Top public and private small dog parks in Independence, Minnesota

Kay's fully fenced play yard for dogs in Corcoran

Fully fenced quarter-acre play yard open from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., seven days a week, unless calendar otherwise indicates.

Bibi's Pond-side Retreat

Large fenced in backyard next to a beautiful pond w/island. Relax and watch the ducks while your fur baby plays! 2 Chairs in yard provided. Fresh water for dogs! If your dog wants a playmate to run with, let me know! Bibi is a 10 pound very friendly yorkie shitzu! Though she usually wants to sit on people’s laps rather than play with dogs. lol SEE YOU SOON!

Luna & Jià's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Plymouth

With a doggo water feature!

Derek's 5 Acre Unfenced Private acerage

Escape the crowded dog parks and enjoy 5 beautiful acres of wide-open countryside in Buffalo, MN! Nestled between two peaceful fields, our property offers incredible privacy, beautiful scenic views, and plenty of room for your four-legged friend to run, sniff, explore, and enjoy the great outdoors. Unlike many smaller Sniffspots, you'll have a full 5 acres of space all to yourself! Whether your dog loves exploring new smells, stretching their legs, or simply enjoying some peaceful time outdoors, this is the perfect country getaway. 🌿 5 spacious acres to explore 🐕 Private, peaceful setting 🌅 Beautiful countryside views 🐾 Plenty of room to roam and sniff 🌾 Quiet rural atmosphere away from busy dog parks Please note: Our property is unfenced, so dogs should have reliable recall or use a long lead. Come enjoy a little slice of country paradise—your dog will thank you! 🐶 Please respect the boundaries used for this opportunity!

Critterville 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waconia

The area behind the house is quiet and peaceful and spacious. There is Chuck sticks and frisbees, but you have to bring your own balls. I always provide freshwater and dog treats and there are chairs for people to sit while their dogs run around. Also the home of Critterville self pet wash, if the dog gets stinky after it runs around it can get a warm bath before it goes home if the pet wash is available at that time. There is a sign to the left of the garage door that says Sniff Spot park here you can walk around the left side of the house and enter the backyard from that gate. Follow the signs. 

Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun!

💀🍁🍂🎃👻☠️ It’s Spooky at Poppy’s! The trails are festive and haunted, pups and their humans beware! 🕷️🕸️🎃. No matter the season we can always promise excellent sniffs and adventure for your 4-legged friends no matter what! **Fostering a dog? Message for special discounts** This is our private residence. Our dogs love walking the trails, sprinting through the woods, and diving through the prairie grasses. We love offering other pups the chance to enjoy it too! The trails are mostly wooded, and there is a ravine with a small creek (often dry in the summer). There are areas of trails, woods, prairie, and mowed grass. There is a barbed-wire fence marking the property line around the property, however it is not fully-fenced. Your dog will need to know to stay close enough to you or respond to your calls. *Poop bags provided* 10% of all profit is donated to dog rescue organizations

Linda's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mayer

Fully fenced area in Mayer, MN. Used to be horse and goat pasture so has lots of great smells! Woods, trails and open grass areas. Fire pit available for use as well.

K9's Offleash Half Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elk River

This space was a horse pasture when it was originally put up. We have added metal wire fencing to make it perfect for a dog play space!

Sarah's 0.5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Blaine

Spacious lakeside yard for your pup to run, sniff, and relax 🌿🐾 • Swimming pad is open! • Partial fencing with lake access opening• WiFi available upon request• Complimentary dog treats• Shady workspace/seating area for guests (top or bottom) Kayak or paddle board are available for an extra rental of $15/hour. Please ensure the gate remains shut at all times for everyone’s safety. Also, please do not let your doggies in mulch or dig up plants. 🤍 Enjoy, relax and unwind!

The Lookout! 1+ Acre Fully Fenced Praire & Trails

Restroom available. Inquire for Boarding & B2B. Be an off grid kid @ The Lookout! Our shady 1+ acre, includes games, puzzles, 10/23 ft. trampoline, zip line, puppy pool, ninja course,, & volleyball. Human kiddos included complementary ❤️🐾😊

Megan's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Minneapolis

.26 Acre yard. Fully fenced in. According to my own dog, lots of good sniffing. Toys, treats, and doggy bags (almost) always available. Driveway or off street parking. Easy access to backyard. Just let yourself in :)

Jamie's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Burnsville

The Dog Spot - 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced

*Our driveway is gravel, as the snow is melting it gets messy out there. Hello! Welcome to The Dog Spot! We are located in the country in Corcoran, just south of Hanover, west of Rogers. We have about .5 acres fenced in that we refer to as our dog park. Fencing is chicken wire / hog paneling with a utility gate entry. Two people per dog are allowed. If you would like to bring additional people, please add on a Pawty Package. Make sure to grab a doggy treat bag from the mailbox before you leave :) ***We may periodically be outside working or the kids playing. We always do our best to not impede on your time at the dog park.

