GLENMORE TRAIL
On the week of March 31, 2025, the Southview Off-leash Dog Park area between Deerfoot Trail and the Western Headworks Main Canal in the Southeast will be closed to public access. This land is provincially owned and fill material (soil) from this site will be used for construction on Deerfoot Trail. Closure of the off-leash area is required for the safety of the public and their pets.
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
EQUIPMENT MOBILIZATION & FILL EXCAVATION
Crews and heavy machinery will be active within the park area to prepare for the removal of the fill material, which will begin as soon as soil conditions allow. Further details will be shared when known. There will be a temporary fence placed around the dog park for the safety of the public. Please obey all posted signage and remain outside the construction limits.
TIMELINE
Once begun, fill (soil) removal is expected to continue for the entirety of 2025. The Southview Dog Park will remain closed to public use until soil removal is fully completed. Further updates will be shared with the public regarding timelines for this work as progress is made.
24-HOUR WORK
All activities will be conducted during daytime and nighttime hours to reduce overall traffic impacts during the transportation of fill material to the sites.
PUBLIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Dog Park users are encouraged to plan ahead and visit the City of Calgary’s Off-Leash Dog Areas Map to find alternate off-leash dog park areas to use while this work proceeds.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is happening at the Southview Off-leash Dog Park?
Beginning March 31, 2025, the Southview Off-leash Dog Park will close to public access. Construction crews and fencing will be onsite, gathering materials and machinery which will be used to remove fill (soil) from the area. This fill is being used for the construction of Deerfoot Trail.
How long is this work expected to last?
Excavation of fill material is expected to begin as soon as ground conditions allow this spring and will continue for the duration of 2025.
For the safety of the public, access to this area by the public is prohibited for the duration of the work. Please obey all posted signage and stay outside the construction limits.
What are the working hours on this site?
All activities will be conducted during daytime and nighttime hours to reduce overall traffic impacts during the transportation of fill material to the sites.
I use this area regularly, where can I take my pet while work is occurring?
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and visit the City of Calgary’s Off-Leash Dog Areas map to source alternate off-leash dog park areas.
Where can I learn more about the Deerfoot Trail Projects?
To learn more about the Project, please visit Frequent Asked Questions on the Project’s website.
How can I stay updated about construction on Deerfoot Trail?
Updates are provided on the project website as they become available to those who subscribe.
Please be mindful of and obey onsite signage and traffic accommodations. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to complete these complex, multi-year improvements.