The only areas where dogs are allowed off the leash outside the home are places where municipal regulations allow it. In Rīga, there are currently seven areas where dogs can be walked without a leash.

The city council has already received requests from residents to expand the network of dog parks in the city. This is happening gradually, according to the local government. More than a year and a half ago, a park was created in Lucavsala, and this year another one was completed in No...