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Know before
you go.
Real-time dog counts at Halifax's off-leash parks. Community-powered check-ins so you always know what the vibe is at the park.
✓ Free to download. Free to use. Always.
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Pre-Launch Traction
Built for Halifax. Ready for Canada.
Dog Park Now has already earned front-page press, radio mentions, and thousands of organic map views — before the app even launched.
Early access signups — zero ad spend
Organic map views before app launch
Off-leash parks mapped across HRM
Dog-owning households in HRM
Simple by Design
Three steps to a
better park visit
Dog Park Now™ solves a problem every dog owner faces every day. No guesswork. No wasted trips. No surprises. Just real-time community data so you always know what the vibe is at the park.
Check the Vibe
Open Dog Park Now and instantly see a live map of all Halifax off-leash parks. Each park shows a real-time crowd level — Quiet, Moderate, or Busy — updated by fellow dog owners.
Know Before You Go
See exactly how many dogs are at each park right now. Too crowded for your reactive pup? Looking for a playdate? Pick the perfect park before you even grab the leash.
Check In & Pay It Forward
Arrive at the park and check in to report the current vibe. Your 5-second update helps every dog owner in Halifax — and keeps the community data fresh and reliable.
App Features
Everything your dog deserves
Built in phases so the core experience is perfect at launch, with powerful features rolling out as the community grows.
Live Park Map
Interactive Google Maps view of all 14+ Halifax off-leash parks with real-time dog count markers.
LaunchCommunity Check-Ins
Dog owners check in when they arrive and check out when they leave. Auto 2-hour timeout keeps data accurate.
LaunchPrivacy First
No personal data beyond an email. No advertising in the core experience. Privacy is a feature, not a footnote.
LaunchPush Notifications
"7 dogs just checked in at Shubie!" Get notified when your favourite park gets busy.
Coming SoonDog Profile Cards
See which specific dogs are at a park — breed, size, and temperament — so you know if it's right for your pup.
Coming SoonPark Ratings & Reviews
Community-sourced park condition reports: Muddy · Icy · Perfect · Busy. Know what you're walking into.
PlannedMunicipal Dashboard
Real-time and historical park usage data for Halifax Regional Municipality. Smarter maintenance, better investment.
Coming SoonWeather Integration
Live weather at each park location so you can plan the perfect outing for you and your dog.
PlannedYour dog's park profile
Add your dogs, track their park visits, and let other dog owners know who's at the park before they arrive. See breed, size, and temperament — so you know if the vibe is right for your pup.
Dog profile cards with breed, size & temperament
Monthly check-in stats & parks visited
Premium: visit history, weather forecasts & more
Halifax, NS — expanding to all of Canada
Every Walk Earns Rewards
Check in at parks, earn Paw Points, collect badges, and climb the leaderboard. The more you explore, the more you earn — and it's completely free.
Check In
Arrive at any off-leash park and check in. Earn points every visit.
+10 pts per check-inBuild Streaks
Visit parks on consecutive days to multiply your points.
Up to 3× streak bonusEarn Badges
Unlock 40+ badges across check-ins, exploration, streaks, and community.
Bonus points per badge40+ Badges to Collect
Dog Tag Tiers — Earn Your Status
Park Explorer Challenge
Visit all off-leash parks across HRM and earn the exclusive Park Master badge — the rarest badge in Dog Park Now. Only the most dedicated explorers will ever earn it.
The App
See It Before You Download It
Every screen you see here is the real app — built for Halifax dog owners, by a Halifax dog owner.
Live Map
See all 50 Halifax off-leash parks at a glance. Green = calm, orange = busy.
Park Details
Dogs here right now, busyness level, weather, and hours — before you leave home.
Check In
Select your park, pick your dog's size, tap Check In. Done in 5 seconds.
Lost Dog Alerts
Real-time alerts when a dog goes missing near your favourite parks.
My Dogs
Your dog profiles, monthly stats, and Premium features all in one place.
Because every second
counts.
When a dog goes missing near a Halifax park, Dog Park Now sends an instant alert to every user in the area. Real-time, community-powered, and free — because no one should have to search alone.
Instant Community Alerts
The moment a dog goes missing near a park, every Dog Park Now user in the area gets notified — not just your Facebook friends.
