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Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas in Minnesota

146 of the 862 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Minnesota are fenced dog parks or designated off-leash areas. Full listings for every city are on the Minnesota page.

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Off-leash options range from fully fenced neighborhood runs with double-gated entries to open multi-use city parks with designated off-leash boundaries. Some locations feature separate enclosures for small or shy dogs, agility equipment, and surfaced ground like turf or wood chips, while others are natural dirt trails near water. Knowing the enclosure style, shade availability, and ground surface helps you pick a spot suited to your dog's size and recall reliability.

Minneapolis 12

  1. Unleashed Hounds and Hops

    200 East Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405

    Tue-Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat 1pm-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm

    Small-dog areaIndoor
    Call Website All Minneapolis

  2. Fun City Dogs

    2200 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404

    Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm

    Indoor
    Call Website All Minneapolis

  3. Lyndale Farmstead Dog Park

    3845 Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409

    Water access
    Call Website All Minneapolis

  4. Columbia Dog Park

    St Anthony Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55418

    Website All Minneapolis

  5. Dog Park - MSP Airport

    6040 S 28th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55450-2701

    Website All Minneapolis

  6. Loring Park Dog Park

    Minneapolis, MN 55403

    Website All Minneapolis

  7. Carlson Dog Park At Cedar Knoll Park

    2541 Nevada Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55426

    Website All Minneapolis

  8. Lake of the Isles Off - Leash Recreation Area

    2845 E Lake of the Isles Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55408

    Call All Minneapolis

  9. Victory Prairie Off-Leash Recreation Area

    4701 N Russell Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412

    Call All Minneapolis

  10. 401 Riverwest Dog Park

    401 S 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401-2518

    All Minneapolis

  11. SiSi Dog

    4325 Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55422

    All Minneapolis

  12. North Loop Dog Park

    790 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1117

    All Minneapolis

St Paul 8

  1. Saint Bark

    1145 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55108

    4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Indoor
    Call Website All St Paul

