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Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park

PUBLIC DOG PARK

5399 Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, Minnesota
Unfenced
6 acres
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Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park

PUBLIC DOG PARK

5399 Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN
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Unfenced
6 acres

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Park hours

6 am-midnight


Fencing

This spot is unfenced

Info provided by host

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

unfenced


Amenities

Dog drinking water

River, stream or creek


Pricing
No fee info

Location

5399 Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, Minnesota

Description

Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is an unfenced park where handlers must individually leash their dogs unless inside a designated Off-Leash Dog Park area. All handlers must have an Off-Leash Dog Park Permit for their dogs and follow strict regulations, such as no more than three dogs per handler, controlling and cleaning up after their dogs, and observing all ordinances. The park provides amenities like dog drinking water and access to a river, stream, or creek. It is open from 6 am to midnight and is governed by specific city ordinances. Contact information is available on their website for more details.

Park rules

Handlers must individually leash their dogs except when inside a designated OLDP. All handlers must possess an Off-Leash Dog Park Permit [PDF] for their dog(s). Off-leash dog parks are open during regular park hours of 6 am-10 pm. Dogs declared as dangerous animals under city code or potentially dangerous under state statutes may not use OLDPs. Dogs in heat may not use OLDPs. No more than three dogs per handler permitted at one time. Handlers must have their dog(s) under control at all times and may not let their dog(s) out of sight. An attending adult must closely supervise all children. Handlers must leash dog(s) at the first sign of aggression or unruliness. Handlers must always clean up after their dog(s). OLDPs are governed by Ordinance PB2-33 and City of Minneapolis Ordinances 64.50 and 64.55, . Handlers must observe all other ordinances, rules and regulations.


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