Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Northfield, MN

Erin's Private Dog Park In Hastings

This quarter acre, fully fenced play area is conveniently located on highway 316 just outside of Hastings, MN. Offering shade and sun, lots of repurposed items to climb on, and a variety of toys this is a great place to unwind with your dog.

1/2 acre, fully fenced, quiet spot in the country -Loving Dog Solutions

We offer you access to a 1/2 acre, fully fenced, off leash area where your dog can do whatever they want. They can dig in the sandbox or dirt pile (or wherever else they would like), walk on the meandering mowed paths, climb the gigantic tree branch, hop around on the stack of straw bales, sniff the local plants, flowers and grasses, play games with their favorite person on the mowed playing field, or take a nap in the sun (or shade if you come in the beginning of the day). Come try it out. We think this is the place your dog would ask to visit if they could talk.

Thomas's 75 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Farmington

90 minute time slot. We have an open 70 acres surrounding a private pond with a trail thru the fields and woods around nature. The time allotment is 90 minutes only. We ask that our guests park by the barn and go straight to the lake then to the left around the lake. Trails are marked. It is about a 1 mile trail or more. trails are not plowed open in the winter but are perfect for snow shoeing, hiking an fat tire bikes in the snow on the trails or perfect spring to fall on the maintained trails.

🌲Original 3-Acre Sniffspot @ Duggan Ranch

🌲 Nature’s Retreat for Dogs & Their People.🌲 🐶 Let your dog choose their adventure! ⛱️ From mini-water park fun and shaded hikes to hammock naps and the peaceful sculpture garden, every corner is designed for canine joy. 🏕️ Enjoy the campsite, gather at the hilltop fire pit, and soak up the serenity of nature. 🎉 Host your next dog party or meet-up here—(bring your own food and drinks) ✨ As seen on FOX 9 & WCCO! [👉2026 Update: We’re now goat-free, so dogs can truly relax without distractions.]

Your Dog's Happy Place: Barbara and Joel's Dog Sitting Private Sniffspot in Rosemount

Nice flat, fully fenced yard, safe for your pup to run and smell to their heart's content! Please use the gate on the garage side of the house for entry, and please be sure to clip the carabiner on your way out. Water is always fresh and full with our auto-filling dog bowl! We run a dog sitting and daycare business via www.bandjpawsandstay.com so your pup may get to say "Hi!" to some friends inside the house (though we do our best to keep them away from windows). Is there an amenity you wish we had? Feedback is welcomed! Thanks for visiting!

Quiet fenced yard in Eagan - reactive and fearful dogs welcome!

We are a rescue friendly home specializing in training and advocating for dogs with behavior challenges. We know how hard it can be to find a quiet yard to train your reactive or fearful dog, and we would love to help. Located in a quiet Eagan culdesac, our fenced .34 acre backyard is well-maintained and provides room to run. Let us know if we can be of help! Feel free to use the screened-in porch while your pups play. We offer indoor and outdoor seating with television access (during the summer months). Wifi information provided upon request!

Crazy Acres Sniffspot - spacious space for you & your dog!

Our Sniffspot is less than 10 min off 35W. The space if fully fenced and almost a full acre. This fence is along the road and isn't connected to any buildings. The space is a gradual hill so you will get a workout walking around the space.

Fully Fenced Yard | South Minneapolis | Near Lake Nokomis

Puppy Pals Park! Come and utilize this great space of ours in South Minneapolis! So close to beautiful lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis. Many great coffee shops and dog friendly locales. 1. We use NO fertilizer 2. We use NO pesticides 3. Full natural growth backyard All money earned supports my daughter’s college fund. Thank you for supporting.

The "Maplewood Farm" Dog Park (5-acres!)

