Dog-Friendly Activities in Lake Elmo, MN

Bring Fido to the 16-acre Dakota Woods Dog Park in Rosemount, MN. Pets will find plenty of room to exercise in this massive, fenced dog park featuring lots of wooded trails and double gates for added security. Bring water, and please note that a daily or annual dog pass is required.

Battle Creek Dog Park is a spacious fully-enclosed 35-acre park for Fido to enjoy in Maplewood, MN. This plentiful space is free to use and visitors do not need a permit. The park has miles of wooded trails & walking paths, plenty of shaded areas and two small ponds where your pet can swim. Allow your companion to swim, explore and play off leash in this beautiful open area. There is no water at this site (except for the ponds) so visitors should also bring a bottle of drinking water.

Bad Weather Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in St. Paul, MN. Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom as well as at a table on the outdoor patio. The brewery strives to provide unique, seasonal brews and has 12 choices. Food trucks are available almost every day and can be perused on the brewery's website.

The Rice Creek Off-Leash Dog Area in Shoreview, MN is a large, fully-fenced 13-acre dog park with two double-gated entrances and a gated swimming hole. Other features include paths, a prairie, sandy areas and trees. There are restrooms and a water fountain in the Lexington Ave parking lot.

Fort Snelling State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area located in the heart of the Twin Cities in North Saint Paul, MN. Dogs and their owners can explore the trails in the area that link up to an extensive regional trail system. Make sure you keep Fido on a leash during the visit and clean up after him.

Lake Monster Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in St. Paul, MN. Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom or at a table on the patio beneath the water tower. The brewery's goal is to provide a unique spin on classic beer styles. There are food trucks typically and you are also welcome to bring your own food.

The Matoska Park Dog Beach in White Bear Lake, MN is a pet-friendly spot featuring a sandy beach and shallow water ideal for fetching. There's a separate area for the dog beach, and pups must not cross into the public area. Dogs are required to be on a leash at all times and have visible dog tags. Clean up any mess left behind by dogs, and minimize barking. If you're visiting the park, make sure you adhere to the rules so that the beach remains dog friendly.

Battle Creek Regional Park is a large dog-friendly open area in Maplewood, MN, which is popular with families and pet owners. Accessible through the parking lot at the City of Saint Paul's Battle Creek Recreation Center, this expansive park has a summer aquatic center, pavilion, playground, and paved hiking and biking trails. Allow Fido to accompany you for a family picnic, sports games on the large open field or take a casual stroll along one of the trails. Cross over to the east entrance to access the off-leash dog park.

Rush River Brewing Company is a dog-friendly craft brewery in River Falls, WI, where Fido is welcome inside the taproom. There's no better place to enjoy a variety of their latest creations, including 15 taps with year-round and seasonal beers, specialty infusions, barrel-aged stouts and small-batch ales, pulled straight from their cool room. They specialize in unfiltered and unpasteurized ales. A food truck is available most weekends; check their website for latest schedule.

Andy's Bark Park is an off-leash dog park in Woodbury, MN. The park has a pet watering station, pet waste disposal stations, mowed walking trails, benches, a sheltered area with picnic tables, and a portable restroom. Be careful as the area is not fully fenced.

Bring Fido to play at the dog park located within Perry Park in Arden Hills, MN. This dog park was converted from an old baseball field into a fenced, off-leash area for Fido to exercise, socialize and play fetch. There is a double gate security system to ensure all dogs stay safe entering and exiting. Make sure to leash Fido back up when returning to the larger Perry Park.

Dogs are welcome inside and outside at The Garage Bikes + Brews, a pet-friendly brewery and bike shop in River Falls, WI. They serve their own brews as well as those from other local breweries. Non-alcoholic options include locally-made kombucha, fresh brewed root beer and a variety of coffee beverages.

Lucky Guys Distillery in Hudson, WI, invites dogs on the scenic, pet-friendly deck overlooking the Mississippi River and inside on the lower level. Furry friends can enjoy their own special doggy cocktail while you savor craft spirits in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Wabasha Brewing Company is a dog-friendly, neighborhood craft brewery in St. Paul, MN, where Fido is welcome inside the taproom or on the patio. Guests can enjoy a variety of styles like hazy IPAs, crisp lagers, fruited sours, porters, and hard seltzers, along with non-alcoholic options.

Oliphant Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Somerset, WI, that welcomes Fido on the outdoor patio. With 25 rotating taps, patrons can enjoy a diverse array of styles, from hazy IPAs and sours to inventive creations like the Strawberry Pickle Beer and Honees Honees, a peanut butter and honey golden ale. Please note that dog aren't permitted inside the taproom.

High Bridge Dog Park, located at the site of a former coal power plant in St. Paul, MN, is a fully-fenced, seven-acre dog park with plenty of space for your pup to romp off leash. The dog park entrance is on the westernmost end of the park, near the parking lot

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the Hudson Dog Park in Hudson, WI. This two-acre pup recreation area is fully fenced and has waste bags on site. All dogs must be licensed in the municipality where the owner and pet reside.

Rivertown Dog Park in Hastings, MN, offers three different areas for Fido to play. Parking and dog waste bags are available. All dogs must be licensed, vaccinated and be wearing up-to-date license tags at all times.

Saint Bark in St. Paul, MN, is an indoor and outdoor dog park where pups can play off-leash while owners relax with local brews, ciders, and seltzers. Enjoy supervised play, big-screen TVs, food trucks and complimentary Wi-Fi in a community-focused space. Entry is per dog; max two dogs per person. Guests must be 18+ for safety.

Bring your pet to play off leash at the 10-acre, fully-fenced dog park at Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park in White Bear Lake, MN. They offer designated small dog hours from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM on Tuesdays and 10:00 AM-11:00 AM on Saturdays.