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Parks · Northwest Calgary
Bowmont Park
Free·Leashed, off-leash zone on site
Bowmont Park is a 164-hectare natural environment park on the northern bank of the Bow River between Bowness and Montgomery. It has hiking trails, a tufa rock formation and waterfall, and designated off-leash areas mapped by the City of Calgary. River banks and open meadows make it a varied outing for dogs and their people.
Why it made the list
Designated off-leash zones combined with riverside trails give dogs both free-running space and leashed exploring along the Bow.
Good to know before you go
The City of Calgary designates specific off-leash areas within the park; dogs must be leashed elsewhere, including pathways. Park hours are 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and access is free. The off-leash map is published on the city's website.
Practical notes
Download the city's Bowmont off-leash map before you go so boundaries are clear.
Check out the Waterfall Valley lookout while your dog cools off by the river.
What is available on site
Off-leash area
Water bowls
Swim access
Shaded seating
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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Shaded seatingNo size limits
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