Councillor Pat Saito is coming to Toto Wanted – 10 Strong Toto Volunteers - to help set up Agility Equipment Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Time: 10:00 am – Noon
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Welcome to Leash Free Mississauga
Leash Free Mississauga is a volunteer-driven organization that works closely with Mississauga Parks & Recreation to create a safe, happy environment for our furry friends.
Warning to all Leash-Free Mississauga Park Users:
Mississauga Animal Services have informed us that they will be doing spot checks in the parks.
Things they are looking for:
1. Outdated or no dog tags
Present fine $110 – Expected fine: later this year it’s going up to $250.
2. Walking your dog off-leash from park gates to your car.
Official fine is $350, some have already been ticketed for $110
We have been been warned — we have no excuses.
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Leash-Free Mississauga Monthly Meeting – 2, May 2012 – 7:00 – 9:00 pm Mississauga Valley Community Centre, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd. Central Lions Room, 2nd. Floor. (Burnhamthorpe & Central Parkway)
Totoredaca Park Meeting Report Background: Since early January the LFM Board had received requests from members of Totoredaca Leash Free Zone, regarding park maintenance. A group of concerned Toto members attended the February 8th LFM Board meeting and expressed a need for responsible leadership at the park. They also discussed issues with the behaviour of [...]
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One section is closed for re-grading and grass seeding. The remainder of the park remains open. Full Park re-opens May 2012!
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Jack Darling will be closed for approximately 3 hours for the controlled burn on March 29th in the afternoon. The City of Mississauga’s Parks and Forestry Division has scheduled a “controlled burn” in Jack Darling Park to manage a tallgrass prairie which is a unique habitat consisting of rare grasses and wildflowers. The burn will [...]
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The Annual General Meeting was held on December 7, 2011. The Minutes of the meeting are available here (721kb PDF).
At the February 8th 2012 Leash-Free Mississauga Monthly Meeting, the Board passed the following Motion: “To direct Vice President, Jim Harper, to quickly look into the situation at Toto and recommend solutions by the next meeting” All Leash-Free Mississauga Stakeholders are invited to attend an Information Gathering Meeting at: South Common Community Centre, Arbour Green Room, 2233 [...]
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Please note that in the near future a temporary sign will be installed by the City stating the closing date for Petro Canada as the Lease will expire at the end of March. The wording of the signage will read as follows: “This temporary leash free area will close on March 31, 2012. A permanent [...]
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2715 Meadowvale Boulevard, Mississauga Open 7 days a week
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1951 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Mississauga Open 7 days a week – 7:00am to 9:00pm
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5210 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga Open 7 days a week – 7:00am to 9:00pm
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Etobicoke Valley has the distinct character of a “naturalized area” and is promoted as “a walk on the wild side”. You will see that we have a full scope of wildlife and plants ranging from the not-so-popular coyotes, poison ivy & stinging nettles to the more relished deer, fox, beavers, muskrats, birds, fish, and fruit [...]
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Indian Summer Trail, Mississauga Open 7 days a week – 7:00am to 9:00pm
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Temporary site during Lakeside construction 660 Southdown Road, Mississauga Open 7 days a week – 7:00am to 9:00pm Thank you to: Petro Canada for loaning us this space The City of Mississauga for working with Petro Canada to make it happen
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1180 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga Open 7 days a week – 7:00am to 9:00pm The Lights Are On! Come on by after dark and join the fun under the lights!
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About Us
In 1997, with the popularity of leash-free areas growing, City Hall approved the set-up of leash-free parks to be organized and maintained by volunteers who work closely with Mississauga Recreation and Parks. All costs associated with parks are covered by volunteer fundraising efforts and annual membership fees.
Please register today and support your local leash-free area. Renew your membership or become a new member for only $10.00 for one dog or $15.00 for more than one dog per year.
Membership Forms are available at the park in a holder located on the bulletin board or you can click here for a printable form to fill in and mail.
Membership brings a host of benefits to help sustain our valuable spaces and keep you informed on Leash-Free News and Events. 30% of membership revenue and 100% of the donations are retained by the individual park for park improvements. Once a Leash-Free Mississauga member you may visit any of our 7 parks.
As a community-based and volunteer run non-profit, Leash-Free Mississauga serves following purposes:
- To advocate for and on behalf of leash-free zones
- To coordinate find raising and support of leash-free activities
- To be a liaison between responsible dog owners, neighbourhood associations and the City of Mississauga
- To develop criteria for leash free zones, identify and review possible new sites, recommend new sites to the City and assist new zones to get started
- To recruit and maintain members for Leash-Free Mississauga
- To provide a forum for sharing information
- To promote responsible dog ownership in Mississauga
(per Leash-Free Mississauga Constitution, Ratified December 7, 2011)
Click here to view the full Leash-Free Mississauga Constitution (568kb PDF)
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Online Donations and Membership Payments Now Available!
Please register today and support your local leash-free area. Membership brings a host of benefits to help sustain our valuable spaces and keep you informed on Leash-Free News and Events. 30% of membership revenue and 100% of the donations are retained by the individual park for park improvements. Once a Leash-Free Mississauga member you may visit any of our 7 parks.
Renew your membership or become a new member for only $10.00 for one dog or $15.00 for more than one dog per year and donations are always welcome!!
CLICK HERE to download a Mail-in Membership form, fill it out and return it to:
Leash-Free Mississauga
PO Box 52541, 1801 Lakeshore Road W, Mississauga, ON L5J 4S6
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By Mail: PO Box 52541, 1801 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga L5J 4S6
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