in Vancouver. Period.

Keith Fennell

Wow! This is probably my favourite dog park of all time. It was peaceful, not too packed. Great view. Dog approved!

Ryan Warfield

Tons of dogs and off leash trails. Nice beach with plenty of sticks for your dog.

A Bourg's Brook&Ben

It’s big it’s awesome, just dangerous where the bike trail is cause most bikers seem oblivious that they are going through a dog park , not everyone seen their pooch pooping, so watch where you walk.

Shelly Carter

Took our boy for the first time today and he loved it. Plenty of space to run around and lots of dogs to play with. Be aware there was a lady there today with a big Malamute; the dog ran at mine and attacked him. The lady had no control over her dog and my husband had to pick ours up. She must have known her dog was about to attack as she was screaming it's name (Dora) when it ran over. Luckily no one was hurt.

Prashant Agrawal

Love this place. Thank goodness for no food stalls nearby

Ashley Koons

Best ( and largest) off leash beach/park in the lower mainland. One of the few places where you the human can have a nice long off leash walk too (instead of standing around a one block by one block off leash park waiting for your dog to tire himself out). Stunning views of the city, Stanley park and the north shore! We go year round and my dog loves swimming at the beach.

Hayley N

My dog loves to come here, especially at low tide. Lots of room to run around on the grass and on the beach.

Majed El Saadi

With great weather and a view like this, a visit here to chill is a must... Biking, walking or carsharing...

Leana Mod

Love this place. My dog loves this place. Big open field. Big beach for him to play. There are some diggers so mind your step in the field. Perfect spot!

Duane Cheng

The area has access to water if your dog likes taking a swim. Good at low tide but a bit rocky in some areas.

Arjun Das

Nice park for dogs n frisbee

Gladis Lemus

Luv the park, great view, picnic tables and ample free parking

Richard Wiebe

Always a treat to catch the setting sun...and then turn and see the glow of our vibrant city as it reflects the glorious glow of the evening.

Sina Doroudgar

Great place to relax and picnic and have your dog(s) off-leash. People are friendly and everybody has the understanding that this is an off leash area. But if you are not a dog person, the off-leash area is not for you as lots of pups are running around.

Damian David Chapman

Spanish Banks never disappoints as a wonderful place with its own dog beach, lots of other dogs to play with and the photo worthy opportunities are everywhere. This is also the best place to enjoy any sunset.

Andrew Prowse

Tide was way out and the water was warm enough to swim

Tera Esplin

Lovely scenic area, lots of space, it's pretty quiet for the most part. Water is dirty I wouldn't reccomend swimming. Great place for kids and families

Bogdan Motoc

Best time to go there, if you do not mind a diry wet dog, is at low tide :) lots of space, easy to spot other dogs, and lots of smells.

Jason Smith

Great place to ride the bike to. Current parking restrictions with COVID-19. Lots of park and beach space.

Emma MB

Easily the best off leash area in Vancouver. It's huge, hard for dogs to run into a road, and is on the ocean. 10/10 would go again

Pelle Agerup

Lots of open space at low tide. Make sure you know when the tide comes in, because you don't have much time to save your shoes! :)

Ken Gardner

Good area for off-leash adventures. The landscape changes as the tide ebbs and flows. It's a popular spot, and the number of people and dogs might sometimes be a little overwhelming for some pups.

Kevin Chan

Beach, offleash dog park, dogs, BBQ, and low tide (or even high tide for that matter)... what's not to like? Get there early on summer weekends.

Ross Ferguson

Spanish Banks is always a great place to spend time (as long as you get find parking or get a ride down there!)

Colette Dubois

Best dog park in the world!?

Mary Daniel

Great spot for our active dog to swim and run! Great parking, benches, logs. Spectacular view!

Duhamel Manu

Probably the best place to walk your dog off leash in Vancouver area.

Ellen Henderson

Great place with or without dog. We hiked to wreck beach from there...around 2 hours one way. Awsome!

DJ Keates

Beautiful! We love the sunsets here!

LifeguardBellamy

Love to let the Huskies run off-leash. In the summer when the tides get extremely low the beach offers many, many square kilometers of real estate for dogs to run, play and socialize. Truly a great spot.

