Respecting Town Bylaws – and Each Other

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Respecting Town Bylaws — and Each Other
As our community continues to grow, it’s important that we all do our part to maintain a safe, respectful, and enjoyable neighbourhood. While Town bylaws provide rules, good neighbour behaviour is equally important.

We continue to receive concerns about off-leash dogs on pathways and cats roaming off private property. Under Town Bylaw 04-2016, pet owners must ensure their animals are not running at large. Dogs may only be off-leash in approved off-leash areas.

Beyond bylaw requirements, there are many reasons to keep pets under control. Some residents—children included—may be fearful of unfamiliar animals, have allergies, or feel uncomfortable when approached. Additionally, keeping pets close protects them as well; coyotes and other wildlife have recently been spotted in the community, and roaming pets can be vulnerable to natural predators.

Please be considerate of your neighbours and ensure your pets remain on your property or under proper control.

Public Off-Leash Parks

  • Riverfront Park: An area under the Highway 22 bridge, accessible from the boat launch parking lot off Griffin Road. It includes both fenced and unfenced sections.
  • West side of Highway 22: A large green space between Quigley Drive and West Rock Road.
  • West side of Highway 22, South of West Rock Road: A designated area specifically for small dogs and puppies.
  • Heritage Vista: A small, fenced-in dog park for public use.
  • Jim Uffelmann Memorial Park: A multi-use park with an off-leash area, located between the south end of River Avenue and the Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge.

The Cochrane Humane Society also operates two off-leash bookable parks.

Speeding

The speed limit on Gleneagles Drive is 50 km/h. Within Gleneagles East, Gleneagles West, and condominium areas, the limit drops to 30 km/h to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and wildlife.
We ask all residents and visitors to drive with care and respect the posted limits. Peace Officers have been monitoring speeds more frequently, and we hope this continued presence encourages safer driving habits for everyone’s benefit.