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Recreation and Culture
SPRING/SUMMER 2016 CHILLIWACK LEISURE GUIDE
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Parks & Trails
Waterfowl in Parks
Please do not feed the ducks and geese.
While it is enjoyable to feed the waterfowl,
it is also detrimental to them and to our
environment.
Feeding waterfowl:
• Disturbs natural migration patterns,
leading to extremely large concentrations
of birds, Overcrowding can lead to disease
and fighting amongst the population.
• Destroys the birds’ ability to forage and
find food for themselves.
• Deprives the birds of essential nutrients
and can cause serious digestive problems.
• It reduces usable areas for people due to
the large amounts of feces and potentially
aggressive waterfowl.
• It causes costly efforts to keep our
parklands usable and clean and to
manage the ever-increasing numbers of
waterfowl.
Feeding waterfowl is also illegal and can
result in a fine of up to $2000 (Bylaw
2974). Please help us to manage these
large waterfowl populations by allowing
the birds to feed themselves. Remember,
real geese do not eat bread.
Dog Off-Leash Parks
ADog-Off Leash Parks are an ideal
place where owners can take their dogs
to run freely without a leash. However
off-leash does not mean “out of control”.
Pet Owners must ensure that their
pets are controlled and not violent or
aggressive. Pet owners must be onsite
for the duration and must have a leash
immediately available.
In order to ensure the safety of you
and your pet, when visiting the Dog
Park:
• Please avoid bringing toys and food to
the off-leash area when other dogs are
present;
• Please pick up after your dog and fill
in any holes your dog digs to ensure a
clean and safe play area;
• A valid license and current vaccination
for your dog is required
Current Dog Off Leashes Are Located at: