Developing the Strategy
In developing Port Moody’s People, Dogs, and Public Spaces Strategy, the City's project team will explore a variety of approaches aimed at helping people and dogs share public spaces responsibly and respectfully such as:
- making improvements to existing off-leash areas such as:
- adding and/or updating signage
- reviewing dog waste management approaches
- conducting an assessment to determine if there are opportunities for new off-leash areas or enhancements to existing off-leash areas
- updating policies and procedures related to bylaw enforcement
- developing a community education campaign to increase knowledge of rules and health/safety considerations
- developing park design recommendations that improve compatibility among different user groups
- identifying opportunities for community participation in stewardship activities
- developing guidelines for integrating dog-related amenities into multi-unit developments
- aligning dog-related uses of parks and trails with environmental protection objectives
The results of Phase 1 engagement will help the City’s project team develop broad recommendations for inclusion in Port Moody’s People, Dogs, and Public Spaces Strategy. During Phase 2, which we anticipate will begin in spring 2027, we’ll ask the community for feedback on the recommendations. Following the completion of each phase, a public engagement summary will be shared with Council in a staff report and with the public via a link to that report on this page.
Community input will be considered along with technical information, advice provided by subject matter experts, strategic goals, and other plans or strategy documents. After public engagement has concluded, staff will present the draft Strategy to Council for their consideration.
The strategy will focus on actions – such as operational, educational, and stewardship initiatives – that can be carried out with existing resources, while also identifying opportunities for exploration as future funding becomes available. This will give us a framework that is both practical and adaptable as the community’s needs evolve.