David's Fully Fenced Yard

Quiet circle in pleasant neighborhood just off Central Ave and 694. Fully fenced and easy access from the street. Relax on the deck while your dog explores the yard and splashes in the kiddie pool and plays with the toys. Two small woodsy areas in back. Wood chips and some brush areas all around. Hose and sprinkler available in summer. On occasion you will see rabbits and squirrels running around.

Chelsea's Private Dog Haven In Bloomington

Fully fenced acre backyard with a huge patio, chairs and table, a pavilion with couches, and lots of places for pups to play (and for humans to relax!). There is a big hill. Please note during winter (November until beginning of May) the following things are not available due to snow and freezing temps: chairs, water, and hoses ❄️

City Backyard Getaway for Dogs to Zoomie, Sniff, Nap, Repeat

Spacious and fully fenced (90% privacy & 10% chainlink) yard on a hill in Minneapolis where dogs can zoom, sniff, and play safely. Perfect for off-leash playdates, solo adventures, training, and burning energy, with the bonus of being just minutes from downtown, West End apartments, lakes, and trails. Mix of shade and sun, toys, and water play options, with several seating options for the humans. Pet parents are responsible for picking up pet waste and putting in provided trash can. We are available for boarding and house sitting on Rover, message for links!

Tim's Private Dog Park In Minnetonka

Comfortable seating with a well kept yard!

Scout & Badger's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Play In Minnetonka

Trees and good area to run with small hill areas, dog splash pad available for extra $20 hour. Sunny & shady spots, back porch table & chairs with umbrella. Complimentary tennis balls, frisbee, treats, water and towel. Access backyard gate. Drinks available upon request by text. Privacy fence near garden.

Birdtown Bliss

Perfect for reactive dogs! Located just off highway 100 and minutes from Minneapolis. This SniffSpot features a corner lot with only one direct neighbor and a full privacy fence! The 0.2 acre privacy-fenced yard is the ultimate spot for zoomies, fetch, and water fun. Nestled in a quiet area, this backyard gives your dogs total off-leash freedom without the stress of public dog parks. The star of the yard is a large, clean kiddie pool and ample shade to keep your pups cool on warm day. The only direct neighbor does not have dogs, making this a peaceful retreat for both playful and sensitive pups. Plenty of room for Sniffaris, zoomies, and recall training in a new and enriching environment for your dog! Easy commute from Minneapolis without the stress of a dog park. We offer water fun, toys, a shaded dog bed, water, and treats for your pups plus shaded comfortable seating for you and your friends to keep an eye while your dogs play their hearts out.

Pepper's Backyard Paradise

My wife and I have a nice semi-forested fully fenced backyard in Minnetonka. Our neighborhood is very dog friendly. Our 3 yr old Labradoodle Pepper spends countless hours playing, sniffing, and napping in it. Thanks for looking! PS - We have chickens secured inside their coop in the fenced in area. Your dog may be very distracted with them, FYI!

Large Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Roseville

Fully fenced in large backyard with plenty of room for ball, chase or zoomies. There is a small wooded area in the back for dogs to explore. Our immediate neighbors do not have dogs but do occasionally have one or two visiting. Come let your dog explore! **Please be sure to read through all rules prior to visiting. Make sure to park on the street and not in the driveway**

Emma's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In White Bear Lake

Beautiful park-like backyard, almost a half acre to run around and explore and play! Lots of new smells and squirrels to chase! Small pool for cooling off. Even a couple of benches for owners to relax, and a patio table with umbrella to get out of the sun. Privacy fence on one side, fence covers on the other sides. Lots of balls to throw and chase, and for a little extra, we have an electric ball launcher!

Open space play zone!

Our yard is fully fenced with lots of room to run and scents to smell! Our long yard is great for throwing a ball, zoomies, running after bunnies or squirrels and rolling in the grass! Tons of space to enjoy and no dogs in neighboring houses! We are on a corner lot with a lot of areas to explore in summer and winter! On a corner so people/dogs may walks by occassionally.