  2. Minnehaha Dog Park

    St Paul, MN

    Water access
    Website All St Paul

  3. Meeker Island Dog Park

    471 N Mississippi River Blvd, St Paul, MN 55104

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm

    Website All St Paul

  4. Lowertown Dog Park

    386 Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101

    Call Website All St Paul

  5. High Bridge Dog Park

    59 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55102

    Call Website All St Paul

  6. Minnehaha Falls Dog Park

    5399 Minnehaha Ave, St Paul, MN 55417

    Call All St Paul

  7. Off Leash Dog Park

    200 Wilkin St, St Paul, MN 55102

    All St Paul

  8. Dog Park

    St Paul, MN 55127

    All St Paul

Duluth 4

  1. Keene Creek Dog Park

    Bristol St & 63rd Ave W, Duluth, MN 55807

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm

    Call Website All Duluth

  2. Jean Duluth Dog Park

    3567 Riley Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

    Call Website All Duluth

  3. Observation Dog Park

    914 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55806

    Call Website All Duluth

  4. Arrowhead Dog Training Academy

    5154 N Tischer Rd, Duluth, MN 55804

    Call Website All Duluth

Rochester 4

  1. Rochester Dog Park NW

    Rochester, MN

    Website All Rochester

  2. Jean and Carl Frank Canine Park

    1839 Pinewood Rd SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    Call All Rochester

  3. River Road Dog Park

    6253 W River Rd NW, Rochester, MN 55901-8885

    Call All Rochester

  4. Paws of JCF dog park

    1839 Pinewood Rd SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    All Rochester

Eden Prairie 3

  1. Kingdale Kennels

    6574 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

    Sat-Sun 8am-12:30pm

    Indoor
    Call Website All Eden Prairie

  2. Flying Cloud Dog Park

    7171 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

    Call Website All Eden Prairie

  3. Staring Lake Park Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area

    13800 Pioneer Trl, Eden Prairie, MN 55347

    Call All Eden Prairie

Fridley 3

  1. Locke County Dog Park

    450 71st Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432-2920

    Call Website All Fridley

  2. Rice Creek Sniffspot

    301 Rice Creek Ter NE, Fridley, MN 55432-4437

    Website All Fridley

  3. Fridley Dog Park

    Mississippi River Regional Trail, Fridley, MN 55432

    Website All Fridley

Golden Valley 3

  1. Walk for Animals

    845 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN 55422

    Call Website All Golden Valley

  2. Dogtopia of Golden Valley

    9010 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN 55427

    Call All Golden Valley

  3. Dog City Dog Park Ltd

    850 Mendelssohn Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427-4361

    All Golden Valley

Mendota Heights 3

  1. The Dog Tank

    2415 Pilot Knob Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55120-1119

    Mon-Thu 9am-9pm, Fri-Sun 9am-6pm

    Water accessIndoor
    Call Website All Mendota Heights

  2. City Of Mendota Heights Off-leash Dog Area

    Acacia Blvd, Mendota Heights, MN 55120

    Call All Mendota Heights

  3. Acacia Dog park

    Mendota Heights, MN 55120

    All Mendota Heights

Plymouth 3

  1. Brew Park Plymouth

    2605 Fernbrook Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55447

    Indoor
    Call Website All Plymouth

  2. Plymouth Dog Park

    17005 Chankahda Trl, Plymouth, MN 55446

    Call All Plymouth

  3. 4 Paws Dog Park

    36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55441

    All Plymouth

Prior Lake 3

  1. Spring Lake Dog Park

    15851 Howard Lake Rd, Prior Lake, MN 55379-9504

    FencedSmall-dog areaWater access
    Call Website All Prior Lake

  2. Cleary Lake Dog Park

    6246 190th St E, Prior Lake, MN 55372

    Mon.–Fri. 8 AM–4:30 PM

    Call Website All Prior Lake

  3. Boudins Park

    Boudins Park, 14241 Rutgers St NE, Prior Lake, MN 55372

    All Prior Lake

St Cloud 3

  1. Canine Agility Of Central MN

    2305 Minnesota Blvd, St Cloud, MN 56304

    Agility equipment
    Call Website All St Cloud

  2. Jaycees Park