Liliana Lau

Is a beautiful day for a long walk in the park a little bit cold but no washroom

Daniel Nica

Between the very nice park on the ocean shores and the running around on the ocean's floor when the ride is low, dogs and humans alike have tons of fun.

Terri-Lynn Switzer

Fun with the dogs especially when the tide is out. Go early to get s parking spot.

David Little

My fave place to go @ any time of year. There is a path that goes for miles along the water and you have great views of the North Shore and Bowen Island.

Ritesh Maisuria

Great low key park if you love dogs and it being less busy.

Daniel Fritz

Great spot to take your dog any time of the year. It's especially cold near the waters edge, so wear extra layers.

Brittany S

It's an awesome park, I only wish there was some fences. People drive very fast down Marine Dr and it's scary when the dogs get too close to the road. The beach is beautiful though.

Kennedy Makarowski

a big dog park with lots of variety; has a large grassy area for more independent dogs to play ball with their owners, and a gravel path that leads to the beach for more social dogs. it can be busy depending on when you go, but it’s so big that finding space is not too much trouble (save for weekends in the summer - the parking lot can be full by noon on a nice day). the most magical part of this park is the super low tide in the summertime - a combination of sandbars and tide pools extend out from the shore, creating a lot more space for dogs to run and play.

Mary Deighan

The off leash beach is a good size and there a few logs to sit on. Great views over the water!

John Busswood

Excellent beach and doggy park... just need a bathroom you don't need to drive to! :)

Brooks Nicols

I was there for the legendary Sunday Drum Circle. Nearby is a sandy beach where you can throw a ball for your dog into the surf or get some sun. Plenty of free parking which can offer competative parking on busy days. There is no running water too close, but there are public porta potties within convenient reach. There is a vast grassy area peppered with trees for shade and picnic tables

A Canadian, former, expat in Korea

Super duper beautiful. Dogs bbq food times good friends sun fresh air. I mean, what more would you like?

Ben Klein

A decent place to have a bbq. The dog park is not fenced or enclosed and the boundaries are a little mobile. There is good access to the beach. Many of the picnic tables have a metal plate for hot grills. Parking can get full very quickly on busy days. Cone early to get both a table and a spot.

Mark Weinberg

One of the great havens for dogs in the Vancouver area. Off-leash fun in the sun. Cannot recommend this place enough

Marius Baciu

Nice place for walking on sandy beaches

Shahin Hosseini

So many doggos to say hello to. 12/10. Would visit again.

Victor Debarba

This is probably the best off leash park around Vancouver. The off leash area is big and very beautiful. You have the option to stay on the grass with you dog or go to the beach. Just know that there is no physical boundaries, so keep an eye on your pets or they can go into the parking lot or on the bicycle area. There are also tables available for picnic and bbq within the off leash area.

eric pike

Great place for a bbq all kinds of picnic tables with bbq stands. Very open, a lot less busy than other parts of Spanish banks. Really big field for dogs to run. Everyone we ran into was super friendly as well.

Paul Croes

Twice I went here for the Baerora Birealis which never showed up. The field is a swamp when it rains a lot. I would never bring my dog here....it would require a bath after returning. I am sure the Parks Board can do a better job.

Anushka Gupta

Meeting the best doggos in the city!

Jeffrey Sefton

The dog beach is a pooch paradise!

Kevan O'Brien

The more "chilled out" end of Spanish Banks

Ken Ashdown

The perfect place to watch the sun set and the lights of the city sparkle at dusk. Depending on the time of year, a relatively quiet place for reflection, listening to the rhythm of the waves, observing wildlife, having a picnic or playing games. Still one of my favourite places in metro Vancouver after 30 years.

Britt Udall

My favourite dog beach in the city. Lots of space to walk and splash around during low tide and a cute little bay to swim with your pooch at high tide.

Sandra Spencer

Generally parking available, great beach spot for the pups and awesome views of the bay and city.

Darren

Great place to walk and take the dogs!

JP G (Greywulf73)

My favourite beach in vancouver. Low tide allows a loong walk in the water and an excellent way to tire out one's pooch.

Seauin Ireland

Beautiful ocean and mountain scenery. A great place to get a walk in and enjoy the outdoors Al the dogs were well behaved and respectful. Includuding the owners. Nice to see. Woof, woof.

