Dog Friendly Activities in Minnesota

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Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Minnesota, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Pet Friendly Rice Lake State Park
Rice Lake State Park Rice Lake State Park in Owatonna, MN is dog-friendly. Bring Fido to explore five miles of hiking trails in the summer and three miles of cross-country skiing and snowmobile trails in the winter. The area is home to abundant wildlife, especially waterfowl. During the summer, enjoy a picnic at one of the shelters, and rent a canoe or kayak to paddle the shallow waters of Rice Lake with your pup. Camping options are also available. See Details
Pet Friendly Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Located on the campus of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN, the pet-friendly Minneapolis Sculpture Garden features more than 40 works throughout 11 acres. Dogs are welcome to join their humans as they amble through the artistry of the garden, just make sure to keep your pet leashed at all times and clean up after him. See Details
14 Lakes Brewery The 14 Lakes Brewery in Crosslake, MN is pet friendly. Whatever your taste buds are craving, they have a cold one for you! They rotate their taps with new brews often and have everything from ambers to IPAs, to stouts and more. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a brew. See Details
Andy's Bark Park 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. See Details
Matoska Park Dog Beach 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. See Details
Lakewalk Dog-friendly Duluth’s Lakewalk in Duluth, MN, consists of nearly eight miles of paved pedestrian and bicycle trails. Stretching from Bayfront Park to Brighton Beach (Kitchi Gammi Park), leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you along this trail. In certain sections, the path leads walkers and their canine companions alongside beautiful Lake Superior Shore. Mutt Mitts are provided at regular intervals. Please be sure to clean up after your dog. See Details
Dog Park at Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park 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. See Details
Franconia Sculpture Park Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Franconia Sculpture Park in Shafer, MN. Dogs are welcome at this outdoor attraction, providing they are non-aggressive and socialized. See Details
Plymouth Dog Park The Plymouth Dog Park located in Plymouth, MN is the largest in the city, featuring a drinking fountain, a picnic shelter, a portable restroom, trails and a fenced area for small dogs. The off-leash area is bordered by private property. Please respect the surrounding neighbors and keep your pets within the confines of the dog park. See Details
High Bridge Dog Park 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 See Details
Lake Sarah Dog Off-Leash Area Pets will go wild for the Lake Sarah Dog Off-Leash Area in Rockford, MN. This 30-acre fenced dog park includes trails, grassy spaces and play areas for Fido to run around off leash. See Details
Dog Park at Perry Park 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. See Details
Elm Creek Park Reserve Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, MN is a 4,900-acre, dog-friendly recreation area. Being the largest park in Three Rivers, amenities include a nature center, an off-leash dog area, a disc golf course, hiking and biking trails, a swimming pond, mountain biking, camping cabins and much more. Be on the lookout for wildlife such as eagles, sandhill cranes, deer, bluebirds, beavers, loons, trumpeter swans and hawks. Fido must be leashed except when playing in the off-leash dog exercise area. See Details
Dog Park at Pinecone Central Park Bring Fido to play and exercise at the dog park at Pinecone Central Park in Sartell, MN. This full-fenced area is tucked into the corner of the park, down a gravel trail, with signage at the entrance. Be sure to bring some water for Fido. See Details
Dog Park at Southbridge Community Park Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the dog park at Southbridge Community Park in Shakopee, MN. This park features a 10-acre all-dog area, a half-acre small dog run, a water station and walking paths. The fee to use the park is included in the City of Shakopee dog license. Please make sure your dog is properly licensed and read all rules and regulations before visiting the park See Details
River Road Dog Park Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the River Road Dog Park in Rochester, MN. This park includes separate large, fenced dog runs, perfect for pups to socialize and roam off leash. Please remember to pick up after your pup. See Details
Watertown Dog Park Bring Fido to the Watertown Dog Park, featuring four acres of rolling terrain, tree canopy and small wetlands in Watertown, MN. This park includes completely fenced small and large dog run areas with vestibule entrances, potable water, waste bags and seating areas. This attraction is located adjacent to the Luce Line Trail and Paul Avenue with easy access to downtown and the Crow River. See Details
Lake Minnewashta Off-Leash Dog Area The Lake Minnewashta Off-Leash Dog Area in Excelsior, MN, is home to about .8 miles of walking trails, a fenced pond, a separate area for small dogs, two large open spaces for interactive play with other dogs, and a water fountain for humans and pets. Pups must be licensed and vaccinated. Please clean up after your pet. See Details
Zenith Bookstore Visit the pet-friendly Zenith Bookstore in Duluth, MN. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at this popular bookstore as they browse the large collection of gently used and new books. They also stock greeting cards, journals and fun book-themed merchandise. See Details
Little Thistle Brewing Visit the pet-friendly Little Thistle Brewing in Rochester, MN. This brewery and taproom is the ideal place to enjoy a delicious brew with your leashed pooch. Craft beer favorites include the Dop It Like It's Bock, Jam On Both Sides, Med City Beet Sour and Golden Unicorn NA. They also have a rotating food truck schedule, see their website for more details. See Details
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