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Important Update on Embrun Water Restrictions – June 11

Updated: April 30, 2026

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Municipalité de Russell Township
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Dog Park

The Township of Russell has a beautiful dog park where your dog can roam without a leash at 550 Notre-Dame Street, Russell.

The dog park is open daily all year between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted.

At the Dog Park, there is a:

  • Gazebo with picnic tables
  • Sunshades
  • Jumping circle
  • Dog water fountain (turned off during the colder months)
  • 2 km of open space

Dog Park Rules

  1. Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the off-leash area.
  2. Owners must clean up after their dogs.
  3. All dogs must be legally licensed, have up-to-date vaccination and must wear valid tags.
  4. The following are not permitted in the dog park:
    1. Dogs under 4 months of age
    2. Female dogs in heat
    3. Sick or injured dogs
    4. Aggressive dogs
  5. Do not leave the fenced-in area while your dog is in the dog park.
  6. Owners must carry a leash at all times while in the dog park.
  7. Dogs must be under verbal control at all times.
  8. Dogs showing aggression are not permitted. At the first sign of aggression, the owner must immediately leash and remove their dog from the park.
  9. Owners may not bring more than two dogs at the park at one time.
  10. Glass containers, toys and food are not permitted in the dog park.
  11. Smoking is not permitted.
  12. Pinch (prong), choke and spike collars are not allowed in the dog park.
  13. Handlers must be 15 years of age and older. Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult a all times.

Support or Donate to the Dog Park

Did you know the Dog Park is mainly funded through community donations and volunteer work?

To find out how you can support or donate to the Dog Park, contact our Public Safety and Enforcement Department or call 613-443-3066.

Disclaimers

  • Dog owners are subject to the Dog Owners Liability Act and Russell Township Municipal By-law.
  • Dogs must wear their dog tags to use the park.
  • Owners are legally responsible for their dogs’ actions.
  • Public Safety and Enforcement officers will monitor the park randomly.
  • The Township of Russell is not responsible for any loss, damage or injury that may occur from the use of this dog park.
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