Merrill Park Dog Association

07/11/2024

Catching the summer breeze

07/11/2024

There have been reports of dismembered raccoons in the dog park. This is likely from the coyotes in the ravine. If you see any, please report to 311 for removal.

07/08/2024

Lately there has been hate graffiti on our picnic tables and commemorative bench. It has since been removed. If you see more, please email [email protected] with photos so I can alert the city to remove it. Hate does not belong in our park!

05/09/2024

Please fill out this survey about off-leash dog parks. Deadline is May 24. Feel free to share!

Provide feedback on dogs off-leash areas in Toronto. The survey closes on May 24, 2024. Take the survey Toronto is exploring ways to improve its 70+ dogs off-leash areas to accommodate a growing population and the many different ways Torontonians want to use our parks.

04/14/2024

https://mailchi.mp/04f203ebdb07/cleanup-reminder?e=[UNIQID]

Just a reminder that as part of Clean Toronto Together, we will be having our annual spring park clean up this Saturday, April 20 at 11am. Please bring your gloves, rakes, some yard bags, and a mug for a warm drink!

03/30/2024

https://mailchi.mp/185803c598ca/2024-park-clean-up-16527520?e=29b91b4a0d

If you have time on Saturday, April 20th (rain date April 21), we have our annual Spring Park Clean Up in conjunction with Clean Toronto Together! We hope to start around 11am. If you are able to bring some yard bags, it will be helpful. The Merrill Dog Park Association is providing some yard bags,....

11/16/2023

PARK CLOSURE

NOV. 16/23

The Parks Department left a notice at the park to let us know that the park with be closed for the day to do maintenance. Please refrain from using the park between 7am-4pm to allow for required vehicles to enter the park.

Thank you!

Lisa

-MPDA

09/27/2023

https://mailchi.mp/49727c2a6d12/join-us-for-howloween-2023?e=29b91b4a0d

Suggested donation: Rolls of p**p bags for use in the park or $10. Now accepting email money transfers at [email protected]. Please include your dog’s name in the notes. Cash always welcome.

08/11/2023

Anyone know this pup? Currently at the park without their person.

04/29/2023

With this weekend looking quite wet, the clean up will be moved to May 6th.

04/06/2023

*** RESCHEDULED***
Due to the wet weather expected this weekend, the clean up will be moved to next weekend (April 29/30). Please bring your own mug for coffee/hot chocolate!

Save the date! April 22nd is our annual park clean up as part of Clean Toronto Together. Bring the family, and help us refresh our park!

If you have time on Saturday, April 22nd, we have our annual Spring Park Clean Up in conjunction with Clean Toronto Together! We hope to start around 10:30am. If you are able to bring some yard bags, it will be helpful. The Merrill Dog Park Association is providing some yard bags, but there is a lot...

03/02/2023

If you've been inconvenienced by Metrolinx limiting your access to the park or live on the street and have an issue, you can email Robert. His email address is [email protected]. I apologize if I gave you an incorrect email address before.

In response to my complaint about the increase in vehicles on Aldergrove, Robert said "Thanks for sharing your feedback and it's good to hear from you. I've reached out to the contractor and our internal project teams. They have advised us that the increase of cars is happening for a few days in order to mobilize for upcoming work . They have said that while this happens, they will try and reduce vehicle traffic in the area as much as possible while they mobilize. "
-Lisa

12/11/2022

All are invited to our AGM! It's been on hiatus due to the pandemic, but it's time. Find out what's been going on in the park, ask any questions about it or what's going on with Metrolinx, share your ideas!

09/23/2022

09/17/2022

It's that time of year! Space is limited, and the deadline is Oct. 15. What month will your pup be in?

08/12/2022

People are finding an increase in the number of dog deposits that aren't being picked up. Some are hard to miss! Please be mindful of your dog at all times and pick up after them. It isn't fair for others to be picking up after your dog because you're distracted or think no one will notice. If you don't have a bag, please use one of the ones generously donated to and provided by the association.
Thank you for being a considerate dog owner!
Lisa
MPDA

07/03/2022

It has come to our attention that holes dug by dogs are not being filled in. If you see a dog digging please ask the owner to fill it back up. We have dirt in the blue bin near the little library for this purpose. Please help keep dogs and people safe from injury.

06/22/2022

As many of you have noticed, the hose has been damaged. Thankfully, I was able to acquire a replacement using MPDA funds. Could you please ensure the tap is turned off when you are finished. Simply closing the nozzle and leaving the water on causes undue stress on the integrity of the hose in these warm temperatures. Thank you! -Lisa

04/24/2022

We had a wonderful turn out for our annual clean up! I can’t thank those who came out enough for the amazing job done to make our park sparkle. Our volunteers brought rakes and moved wheelbarrow loads of wood chips to much needed areas, and they filled a whopping 73 yard waste bags! We are so fortunate to have such a nice dog park, and it is our community of dog owners caring about the upkeep that makes our park one of the cleanest in the city. It was Terry’s brownies that fulled all of us!

Just a reminder that our suggested $10/household annual due can be e-transferred to [email protected]. This money goes towards buying yard waste bags, p**p bags, replacing the water hose, Howloween, and upkeep of the little library.

I hope you’re putting your feet up and enjoying the afternoon!

-Lisa and Crystal

04/22/2022

RAIN!! Due to the forecast on Saturday, we are delaying the park clean up until Sunday at the same time. See you then!

04/06/2022

As part of Clean Toronto Together, please join us for the park clean up. The city of Toronto will not be providing yard bags as in previous years, so please consider bringing a few with you. The Merrill Dog Park Association will be providing some to start us off.

03/28/2022

If you lost your wallet in the park, please message Lisa Drew with your name.

02/21/2022

Hope you are all enjoying your family day weekend!

02/03/2022

FYI Metrolinx will be starting to use our dog park starting tomorrow. If you enter from the Aldergrove entrance, please be careful navigating around the park. The tree trimming will also begin tomorrow, so keep your eyes open for some long lost toys that flew over the fence! I've spoken with Metrolinx, and they said that it should be something they can do.

01/28/2022

Page two of the construction notice.

01/28/2022

Construction notice has been delivered. Please note that the lower part of the ravine will TEMPORARILY be closed for the safety of everyone.

12/22/2021

Something I am trying to launch is a fund for supplying the park with p**p bags. The association was gifted a donation of p**p bags, but they will be running out. I am asking those who enjoy having extra bags at the park to kindly email me at [email protected] or PM me if you would like to participate with either a donation of bags or a financial donation. I've posted a QR code at the park as well.
Thank you,
Lisa Drew
MPDA

11/09/2021

Here is the information from the meeting we had at the park this evening. If you have questions, please let me know.
https://mailchi.mp/7a69e49da5f4/notes-from-the-nov-8-meeting-with-metrolinx

I would like to thank everyone who attended the meeting with Metrolinx this evening, including Adrian and David from Metrolinx and Councillor Brad Bradford. It was a great turnout! Metrolinx wants to ensure the safety of the dog park users.

10/28/2021

For those not on the group mailing list.
https://mailchi.mp/d3fd6a57415b/metrolinx-qa-in-the-dog-park

With a construction access point being constructed within the Merrill Bridge Dog Park next year, Metrolinx wants to speak to residents who use the dog park. This meeting will focus on the impacts to the dog park users, outline our mitigation plan to keep your pets safe during construction, answer qu...

10/24/2021

Please keep your eyes open when you go to the park. There was a coyote in the park this afternoon. More wildlife will be seen as they prepare for winter, get relocated when Metrolinx starts their work, and if the coyotes get mange. Please stay safe and check the park before unleashing.