Located on the north side of Riverside Drive in Ontario, Westwind Park sits right next to the Whispering Lakes Golf Course and gives you plenty of space to actually move around with your dog. The park was built in 1998, though the Westwind Community Center building came a few years earlier in 1990. That community center is a substantial 28,000-square-foot facility with a large gymnasium where locals play basketball and volleyball, so you’ll see activity happening nearby even when you’re out with your dog.

The real draw for dog owners is the open layout. There are actual green areas here—not cramped corners—where dogs can run without feeling penned in. The pathways are well-maintained, which matters when you’re walking daily and don’t want to worry about rough terrain or drainage issues. You’ll get a genuine sense of the park’s setup pretty quickly; it’s straightforward and functional rather than elaborate.

The picturesque surroundings part is real too. Being adjacent to a golf course means you’re near more landscaped grounds than you’d find in a typical urban park. During quieter times of day, it’s genuinely pleasant to walk through. The pathways give you options for longer or shorter routes depending on what your dog needs that day.

This is solidly a neighborhood park rather than a destination park—most people come because they live or work nearby. But that actually makes it better for dogs sometimes. It tends to be less crowded than the bigger regional parks, which means more room to move and fewer chaotic moments. The fact that it’s clearly dog-friendly makes it a reliable spot for Ontario residents who want somewhere familiar and comfortable for regular outings. Parking is available right there on Riverside Drive, so you’re not hunting around for a spot once you arrive.