Friendly neighborhood backyard

Great spot with room to run, toys, some agility equipment, and seasonal plastic fur kid pool! Fully fenced: 1 side privacy fence, 2 sides chain link, and one side with the house and gate. Added FYIs: - Place bagged poop in the small garbage bin. 🗑️💩 - Please do not allow pups to dig or to enter the small separately fenced garden. 🌱🪏 - If you remember, it helps to throw "fetch" in lots of different directions to spread out the "wear and tear." IF something goes over the fence, do please just let us know (we will contact the neighbor)--**do not** physically step over the fence (it causes fence damage) 🏡 🤳🏻 - "Same day" bookings will probably have the bedtime and morning 💩 from my pups since I routinely only pick up after work during warm months. If you book 24+ hours in advance I can squeeze in an extra poo pickup before work. - *WINTER I pick up weekly, weather-permitting, so might NOT be a great spot for pups who eat poopsicles--you know who you are! 💩 ❄️ 🐶 🍨🍦 limited daylight and full time hospital work hours (I go to work and come home in the dark)

Watertown Dog Park

Watertown Dog Park is located at 11695 County Rd 20 in Watertown, Minnesota. The park is unfenced but offers amenities such as small dog friendly areas, dog drinking water, a field, and access to a river, stream, or creek. For more information, visitors can visit the park's website at https://www.watertownmn.gov/271/Parks or contact them by phone at (952) 955-2681 or email at [email protected].

Plymouth Dog Park

The Plymouth Dog Park in Plymouth, Minnesota is an unfenced park located at 17005 Chankahda Trl. Dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the park, and must be supervised by an adult at all times. The park prohibits bullying, charging, fetch in crowded areas, humping, and loud non-stop barking. Amenities include agility equipment, chairs, dog drinking water, an indoor restroom, and a field. The park is small dog friendly and open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Contact information includes a website at https://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/parks-recreation-/facilities-reservations/dog-parks, phone number (763) 509-5200, and email [email protected].

Park hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Carver Park Reserve Dog Off-Leash Area

Carver Park Reserve Dog Off-Leash Area in Victoria, Minnesota is an unfenced area where dogs can roam freely. All users must carry a pass, with fees per household and annual passes valid for 12 months. Dogs must be under control, with a maximum of two per handler, and owners must clean up after their pets. Aggressive behavior is not allowed, proof of rabies vaccination is required, and sick dogs should not be brought to the park. Children under 15 must be supervised by an adult. Amenities include a swimming pool, and the park is open from 5 AM to 10 PM daily. For more information, visit their website or call (763) 694-7650.

Park hours: 5 AM–10 PM, daily

Frannie's SPOOKY Urban Oasis

October update: Spooky season is upon us & Frannie's front yard is sporting Halloween decorations including a 12ft skeleton & 9ft spider. Nothing is moving/animated, but pls keep in mind when booking for those doggos who might be scared. *** Discount code for MACC/PUPS fosters & volunteers bringing shelter dogs on field trips. Please PM for details BEFORE booking!*** Charming urban oasis located within minutes of Downtown Minneapolis. Yard is flat and spacious, perfect for zoomies or laying around in the grass. Relax in comfy chairs on the patio or under the covered pergola while your pups play. Fresh water provided, and a waste station is in the SW corner. We don't use lawn chemicals, so your pup is always safe to roll in the clover or nibble on grass. Plenty of street parking (please do not park in the driveway) and a private entrance along the north side of the property. Please make sure gate is securely closed before leaving. Resident dog may bark briefly from indoors at you but will be out of direct sight. If your pup is reactive to sound, please let me know ahead of time & I will do my best to remove mine from the property while you visit. All proceeds from this Spot go to dog rescue. <3 SUMMER: Kiddie pool will be setup in warmer weather (65F and up) unless guest requests otherwise. There is a shallow plastic splashpad for littles/nervous dogs- please add on as an extra (no cost/free) if you want it setup (see photos for details), it requires a special hose hookup so I don't set it out unless asked.

Lake Minnewashta Off-Leash Dog Area

The Lake Minnewashta Off-Leash Dog Area in Excelsior, Minnesota is a place where dogs can run and play freely. Located at 6730 Ches Mar Dr, this unfenced enclosure has specific rules in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors. Only small dogs under 25lbs are allowed in the designated area. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, under control at all times, and supervised by a handler. Amenities include dog drinking water and access to a nearby lake or pond. For more information, visit their website at https://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/public-works/parks-recreation/parks-trails/lake-minnewashta-regional-park/off-leash-dog-area or contact them at (952) 466-5250 or [email protected].

Fish Lake Regional Park Dog Off-Leash Area

Fish Lake Regional Park Dog Off-Leash Area in Maple Grove, Minnesota is a popular spot for dog owners to let their furry friends roam free. The unfenced enclosure requires all users to carry a pass, with fees per household. Annual passes are available and must be renewed every 12 months. Owners are responsible for controlling their dogs, cleaning up after them, and ensuring they have proof of rabies vaccination. Aggressive behavior is not tolerated, and sick dogs should not be brought to the park. Children under 15 must be supervised. Amenities include a field, lake, and dog drinking water. Visit their website for more information or call (763) 694-7818.