Favorite Free Dog Parks in the Twin Cities Area of Minneapolis and St. Paul
We have gathered here a list of our favorite free dog parks in the twin cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. All of the dog parks listed here are free. No seasonal passes or daily fees are required or collected.
All of these are off-leash parks! If you don’t get to walk your dogs off-leash often, make sure to check these out! You will have fun walking with your dog, or allowing them to run and socialize with other dogs. Make sure to check out each dog park’s website or Facebook page for more detailed information. (Information below is current as of October 2020.)
Arlington/Arkwright Off-Leash Dog Area
400 Arlington Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55130
This popular St. Paul 5 acre off-leash park is fully fenced. With a wooded walking area and some hills, this is a great place for dogs to run. An open area has benches and picnic tables.
Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Off-Leash Dog Park
5750 Otter Lake Road
White Bear Township, MN 55110
This dog park is located adjacent to the Meeker Island Historic Lock and Dam site. The park is located along the river at the bottom of the bluff and can be accessed from the entrance along the Mississippi River Blvd trail. It features a dog run and a dog beach. There is no fence surrounding the park, which is bordered by the Mississippi River and the steep river bluffs.
BATTLE CREEK DOG PARK
2350 Upper Afton Road and 2357 Lower Afton Road (Two entrances)
Maplewood, MN 55119
With 35 acres, this is considered one of the best dog parks in the metro area. The entire area is fenced and there are miles of wooded trails with play areas. Lots of opportunities for swimming with two small ponds and one larger swimming pond that is fenced off.
Bloomington Off-Leash Recreation Area
6202 West 111th Street
Bloomington, MN 55438
This 25-acre site has a very large grassy area with plenty of green space. There are hilly walking areas and a separate fenced area with shade and a pond for dogs to cool off and swim.
High Bridge Dog Park

59 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102
A seven acre park next to the river and under the High Bridge. This a great place for dogs to run as the area is completely enclosed. There is no water feature or wooded areas. It has a separated small dog and large dog area. Chairs and tables are available. Note, cannot be accessed from the High Bridge; it is accessed by taking Shepard Rd. to Randolph Ave.
Meeker Island Dog Park
486 N Mississippi River Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55104
This dog park is located adjacent to the Meeker Island Historic Lock and Dam site. The park is located along the river at the bottom of the bluff and can be accessed from the entrance along the Mississippi River Blvd trail. It features a dog run and a dog beach. There is no fence surrounding the park, which is bordered by the Mississippi River and the steep river bluffs.
Minneapolis Airport Dog Park

6096 South 28th Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55450
This is a large open space near the airport with both wooded and grassy park areas. Large open fields for running. Few amenities but a favorite park for many. Watch the planes take off and land while you run with your dog.
Rice Creek North Trail Corridor Off-Leash Area
5959 Lexington Ave N
Shoreview, MN 55126
With fencing surrounding its nearly 13 acres, there’s lots of room for dogs to run and play in an open field. A large circular walking path is a popular amenity for this neighborhood favorite.
Staring Lake Park
13800 Pioneer Trail
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Available mid-March–December
Located next to the Staring Lake Archery Range, the 5.7 acres of fenced area offers spacious woods, an open area, and natural walking paths. This park closes after the first sufficient snow fall for Nordic skiing and reopens in the spring after snow thaw.
WAG Farms Dog Park
9475 Glendenning Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
WAG Farms Dog Park is a 14 acre, fully fenced park where dogs of all sizes can exercise and socialize while being off-leash. Area includes a variety of woodlands, grasslands and a pond. There is a fenced-in small dog area. A wonderful asset for area dog owners.
If you live in the Twin Cities, almost everywhere you go, dogs are required to be on leash. These parks allow your pup to run off leash and play with their pals. Take your pup to one of these dog parks, you won’t regret it!