Last Seen Location
Every alert includes the park where the dog was last seen, making it easy for nearby users to help search.
Direct Contact Info
One tap connects a finder directly to the owner — no middleman, no delay.
"I Found This Dog!" Button
When a dog is found, the alert is resolved instantly and the community is notified. No more outdated posts.
Lost Dog Alerts are free for all users — always.
Explore Halifax & Beyond
Every off-leash spot in HRM & beyond
11 year-round off-leash parks · 6 summer fields · 28 winter ball fields · 5 outside HRM. Tap any marker for details.
Tap any marker on the map to see park details
Map Legend
Data sourced from Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and community requests. Ball fields are open for off-leash use November 1 – May 1 only. Always check posted signs at each location.
Halifax Dog Parks
The parks your dog already loves
Real photos from real parks — taken by Wayne on his visits across HRM. Dog Park Now helps you know the vibe before you arrive.
Have a great photo from a Halifax dog park? Share it with us!
🐾 Share in Our Facebook GroupOur Story
Built by a dog owner,
for dog owners.
Dog Park Now was inspired by Peanut — a Jack Russell Terrier who deserves to know what she's walking into. Founder Wayne Brown left a 15-year insurance career to build the product he wished existed.
The problem is universal: every day, thousands of dog owners face the same uncertainty. Is the park too crowded? Too empty? Are there dogs that won't get along with mine? Dog Park Now solves it with community-powered real-time data.
Meet Peanut — the Chief Inspiration Officer behind Dog Park Now 🐾
Smarter, Safer Visits
Know if the park is right for your dog's size and temperament before you arrive.
Community-Powered Data
Every check-in makes the data better for every dog owner in Halifax.
Municipal Partnership
Working with HRM to be the first municipality in Canada with real-time park data.
Growing Across Canada
Starting in Halifax, expanding to Atlantic Canada and beyond.
In The News
Halifax is already talking
Before the app is even in the App Store, Dog Park Now has earned front-page press, radio mentions, and accelerator acceptance.
The Masthead News
By Sharon Jessup Joyce · March 2026
"Dog owners deserve to know what's waiting at the park before they even leave home — and Dog Park Now is building exactly that."
Peanut made the cover. The story ran on the front page. A one-person startup from Bedford, building something Halifax dog owners actually need.
Read the full story →March 2026
FX 101.9
Morning show mention reaching thousands of Halifax listeners. People who hadn't spoken to Wayne in years messaged to say they heard about it on the radio.
Propel Atlantic
Accepted into Propel's Vision Program — Atlantic Canada's leading startup accelerator. Cohort begins May 2026.
HRM Parks & Recreation
In active talks with Halifax Regional Municipality toward a community partnership. All 50+ off-leash parks already live on the map.
Expansion Roadmap
Halifax first. Atlantic Canada next. Then Canada.
We're proving the model in HRM before expanding to every major city in Canada.
Investors · Press · Partners
The story behind the app
Dog Park Now is a pre-revenue, post-traction startup accepted into Propel Atlantic's Vision Program. We're building the real-time dog park intelligence layer for every city in Canada.
Pitch Deck
6-page investor deck covering traction, market size, business model, and expansion roadmap.
Request Deck →Press Kit
Brand assets, founder bio, product screenshots, and the Masthead News front-page feature.
Request Press Kit →Partnership Brief
One-pager for municipal parks departments, vet clinics, and pet businesses on co-branding and data-sharing opportunities.
Request Brief →Founder contact
Wayne Arsenault, Founder & CEO · Bedford, Nova Scotia
Ambassador Program
Be the face of Dog Park Now
in your community
We're recruiting 12 founding ambassadors across 6 HRM districts — 2 per area. Ambassadors are the engine of community-powered growth. Just 30 minutes a week: 3 check-ins, 1 social post, 1 share.
Ambassador Perks
HRM Coverage Areas
12 ambassadors · 6 districts · 14+ off-leash parks
Get Found by
Halifax Dog Owners
Dog Park Now is building Halifax's most trusted directory for dog-related businesses. Get your business pinned on our interactive map and in front of thousands of local dog owners.
Dog Walkers
Professional dog walkers serving Halifax's off-leash parks and neighbourhoods.
Now Accepting ApplicationsGroomers
Mobile and studio groomers keeping Halifax pups looking their best.