    1111 37th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303

    Small-dog areaWater access
    Website All St Cloud

  3. Friends of Whitney Dog Park

    1529 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303-1250

    Call All St Cloud

Woodbury 3

  1. Andy's Bark Park

    11664 Dale Rd, Woodbury, MN 55129

    Call Website All Woodbury

  2. Woodbury Dog Park

    11664 Dale Rd, Woodbury, MN 55129

    Website All Woodbury

  3. Dale Road Dog Park

    Woodbury, MN 55129

    All Woodbury

Alexandria 2

  1. Alexandria Dog Park

    Alexandria, MN

    Website All Alexandria

  2. Pooch Playland

    Alexandria, MN 56308

    All Alexandria

Brooklyn Park 2

  1. Brookdale Park and Dog Park

    7650 June Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443-3446

    Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm

    Water access
    Call Website All Brooklyn Park

  2. Brooklyn Park Environmental Nature Park

    Brooklyn Park, MN 55444

    All Brooklyn Park

Burnsville 2

  1. Alimagnet Dog Park

    1200 Alimagnet Pkwy, Burnsville, MN 55337-4796

    Call All Burnsville

  2. BlackDog Park

    10945 Territorial Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337-1156

    Call All Burnsville

Cambridge 2

  1. Cambridge Dog Park

    1700 E Rum River Dr S, Cambridge, MN 55008

    All Cambridge

  2. Cambridge City Dog Park

    123 2nd Ave NE, Cambridge, MN 55008

    All Cambridge

Edina 2

  1. Edina Dog Park

    4935 Lincoln Dr, Edina, MN 55436-1072

    Call All Edina

  2. Van Valkenberg Dog Park

    Lincoln Drive, Edina, MN 55439

    All Edina

Elk River 2

  1. Orono Dog Park

    18599 Gary St NW, Elk River, MN 55330

    Call Website All Elk River

  2. Otsego Dog Park

    8789 Nashua Ave NE, Elk River, MN 55330

    All Elk River

Eveleth 2

  1. Eveleth Dog Park

    701-1099 Fayal Ave, Eveleth, MN 55734

    All Eveleth

  2. Dog Park in Eveleth

    714 Fayal Rd, Eveleth, MN 55734-1605

    All Eveleth

Moorhead 2

  1. Centennial Dog Park

    2600 15th Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560

    Call Website All Moorhead

  2. Moorhead Dog Park

    N 15th Ave, Moorhead, MN 56560

    Website All Moorhead

New Hope 2

  1. Liberty Park

    New Hope, MN 55428

    Call All New Hope

  2. Lions Park with Dog Park

    Lions Park, New Hope, MN 55427

    All New Hope

New Ulm 2

  1. Dog Park

    601 S German St, New Ulm, MN 56073

    Call All New Ulm

  2. South German Park

    501 S German St, New Ulm, MN 56073

    All New Ulm

North Mankato 2

  1. North Mankato Dog Park

    North Mankato, MN

    Website All North Mankato

  2. Lady Bug Lake

    North Mankato, MN 56003

    All North Mankato

Northfield 2

  1. Northfield Dog Park

    Northfield, MN 55057

    All Northfield

  2. Hidden Valley Dog Park

    Northfield, MN 55057

    All Northfield

Savage 2

  1. Three Rivers - Murphy Hanrehan Off-Leash Dog Park

    15501 Murphy Lake Blvd, Savage, MN 55372

    Call Website All Savage

  2. Savage Dog Park

    12425 Xenwood Ave, Savage, MN 55378

    Website All Savage

Albert Lea 1

  1. Brookside Dog Park

    W Richway Dr, Albert Lea, MN 56007

    FencedAgility equipment
    Call Website All Albert Lea

Albertville 1

  1. Winter Park

    6389 64th Ln NE, Albertville, MN 55301

    All Albertville

Austin 1

  1. Austin Dog Park

    1900 2nd Ave SE, Austin, MN 55912

    All Austin

Belle Plaine 1

  1. Belle Plaine Dog Park

    Belle Plaine, MN 56011

    All Belle Plaine

Bemidji 1

  1. Nymore Park

    Grant Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601

    Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

    Call Website All Bemidji

Blaine 1

  1. Swanson Dog Park

    9150 Central Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434

    Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

    Call Website All Blaine

Bloomington 1

  1. Bloomington Off-leash Dog Park

    6202 W 111th St, Bloomington, MN 55438

    Call All Bloomington

Braham 1

  1. Rainbow Kennels

    1146 Olympic St, Braham, MN 55006

    Call Website All Braham

Brainerd 1

  1. Buster Park - A Playground for Dogs

    1101 E River Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401

    Call All Brainerd

