Birch Ave Dog Park/Karma Hill

08/18/2025

I contacted the office of the Ward 3 Councillor, Nrinder Nann and learned that so far cadmium, copper, lead, zinc and mercury have been found in the soil at Karma Hill. A third party (not identified) has been hired to provide testing and analysis of the soil. A consultant has been engaged to “establish a scope of work for more thorough investigation to better understand the extent of the impacted soils, properly assess risks to all users (human, canine) and outline the steps required to reopen the space…”. The City attempted to reseed the soil with grass seed but drought conditions deterred growth. A full communication update will follow once investigation is complete. As not all grasses are equal in phytoremediation (using plants to either remove or stabilize trace elements in soil) I have asked what grass/ grasses will be used. More news as it comes.

07/17/2025

As many of you know, the park is closed while they investigate it for soil contamination. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes known.

06/11/2023

ATTENTION!!!! A park user in ANOTHER PARK has found pieces of kibble in their park (NOT Karma Hill) which they believe smells of bleach. They have been encouraged to call Animal Services, Hamilton Police and Parks. If you find any, please bag it and do the same. Please be so very careful with your pups!

03/31/2023

Dear Birch Ave Dog Park,

My name is G. Singh and I launched an app called Wag Buddy. It is app for Dogs, and has one core component is about Dog Parks. It lets people know who is present at the Dog Park in real-time. I am emailing you to kindly request you to have a look at Wag Buddy, as it may be helpful to you and your residents at the Dog Park.

Thank You kindly for your time.

G. Singh
Founder & CEO: Wag Buddy
www.wagbuddy.app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chewy.dogbuddy.rover&hl=en_CA&gl=US
https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/wag-buddy-parks-places/id6443623928?platform=iphone

Wag Buddy is one of a kind app that allows your dog to make friends, socialize and exercise. At the same time, allows you to connect with other dog parents. A healthy dog is a happy dog. Download Wag Buddy today and make your fur baby happy.

12/11/2022

Pupdate, Thor is home with his owner safe and sound thanks to the kindness of another dog park user.
Anyone recognize this dog? He was left inside the park this evening. Animal Services will be notified as will the Dream Team. He has been taken home for the evening and will be scanned for a microchip tomorrow.

10/19/2022

Useful knowledge:

As the weather cools down and wildlife of various kinds become less active (as do many pets and people!), we tend to see a decline in the number of rabies

08/31/2022

Are pit bulls inherently violent dogs? Are dogs really colorblind? Are purebred dogs healthier than mixed breeds? These common dog myths (and others) are set to be busted by Trupanion's own Dr. Steve Weinrauch, Chief Veterinary Officer, in a conversation with We Rate Dogs founder Matt Nelson on September 1 at 5:30PM Pacific. Feel free to share this free and informative event with your clients!