Dow's Lake Station is located along the north side of Carling Avenue and on the south end of Little Italy. The street-level entrance can be reached by a multi-use pathway (MUP) to the east that connects customers to bus stops along Carling Avenue and on Preston Street. The MUP also provides easy access to Dow's Lake, Dow's Lake Pavilion, and Commissioners Park.
The train platforms are located below street-level, on level 2.