Bruman Dog Park gets major facelift and other additions

The City of North Bay is finished with its upgrades to the popular dog park located at the end of premier road

Article content The City of North Bay has announced, via its web page, about improvements to the Bruman Dog Park being completed. The City of North Bay took over operation and maintenance of the Bruman Community Dog Park in November 2025, following 10 successful years of operation by the North Bay and District Humane Society through a lease agreement with the City. Originally, the city announced about two months ago the improvements were coming.

Recommended Videos “We’re pleased to see these improvements complete and welcome residents back to enjoy the park,” says Mark Thomas, the City’s Manager of Parks. “The Bruman Community Dog Park has been a great community space for many years, and these upgrades will help make it even better for dogs, their owners and visitors.” The improvements are part of the City’s ongoing efforts to provide more off-leash opportunities throughout North Bay.

Earlier this year, the City launched a pilot project using four outdoor rink locations as temporary off-leash dog areas during the spring, summer and fall. There were some definite issues with park upkeep in the past. Last fall, many dog owners told the Nugget they weren’t using the park due to its unkempt conditions.

With improvements complete at the dog park, the city says more upgrades are on the way. The pilot locations include Sage Park, Kinette Playground, Greenhill Park and Police Playground. The enclosed spaces use existing rink boards and gates to provide safe areas for dogs and owners, with signage and waste bag stations available at each location.

The pilot project was created in response to resident feedback requesting more accessible off-leash spaces in different areas of the city. The city will use feedback and usage information from the pilot to help evaluate future opportunities for neighbourhood dog parks.