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 Lions Club Dog Park
40038 Fingal Rd., St. Thomas, Ontario View map »
he park is located close to the intersection of Sunset Dr. (north-south) and Fingal Rd. (east-west) on the western end of St. Thomas, near the Jumbo Monument. It is open from dawn to dusk, and the parking lot has space for about 20 cars. Please note: the address on Google Maps is 40038 Fingal Rd., St. Thomas, Ontario, even though the street address is 25 Talbot. St.
Directions from London, Ontario: Take Wellington Rd. South to St. Thomas/Port Stanley about 16 km all the way to Talbot St.. Cross Talbot St. at the light and the road turns into Sunset Dr. (County Rd. 4) and go straight a short distance to the next light underneath a railway trestle, which is Fingal Rd. At Fingal Rd. turn left (east), and go up a small hill which will be toward the Jumbo Monument. About halfway up the small hill you will find the entrance and parking lot to the park on your left.
The Lions Club Dog Park in St. Thomas, Ontario is a new 4 1/2 acre off leash dog park created in December '09. It is maintained by the City of St. Thomas and the St. Thomas Dog Owners Association (STDOA). It is fully fenced except on the creek side where the fencing will be completed in late May 2010. It utilizes the "Old Talbot Road" at the entrance of the park (see photo) and then meanders off the end of the road and trails into the park through the woods. There is a small clearing area in about the center of the park where the dogs romp and play. People can then carry on up a fairly steep climb back up to the entrance or go back the way they came. At the present time, there is not a separate area for small dogs. There are poop bag containers throughout, a first aid kit, water is usually available, small trash cans scattered about and an assortment of stumps and trees to sit on. The park is still a work in progress having been open only a few months. For myself, a group member, it doesn't give me "the stretch" I like when walking a dog, but the overall feel of the park is peaceful and delightful to visit. More information than can be related here is found on the website at http://stdoa.ca/, or you can email info@stdoa.ca.
2011-11-10 | Linda Spencer
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