Buffalo 1

  1. Gary Mattson Dog Park

    633 County Rd 35 W, Buffalo, MN 55313

    All Buffalo

Cannon Falls 1

  1. Cannon Falls Dog Park

    Cannon Falls, MN 55009

    Call All Cannon Falls

Champlin 1

  1. Elm Creek Park Reserve - Dog Off-leash Area

    11750 Zachary Ln N, Champlin, MN 55316

    Fenced
    Call Website All Champlin

Chanhassen 1

  1. Off Leash Dog Area (Carver County Parks)

    6900 Hazeltine Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317

    Call All Chanhassen

Chaska 1

  1. Chaska Dog Park

    Chaska, MN 55318

    All Chaska

Chisago City 1

  1. Chisago City Dog Park

    11066 North Ave, Chisago City, MN 55013

    Website All Chisago City

Cold Spring 1

  1. Lookout Park

    Cold Spring, MN 56320

    All Cold Spring

Coon Rapids 1

  1. Bunker Hills Dog Park

    1620 133rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

    Call All Coon Rapids

Cottage Grove 1

  1. WAG Farms Dog Park

    9475 Glendenning Rd, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

    Fenced
    Call Website All Cottage Grove

Crookston 1

  1. Dog Park

    Castle Park, Castle St, Crookston, MN 56716

    Call All Crookston

Crosslake 1

  1. Crosslake Dog Park

    13950 Daggett Pine Rd, Crosslake, MN 56442

    All Crosslake

Crystal 1

  1. Bassett Creek Dog Park

    6029 32nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422

    Call All Crystal

Dundas 1

  1. Dundas Dog Park

    1st Street North & Everett St, Dundas, MN 55019

    All Dundas

Eagan 1

  1. Eagan Off Leash Dog Area

    3204 Borchert Ln, Eagan, MN 55121

    All Eagan

Excelsior 1

  1. Lake Minnewashta Off Leash Dog Park

    County Road, Excelsior, MN 55331

    All Excelsior

Fairmont 1

  1. Fairmont Dog Park

    1450 S Prairie Ave, Fairmont, MN 56031

    Call All Fairmont

Faribault 1

  1. White Sands Dog Park

    900 Lyndale Ave N, Faribault, MN 55021

    All Faribault

Fergus Falls 1

  1. Higgins Dog Park

    715 E Channing Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

    All Fergus Falls

Glencoe 1

  1. West Country Kennels

    11719 Major Ave, Glencoe, MN 55336

    Mon-Sat 8am-12pm, Sun 2pm-4pm

    Call Website All Glencoe

Hackensack 1

  1. Hackensack Dog Park

    401 Lake Ave E, Hackensack, MN 56452

    Call All Hackensack

Hastings 1

  1. Rivertown Dog Park

    10th St E, Hastings, MN 55033

    Call All Hastings

Hutchinson 1

  1. City of Hutchinson Dog Park

    427 1st Ave SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350

    All Hutchinson

Isanti 1

  1. Isanti Dog Park

    Isanti, MN 55040

    All Isanti

Jordan 1

  1. Sand Creek Dog Park

    103 Sawmill Rd, Jordan, MN 55352

    All Jordan

Lakeville 1

  1. Ritter Farm Dog Park

    Ritter Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044

    Website All Lakeville

Lauderdale 1

  1. Lauderdale Dog Park

    1885 Fulham St, Lauderdale, MN 55113

    Call Website All Lauderdale

Le Sueur 1

  1. Le Sueur Dog Park

    Cedar Trail Dr, Le Sueur, MN 56058

    All Le Sueur

Lewiston 1

  1. Lewiston Dog Park

    20 Fremont St S, Lewiston, MN 55952-1474

    Call All Lewiston

Long Lake 1

  1. Susan E. Lurton Park

    3580 Wayzata Blvd, Long Lake, MN 55356

    All Long Lake

Lonsdale 1

  1. Lonsdale Dog Park

    829 Industrial Park Dr SE, Lonsdale, MN 55046

    All Lonsdale

Mankato 1

  1. Kiwanis Dog Park Mankato, MN

    Mankato, MN

    Website All Mankato

Mantorville 1

  1. K-M Dog Park

    412 10th St E W, Mantorville, MN 55955

    All Mantorville

Maplewood 1

  1. Battle Creek Dog Park

    2350 Upper Afton Rd, Maplewood, MN 55119

    Call All Maplewood

Monticello 1

  1. Monticello Dog Park

    6138-6500 Old State Hwy 152, Monticello, MN 55362

    All Monticello

Moose Lake 1

  1. Moose Lake Coop

    580 Arrowhead Ln, Moose Lake, MN 55767

    Call All Moose Lake

Oakdale 1

  1. Oakdale Bark Park

    4957 Helena Rd N, Oakdale, MN 55128

    Call All Oakdale

Pequot Lakes 1

  1. Dog Park

    Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

    All Pequot Lakes

Perham 1

  1. Dog Park

    1013 1st Ave N, Perham, MN 56573

    All Perham

Rockford 1

  1. Lake Sarah Dog Park

    6670 W Lake Sarah Dr, Rockford, MN 55373