John Pozer

Great waterfront location with spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains, sunsets, and the Vancouver skyline. Plenty of benches and tables for all. Beach area for dogs adds a extra fun spot for off-leash play. A special park for our family and we often visit the memorial table dedicated to my folks. Enjoy!

Lucian Wolfe

Dog park amazing just wish people who didn't own dogs didn't picnics or bike thought this area

Tom Kane

Beautiful place, my dog loves it, especially running on the tidal flats. When very hot, however, some owners bring dogs that haven’t been socialized very well and really shouldn’t be there. A huge dog lunged at my little guy, he wasn’t hurt but it could have easily escalated.

Ben Odynski

This off leash dog park = dog heaven.

darrin mcaulay

Amazing views of the downtown core.... Great safe place to let ur pup swim and run on the grass and sand

Julien-Pier Belanger

Love dogs? Love beaches? Well, this is the closest to paradise you can get in a city

Adam Nowak

Beautiful place to take your dogs, let them run off leash and socialize. A plethora of places to walk and explore with and without your dogs. Especially impressive is when the low tide arrives in the early afternoon (2pm and onwards). Don't forget to bring some potable water as it gets very warm when the sun comes out.

Alex Wang

Nice open field and a sandy beach. Definitely recommend if your pup loves water.

Annie Groeninger

What a wonderful place to wander with your dog off leash

Lauren Moore

My favourite place in Vancouver! The best dog beach too!

Danny Ferri

The grass area is too muddy. Can't walk on it. Parks should really consider doing a better job seeding grass twice per year.

Judith McLean

Easy to distance socially, smooth and flat paths

Jack n Carol Taylor

Awesome dog park very busy Saturday. Never saw anything except dogs acclimated to others. Nice job Vancouver.

d h

Beautiful cloudless morning with bikes and joggers in abundance. In the parking lot was an informal annual car show, with the proud owners sharing information about the work that went into their rides, while sipping coffee. It was a very friendly atmosphere, assisted by the bright blue physical atmosphere.

Lyubov Skaletskaya

Great place for dogs, my Dobbie absolutely loved it; even through she doesn't like water, we introduced her to it and she learnt how to swim!

Duncan Creamer

Nice place. Amazing views. Great people.

Eileen Pan

Beautiful beach and view!

Jocelyne Ward

Good off leash dog park, with a field and a beach. On the weekends and evenings with nice weather, be aware that there can be people who bring their dogs which are NOT well behaved and are not interested in supervising or controlling their animals poor behavior

Kam zen

Great area for walking hiking, biking, h ing fun with kids ....

France S

Great place for dogs and to see the sunset!

Nasa Rouf

Best views and not a crowded as the nearby Locarno or Jericho beaches probably because it is hard to get here unless you drive in. Lots of grilling going on during summer time, winter time is a little quiet. You will see a lot of people running and biking year-round. This beach is always great to visit, even in the winter of it is not raining and you can brave the windchill. At night cities on the other side of the water light up which looks very pretty.

E liu

Nice walking trail around & beautiful scenic

Design Mind

If your dog is aggressive don’t let it off leash you absolute pillocks, both I and my puppy have been attacked here by abused animals it is unacceptable to put other people at risk so you can enjoy a walk. Otherwise lovely. However. Just watch out and keep yourself safe. They’re are dangerous animals here.

Adam Altwasser

A huge off leash area with beach access and large grassed areas. Lots of dogs and traffic, both pedestrian and cyclists, would not recommend if your dog loves to chase either.

Andrew Mellish

RAIN ☔ or Sunshine ☀ morning, noon, or night, probably one of the best places to jog, walk, run, take the dog in Vancouver. The ships, mountains and downtown views make it a must. Sunset is the most amazing time to be there!

Peter Sansone

Spectacular sunsets. Lots of dogs enjoying the beach and ocean.

