Minnehaha Dog Park
Riverfront trails and a beach where dogs swim in the Mississippi
About this park
A 6.6-acre riverfront off-leash area along the Mississippi with wooded trails and a beach where dogs can swim. The perimeter relies on rugged terrain rather than a continuous fence, and ongoing deferred maintenance has shown up as broken stair railings and unrepaired fence holes. A Minneapolis off-leash permit is required.
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What visitors say
Synthesized from 1421 Google reviewsReviewers consistently call this the best dog park in the Twin Cities, citing the wooded trails, the swimmable Mississippi beach, and the sheer scale. It works as a real hike with the dog rather than a pen visit.
A steady mix of locals and out-of-state visitors. Reviews skew enthusiastic across breeds and sizes, with the common thread that owners come prepared for an actual outing rather than a quick stop.
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Before you go
Skip this park if your dog's recall is weak. The perimeter has known fence gaps and the river is the only thing keeping a determined dog on-property. Wear shoes that handle uneven ground around the staircase.
