08/22/2026
🐾 Exciting News: Prospect Park Leash-Free Final Design is Live!
The final plan for the Prospect Park Leash-Free Area upgrades has been posted on Let's Talk Halton Hills!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the surveys and planning sessions. Based on community feedback, the Town's plan balances a wide-open running lawn with a longer looping pathway, while introducing a new separate small-dog area, improved drainage, and a water filling station.
What You Need to Know:
🗳️ Final Chance to Comment: Before construction drawings are completely finalized, there is one last opportunity to review the layout and share your thoughts, questions, or concerns on the project page.
🚧 Temporary Closure: Construction is scheduled to begin this fall right after the Acton Fall Fair. While Prospect park will remain open, the leash-free dog area will be closed during this period to keep the construction timeline as short as possible. 🐕
Alternative Parks: While Acton's leash-free dog park is getting its makeover, you can take your pups to the Town's other leash-free facilities at Trafalgar Sports Park and Cedarvale Park.
Head over to letstalkhaltonhills.ca/leashfree to view the full final design PDF and drop your comments!
Overview Prospect Park is a well‑loved community destination in Acton, Ontario, offering a wide range of amenities including a playground, boat launch, running track, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and a designated leash-free dog area. As the Town looks to update and