Liam Dib

Spanish Banks is a very large portion of the accessible part of the Pacific Ocean inlet before reaching UBC and the beaches of the cape, and with its rich sand and rock features, breathtaking views and beautiful atmospheric effects of fresh ocean breezes mixed with the always cool Pacific Northwest sun makes for an enriching natural experience and truly one of the best Vancouver has to offer for non swimmers and dog lovers. Although the water is respectfully frigid for 10 months of the year, with all the other friendly pooches and dog owners to chat with and have some puppy gladiator matches with, you are hardly going to be thinking about how cold that water really is.

Namaste Zen

Crowded beach with soo many volleyball court that it get very busy and also noisy with sand dust everywhere. A small portion at the end of the beach make it possible to watch sunset in calm. If you come by foot or public transport you will …

Alba Zhou

Free parking. Not an overwhelming number of dogs but so far they've all seemed very friendly and well mannered. Gorgeous view of the water.

Joe Lastoria

One of my dog's favorite places! Beautiful views and great for taking long walks along the beach.

Kimble Mooney

The most spacious and beautiful off leash park in Vancouver!

Helen Jordin

Sandy beach with much room to throw sticks into the ocean and logs to perch on if you just want to watch. Very popular with dog owners!

Kate Wilson

Gorgeous beach at the far end of Spanish Banks to let your canine friends run and swim. One of our favorite places in the city!

Frank Yu REMAX Crest Realty

Very nice place to relax and unwind. The clean fresh air, the sound of the waves hitting the shore. Just beautiful!

Adrian Munaweera

This beach is the bomb. Go at low tide for miles of fun!

Samantha Liang

Great dog park especially at low tide!

Michael Coderre

Dogs dogs dogs...everywhere. Last parking lot heading west. Go at low tide, park in the (still free) lot and take a seemingly never-ending walk out to the water's edge. Your dog will love and you will love you! Weekends and hot days are extremely busy for parking so get there early. Highly awesome and extremely Vancouver.

Anthony J. Pua

Plenty of wide open fields. Public outhouses nearby. A bit far but worth the drive out. Overall, a great place to play fetch and socialize the ????.

Sharmay H

Great view, plenty of parking.

Daniel Jung

A very nice park with a nice shore view

David Thomson

Best beach in Vancouver bar none. Wreck beach is nice but bit of a zoo. An amazing place to let your dog run and run and run. If your dog is not good with other dogs off leash - do NOT go here, please.

Brenda Pantoja

Plenty of room for dogs to run around. Gorgeous beach that humans and dogs can enjoy

Hooman Hajarian

Nice dawn view

Lisa Warsh-Chartier

I spent a beautiful birthday outside at the picnic table and by the water. Fantastic view

kerry jones

Go an hour before low tide. Under 2 meters best but 1.1 is better Watch the people and come in so you dont get caught wading back thru rising tide

Heather Miedema

I don’t think I need to write anything. Look how happy he is!

Sam Sprigg

Great place for doggos. Loads of space for them to run around and make friends. Got the beach right there too so they can go for a paddle. Bring some boots if it's rainy season though because the field gets pretty muddy.

Cynnamon Schreinert

Open field, dog friendly beach, a great place to being your furry companion. At least until the city of Vancouver installs paid parking.

Russell James

Still one of the best places to go on a warm afternoon. With or without a ????????????

Paul Holland

Check the tide charts and if your schedule permits time your walk so that you are walking out as the tide is nearing its lowest point in the day. Your dog will thank you for it! Also don't forget your dog towels!

Rod Woitas

Great, relaxing place to spend your day.

Mariam Star

Beautiful place to hangout with family and friends.

Tario Sultan

One of my fav spots in Vancouver, What a blessing!

Justin Barclay

This is a very beautiful dog park. It's missing one star because they should have called this "Spanish Barks: Off Leash Dog Park"

Neville West

My favorite spot to run off leash

Gregory Melle

Go to Spanish Banks at low tide on a sunny summer day and then walk out to the water. Look around. You will be the best place on earth. My photo shows high tide when it is only really, really nice.

Nick Hanley

If you love eagles, if you love the outdoors. This is this the place for you. Amazing outdoors. What else can I say?

Jennifer Perrin

Love this place bc you can social distance really easy. Great area to bring your dog and chill. There is a little area they can go in the water, picnic tables, bathrooms and beautiful sunsets!

