Not only are there parks for people, but there are parks for dogs too. For instance, Lyndale Farmstead Off-Leash Dog Park is a completely fenced off park for the safety and enjoyment of dogs. The park does require a permit to bring your dogs to the park, with a $35 annual fee, or a $5 […]

Spring Lake Regional Park is part of the Three Rivers Park District. It has 374 acres of diverse environments, including a tamarack bog and open water wetlands. There are vast open green areas, one of which is an off-leash dog park. Big dogs, little dogs, and dogs in between can make new friends here and […]

The Rice Creek Off-leash Dog Area is located within the trailhead of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail. It is 13 acres, fully-fenced, so there is plenty of room for the dogs to run around and enjoy themselves. There is a pond/pool that the dogs can play in, and there is a water in the […]

Bunker Hills Regional Park is 1,600 acres of awe-inspiring verdant beauty. There is plenty to do and see in this park. There is hiking, biking, and golf. There is horseback riding, cross-country skiing and skijoring, and disc golf. There is a skate park if boarding is your thing, and there is a dog park in […]

Heritage Village Park is an off-leash dog park with 11 acres available for romping and frolicking. There is a designated area for small dogs so they can have fun and feel comfortable at the same time. There is an open area as well for dogs to run free and play with their canine friends. There […]

4 Paws Dog Park is a small dog park that still has open spaces for the dogs to romp, play, and make canine friends. There are obstacle courses and a drinking fountain  in the summer. There is a bench for the humans to sit on as their dogs play and make friends.

Plymouth Dog Park is a fun place for dogs to get together, make canine friends, and have a good time. There are plenty of open spaces for them to run around in off-leash, and there is a an enclosed space for the smaller dogs. They have wading pools filled with water so the dogs can […]

Strachauer Park is a cozy neighborhood park that is a great gathering place for families and friends. It has two soccer fields, a basketball court, and a hockey rink. There is a playground area for the younger kids to enjoy, too. It also has an Off-Leash Area (OLA) on a seasonal basis for the dogs […]

Van Valkenburg Park has 42 acres, and it's a designated Off-Leash Area (OLA) for dogs to have the freedom to run around to their hearts' content. The dogs do have to wear a colored collar that changes every year and the owners have to pay a small fee. There is a separate area for small […]

Ritter Farm Dog Park is a great place for dogs to go when they need to stretch their legs, run free, and socialize with other dogs. They can make canine friends here and frolic to their hearts' content. There is an area for small dogs and an area for big dogs, and there is water […]

Andy's Bark Park is named after the Police Department's first K9 officer, and it is, obviously, a dog park. It's roughly seventy acres of wild nature through which the dogs can run and frolic. They can meet other dogs and socialize to their hearts' content. There is plenty of water available (water faucets) so the […]

Dakota Park is a popular park in part because it has an off-leash area for dogs. If you have a canine friend, they will enjoy romping around this park. There is a specific part of this dog area for smaller dogs who would prefer to play away from larger dogs. The park also has softball […]