    Call All Rockford

Rogers 1

  1. Crow Hassan Dog Park

    Crow Hassen Trail Access, Rogers, MN 55374

    Water access
    Call Website All Rogers

Rosemount 1

  1. Dakota Woods Dog Park

    16470 Blaine Ave, Rosemount, MN 55068

    Call Website All Rosemount

Roseville 1

  1. Woodview Off-leash Dog Area

    Larpenteur Ave W, Roseville, MN 55113

    Call All Roseville

Sauk Centre 1

  1. Sauk Centre Dog Park

    Sauk Centre, MN 56378

    Website All Sauk Centre

Shakopee 1

  1. Spring Lake Regional Park Dog Off-Leash Area

    Shakopee, MN

    All Shakopee

Shoreview 1

  1. Rice Creek Off-Leash Dog Area

    5959 Lexington Ave N, Shoreview, MN 55126

    Call All Shoreview

Springfield 1

  1. Springfield Off-leash Dog Park

    County Road 5, Springfield, MN 56087

    All Springfield

St Francis 1

  1. Magnum Pomskies

    6910 253rd Ave NW, St Francis, MN 55070

    Call Website All St Francis

St James 1

  1. Unleashed Dog Park

    33890 733rd Ave, St James, MN 56081

    Call All St James

St Joseph 1

  1. City of St. Joseph Dog Park

    31015 County Rd 3, St Joseph, MN 56374

    All St Joseph

St Louis Park 1

  1. Dakota Dog Park

    2643 Dakota Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 55426

    Website All St Louis Park

St Peter 1

  1. Saint Peter Dog Park

    43358 Rabbit Rd, St Peter, MN 56082

    All St Peter

Stillwater 1

  1. Friends of Stillwater Area Dog Park MN

    1900 W Myrtle St, Stillwater, MN 55082

    Call All Stillwater

Two Harbors 1

  1. Two Harbors Seasonal Dog Park

    301 8th Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616

    Agility equipment
    Website All Two Harbors

Victoria 1

  1. Carver Park Reserve Off-Leash Dog Park

    7200 Park Dr, Victoria, MN 55386

    9:30 AM–2:30 PM

    Call Website All Victoria

Watertown 1

  1. Watertown Dog Park

    11695 County Rd 20, Watertown, MN 55388

    Call All Watertown

White Bear Township 1

  1. Otter Lake Off-leash Dog Area

    5750 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Township, MN 55110

    Call All White Bear Township

Willmar 1

  1. City of Willmar - Dog Park

    1320 22nd St SW, Willmar, MN 56201

    Website All Willmar

Winona 1

  1. Homer Ridge Kennel

    24211 County Road 15, Winona, MN 55987

    Mon-Sat 7am-10am, Sun 6am-7pm

    Call Website All Winona

Worthington 1

  1. Puppy Park

    Worthington, MN 56187

    All Worthington
Check local rules before unleashing. Look for posted signage at the entrance regarding local license requirements, peak hours, and whether the space requires a paid permit or registration.

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Good to know

What is the difference between a fully fenced park and an off-leash area?

Fully fenced parks use perimeter chain-link or wood fencing, often with double-gated entry airlocks to prevent dogs from escaping when people enter or leave. Designated off-leash areas may rely on natural boundaries, trails, or voice-control rules without complete physical fencing. If your dog is prone to bolting or lacks strong recall, a fully enclosed park is usually the safer choice.

Are dog parks free to use?

Most public municipal dog parks are free to enter and open during standard park hours. Some county reserves or specialized private parks require daily entrance fees, annual permits, or keycard access to ensure user registration and park maintenance. Expect day passes at private or pay-to-play parks to typically run between $5 and $15 per visit.

Do dog parks separate large and small dogs?

Many modern parks feature at least two distinct fenced sections: one reserved for dogs under 25 or 30 pounds and another for larger breeds. Smaller neighborhood runs or rustic trail areas might only offer a single shared space for all sizes. Checking park layouts in advance helps prevent accidental play conflicts between dogs of vastly different weights.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Minnesota to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 146 dog parks in Minnesota to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Minnesota. Our guide lists 146 dog parks in Minnesota for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.