Off-Leash Dog Parks Near MSP Airport

Just south of Highway 62, the Minneapolis Airport Off-Leash Dog Park features year-round fun for you and Fido in 80 acres of mixed open space and paths bordering a large swamp/wetland area in Minneapolis, MN. Not all areas are fenced so dogs should have good recall. No permit is required. The land is owned by the Metropolitan Airport Commission and borders the airport runways. Since the park is not managed by the city, no amenities exist here (including trash receptacles). Bring water and waste bags with you, and please take them when you leave.

Fido is invited to play at the Off-Leash Dog Park within Roosevelt Park in Richfield, MN. This fully fenced-in facility offers separate spaces for small and large breeds. Amenities include grooming stations, accessible picnic tables, lights and a fun pet photo booth.

The Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park in Minneapolis, MN spans more than six acres and features a doggy beach to let your pup roam, socialize, splash and play. An off-leash permit is required to gain admittance. Pups must be leashed at all times when not in the designated off-leash area. Please note that the park is partially fenced.

Puppy Pals Park at Barkside Bungalow is a fully fenced yard in South Minneapolis, MN, where you and your pet can play and relax. This reserved-use space offers a safe, off-leash environment for dogs to enjoy time outdoors with their owners. Yard rentals are available in multiple time slots, ranging from 1-hour and 1.5-hour rentals to 2-hour and half-day options.

Bring Fido to socialize and exercise off leash at the dog park at Uŋčí Makhá Park in St. Paul, MN. This fully fenced, multi-surface recreation space features a range of amenities, including waste stations, water fountains, shaded seating and double-gated entry. Canine companions must be leashed when entering and exiting the dog park.

The Meeker Island Dog Park in St. Paul, MN features a large dog run and dog beach. There is no fence surrounding the park, which is bordered by the Mississippi River and the steep river bluffs. Dogs that are under control are allowed to run off leash as long their owners are in sight at all times.