Chief Whitecap Park

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A open area operated by the Meewasin Valley Authority. A popular off-leash site for people with dogs. It is unique in that it is owned by the City of Saskatoon, but outside the city limits. It is not officially a park, and therefore not subject to park bylaws.

A proposal to officially designate the area as a park was proposed in 2009. The city could then enforce park usage bylaws and secure operating funds. Dog owners have criticized the plan, as it cuts back the off-leash areas.
www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Community%20Services/Leisu...
www.thestarphoenix.com/news/Rough+reception+Chief+White...

Prior to 1961, the area was a military rifle range operated by the Department of National Defence. It was sold to the city on the condition that it be made into a public park. The name of Chief Whitecap Park was bestowed in 1979.
www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Community%20Services/Leisu...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meewasin_Valley_Authority
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Coordinates:   52°4'3"N   106°43'26"W

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  • This park has grasslands, forested and beach areas along the South Saskatchewan River for walking diversity.
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