Now Accepting ApplicationsVeterinarians
Trusted vets and emergency animal clinics across the HRM.
Now Accepting ApplicationsObedience Training
Certified trainers offering group classes and private sessions for all breeds.
Now Accepting ApplicationsSimple, Honest Pricing
Start free for 2 months. Lock in your founder rate — lower than what future businesses will pay. Cancel anytime.
Listed
$49.99/mo after first 100 businesses
Pin on the interactive map
Business name, address & contact info
Business category badge
Dog Park Now Verified badge
2 months free to start
Regional
$59.99/mo after first 100 businesses
Everything in Listed
Featured placement in your region on the map
Full business profile with photos
Monthly analytics dashboard
Priority placement in your area
Founder rate locked in forever
⚡ Founder rates are locked in for the life of your subscription. After the first 100 businesses, rates move to $49.99 and $59.99/mo.
Ready to Get Your
Business on the Map?
Fill out the form and Wayne will personally reach out within 24 hours to get your business listed. No commitment required.
Fast Setup
Your listing goes live within 48 hours of signing up
Targeted Reach
Reach Halifax dog owners right when they're at the park
Grow Your Business
Monthly analytics show exactly how many people saw your listing
Personal Service
Direct access to Wayne — not a support ticket system
More Than a Park App —
A Community Platform
Dog Park Now is building features that bring Halifax's dog community together — from emergency alerts to finding your next best friend.
Lost Dog Alert System
When a dog goes missing near an off-leash park, every Dog Park Now user in the area receives an instant push notification with the dog's photo, name, and last known location. The whole community becomes a search party in seconds.
Owner reports missing dog with photo & description
Instant push notification sent to all users within 5km
Community members report sightings in real time
Dog is reunited with their family
🐕 Every minute matters when a dog is lost. Dog Park Now turns the entire Halifax dog community into a real-time search network.
Rescue & Adoption Hub
Halifax rescue organizations can list adoptable dogs for free on Dog Park Now. Profiles appear on the map and in the app, reaching thousands of active dog owners. This feature is made possible by sponsorship from local pet businesses.
Free for all rescue groups
Pin on the park map
Full dog profiles & photos
App notifications for new dogs
Direct contact with rescues
Sponsor badge on listings
🏪 Become a Rescue Hub Sponsor
Pet food brands, pet stores, and veterinary clinics can sponsor this feature — your logo and brand appear on every rescue listing, putting you in front of Halifax's most passionate dog owners.
Win a Lifetime Membership
to Dog Park Now
25 lucky dog owners will never pay a subscription fee — ever. Enter before April 30, 2026 for your chance to be a founding member of the pack.
Draw closes in
The Prize: Lifetime Membership
25 winners will receive free lifetime access to Dog Park Now — all features, all parks, forever. No subscription, no fees. Ever.
How to Enter — It's Easy!
Sign Up for Early Access
Enter your email to get early access and register your contest entry.
Join Our Facebook Group
Join the Dog Park Now community on Facebook to complete your entry.
Join the Group →Bonus: Share on Facebook
Share this page on Facebook and tag @DogParkNow for an extra entry in the draw!
Share on Facebook →Bonus: Share on TikTok
Share on TikTok and tag @DogParkNow for another extra entry. More shares = more chances!
Share on TikTok →You're Entered!
25 winners will be randomly drawn on April 30, 2026. Good luck!
Help spread the word
Tell your dog-owning friends!
Every share helps more Halifax dog owners find the app — and earns you a bonus entry in the draw.
Sharing earns you a bonus contest entry — tag @DogParkNow to be counted
Contest Rules: Open to residents of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), Nova Scotia, Canada. No purchase necessary. To enter: (1) complete the early access sign-up form and (2) join the Dog Park Now Facebook Group. Bonus entries available by sharing this page on Facebook or TikTok and tagging @DogParkNow. 25 winners will be selected by random draw on April 30, 2026. Winners will be contacted via the email provided at sign-up. Lifetime membership is for the Dog Park Now app and is non-transferable. Personal information collected is used solely for contest administration and is protected under PIPEDA. Dog Park Now Inc.™ reserves the right to modify or cancel the contest at any time. Full Contest Rules · Terms & Conditions · Privacy Policy
Got Questions?
Frequently asked questions
Launching Summer 2026
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