Albert Pons

Good place to go with your little friends, just could not see a place to let them drink water or to throw some poo bags

Natasha Cabate

Great open field for dogs to run and a nice size beach with sand. Has tables on the grassy area for picnics. We love coming here.

Ami DeMelo

Definitely my favourite off leash dog park, especially on low tide

Mitch B.

Amazing place for both dogs and humans. Note for BBQ people this Beach does not have a bin for your coals

Louisa

Great off leash park! Tons of friendly people and dogs. Seems busiest around lunch, which is nice to get your furry friend socializing and playing.

Gary

Great place to take your dog. Beach is really nice. Usually quite busy in the summer especially on hot days. Not a lot of parking around the area. Areas of trees are nice for cooling down out of the sun.

Christopher Brodie-Smith

Perfect place for socialising dogs and letting them run. Amazing views as well. Grateful for this area!

Gurjit Bubra

Nice beach to take your dog..great for kids especially when the tide is out.

Alexandra Luxton

Extremely clean; litter-free. Friendly faces! Dogs & kids playing!!

marie murayama

Nowaday, everything in this world is all about humans conbinience... not servival... just a bit more of conbinience. Its a one of a few place, the old school cohabitant between dogs and human works. A heavn for most trained dogs and trained human????

Choi Yuen Kho

When it's low tide, you can walk all the way out. A beautiful place to spend an afternoon with kids. Just be careful with the rocky beach.

Keith Shikatani

Love the flats when the tide is out! Tons of space for the dogs to run around. The parking lot gets filled quickly so if it's a sunny day, you are best advised to get there early.

Terry Telenko

Great place people and their furbabbies. Not for those who have no time for dogs. Totally off leash, except a few aggressive dogs. But owners had them tied up. Great place for family picnics with their puppies ????.

Jacky S

Pretty decent spot, nice free parking, and lots of porta potties. Would be great if it were to have a beach spot, and maybe a fence from the road, but still really good regardless.

Brian Deluce

Always a great place to stop and enjoy the majesty of Vancouver!

Colin B

Very nice for all, the water is nice and shallow especially as the tide goes out . The city should provide a washing station so you can wash the sand off the dogs and your feet. The parking is totally free. Make sure to pick up if you take a dog. The lady with the big black poodle chose to ignore her dooggie poo and was rude when it was pointed out to her. My wife offered her a bag to pick it up but she refused, I should have taken a photo and posted it. Maybe next time I will.

Preston J

Very nice dog park with a stretch of beach! Dogs of all sizes can go further out during low tide. Great place to go relax and have fun with your dog/family!

Yuka Takemon

Not too crowded later in the evening these days. Our pup really enjoys running around and exploring the rocky beach area

Wendy Pope

Lovely recreation area for picnics &BBQ, walk cycle or just sit and admire the view!

Kyle Geach

Great place for your dog, a nice Sandy Beach, a large area for them to play, a bit hard to find parking during certain seasons but all and all pretty good!

Kaylee Costello

One of Harpers favorites! She always meets other dog friends here and we have fun talking with other owners. Very friendly off leash where all the dogs stick to the beach. Lots of great sticks as well ;)

Angela Michel

beautiful spot. 2 bad others do not pick up after their dog.

Justine Charollais

Awesome place especially in low tide Beach for the dogs and grass (also off leash zone)

Vancouver Traveller

Parking is always a steuggle in Vancouver, but the attractions are worth it.

jc tommy

Great place for the family and the best friend...saw so many friendly happy dogs playing w their owners...very respectful owners and doing their part to pickup and ckeanup..even saw one water down the area with water...bravo

Hugo Wong

Nice beach but seem not so friendly environment... Ran into dog walker who basically let off leash the aggressive dogs and I felt if this went bad there was no way for him to stop it as he had his hands full

Stacy S

Love, love, love it! But pretty sure my furry four-legged buddy loves it even more! (Be sure that you end up at the Off Leash Beach though, as Google first took me to the part of Spanish Beach with Volleyball nets, etc, that prohibits …

Robert Bradley

Pleasant area to relax and enjoy fresh air. Free parking is a big plus .

Steven Edge

Lots of friendly dogs enjoying the grass and dog beach. There were plenty of people having BBQs too and when I was there a drum circle was making a great beat.

Alexander Teh

Great Beach For Dogs! Your choice of being in the sun or staying under shade. Friendly dogs and owners.

Kathleen Royer

you just can't beat it. Best off leash park ever!

Kisakya Katonda

Food is fresh and delicious milkshakes super sweet ????. Nice atmosphere chill vibe.

Bea Desroches

Beautiful off leash dog beach, great for watching the sunset

Olivia

I love this place almost as much as my dog does. It's so hard to find places where dogs can just run a long ways and not have to worry about them running into traffic (mostly). I love that I can just stroll through the tidal pools and she goes crazy bouncing through them or playing with other dogs.

Kelley Sinkewich

Cannot say enough good things about this spot. Not only is it dog friendly but a quarter as busy as kits or Jericho beach. Not to mention free parking. There is a huge Feild with picnic benches great for letting the doggo run around or have a BBQ with some friends/family. If you time it right you can catch the tide out and walk along the beach for what seems like forever. My favorite beach in Van by far.

Ashleigh Hayhoe

My dog is afraid of going into the ocean, but lets face it, we are there for me...he pouts when i wade in. Nice at low tide in the summer. Warm shallows that go for miles

Beverly Siemens

Best off-leash dog park in Vancouver, imo. Great beach area. Friendly people, friendly dogs. Only problem is the bathrooms are a bit of a walk if you are planning to spend the day there.

Grant Skene

There is no better off leash dog park in Western Canada. When the tide is out, Luna can run for miles. Lots of friendly dogs and owners.

Christopher Winkler

Awesome views. Noticed how many homeless sleeping in cars, vans, RVs of all sizes. Build affordable housing already COV!

PJLife

Great spot, unfortunately when it gets busy there is not enough parking. Curb parking is not allowed, but me about 30 other cars had no other option. Didn't get a ticket. Not sure if it was luck or the city is aware of the situation and being nice about it.

Jasmine Tabari

Tons of space, nice field and beach area for dogs (and humans) to play in!

Benjamin Britton

At low tide this is the best place in Vancouver to run with your puppy friends

Angie castro

Always relaxing to walk by the beach.

Sherwin Wong

A favourite place of mine to take my dog to. Depending on time, I may start from top of Pacific Spirit Park with the entrance just off of West 4th and make my way down through the paths to the beach. There is a ton of space for the dogs to run free off leash and off the tide is out, the basis allow for sandy adventures. Super busy on long weekends, so be forewarned trying to find parking.

Alex Dunlop

Big open area for dogs to run around. Access to the water is good. Too much bike traffic/pedestrians. Not a lot of people who want to let dogs play with other dogs.

Gordon Charles

I come to this spot in the mornings before work to chill out and enjoy the view. Free parking and free barking are a real plus. It is always entertaining as well with novice doggers running amok with the real deal owners. On windy days the waves are fantastic as well.

Romex Joe

Awesome dog beach with lots of room. Great trails near by in pacific sprit park.

Mitch

A great place for a socially distanced meetup for you and your pooch living friends and family. Lots of space to spread out.

Nigel Magee

One of Vancouver,s public spaces no parking charges apply. Nor should there ever be. We pay for things freely given by our ancestors, then ......????????????great place tng.o play 12 strung!

lauryn lantela

Best beach view of the downtown core. Good flat walk on gravel path.

Jaime Arango

Amazing beach with a great view ????

Manuel Siguenza

Really good place for dogs! They'll enjoy their time in the mud and cool clean water.

Stan Horacek

The trail's a bit muddy in places(weather related), much of the older growth's been cut, opening the canopy and allowing more diffused light to penetrate the ground; fresh fresh air! ????‍♂️????‍♂️????????☔

Lachlan M

Great place to bring your dog to swim in the Ocean. Most dog owners here a very good because you have to go out of your way to get here so most dogs are well behaved. When the tide is out you can walk way out on the tidal flats, a great experience.

Christine Pintea

The most beautiful beach in Vancouver. Great for dogs, too. I never before saw so many different types of dogs in one day.

Lisa and Derrick A

Beautiful place with amazing views of the sea, the mountains and the city. Great for picnics, freebie and other recreational activities. Path for walking and a concession stand not too far for snacks.