Welcome to “Maplewood Farm” Dog Park -- a peaceful 5-acre nature escape in south Maplewood near Battle Creek, just minutes from I-94 and McKnight. This is still undeveloped farmland tucked into the suburbs, with rolling hills, mature trees, wooded trails, open field space, and natural wildlife. It has a different feel from a typical backyard spot and gives dogs a private place to run, sniff, explore, and decompress away from crowded dog parks. For history buffs, the property also has the only standing barn in Maplewood, built in 1896, still in its original form and in use. The main fenced play area is approx. 60 ft x 100 ft and is great for off-leash play, fetch, tug with the spring pole, and burning off energy. There is also a water-play area with a splash pad and above-head sprinkler/mister, plus a sprayer if you want to rinse or bathe your pup on the grass. Just outside the fenced area, I’ve added a cozy campfire seating area overlooking the dog park. Evening guests who book 1.5+ hours are welcome to use it at no extra cost when conditions allow -- a peaceful way to relax while your pup plays nearby. For a good visit, I recommend starting in the fenced area, then leashing your pup for a slower sniff walk around the rest of the property (imagine an entire city block). From the fenced area, you can follow the back gate into the wooded trail system, head toward the back cul-de-sac area, loop back toward the campfire area and barn, then continue through the mature forest trail. I’ve also installed several runner trolley systems along the trail for semi-free roaming, giving dogs a safe, guided way to sniff and explore under the trees. From there, you can circle back toward the open field. Signs are posted to help guide you. This is a natural, dog-friendly space, so dogs are welcome to explore, climb on log and wood chip piles, chew or pull on sticks, sniff around, and enjoy the property in whatever way feels safe and appropriate to you. I’m not precious about the landscape here. My priority is your pup having a good, safe visit. Best times to visit: mornings and early evenings are usually great for active dogs, especially during warmer weather. Afternoons can still be enjoyable with shade, water play, and wooded trails for slower sniff walks. Early evenings are one of my favorite times here -- you can enjoy the sunset, relax by the campfire, or unwind while your dog plays and explores. If I’m home, I may briefly welcome first-time visitors once your dog is safely in the fenced area. If you prefer a no-contact visit, just message me ahead of time and I won’t greet you. As a dog lover and builder, I’m always improving the space and adding more dog-friendly features. I just opened this spot in May 2026 and welcome your feedback, especially ideas for making the space better for groups, trainers, or special dog gatherings. 🐾 🐾 Valeng and paw friends 🐾 🐾

Sid's Private Dog Park In Saint Paul

A rare double lot in the heart of the city. Water fountain, zen garden with water feature (during warm months), and patio chairs, hammock, and swings for pet owners’ use. Fully fenced. Dog toys abound for communal pooch use.

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. 🗑️💩 - 8/13/25: FYI backyard neighbor is doing some updates on the home, it's possible that workers will be visible to you and your pups as they walk to/from their vehicle and a dumpster! 👷🏻 - 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! 💩 ❄️ 🐶 🍨🍦

Finn and Sally's Fully Fenced Yard

PawHalla! Private Dog Park In Prior Lake

Our Property Description: Our farm is located just 40 minutes south of Minneapolis in a gorgeous stretch of rural residences. This property is a hobby farm with many resident farm animals including chickens, ducks, geese, goats, barn cats and a pony. Your dogs will have plenty of animal smells to get their noses activated! We do see wildlife including many wild birds, rabbits, and an occasional deer. We have 8 acres total including about 5 acres of partially fenced and fully fenced pastures for our guest dogs! There is a kiddie pool we can set up upon request, we have some agility equiptment in the main fenced pasture/dog hang out spot that is free for you to use! We have seating for our two legged guests and toys that you can use for your pup! Important Property Facts: As this place is our home and a home for our animals we ask that guests please do not allow their dogs to harass our resident animals. We ask that guest dogs not be allowed to potty on anything man made (fences are the exception!). Don’t worry, there are dozens of trees and shrubs for plenty of potty spots! Because our cats free range the property we cannot guarantee your dog will not encounter a cat but the cats are dog savvy and generally shy around strangers. We have 2 fully enclosed fenced areas but our yards are not suitable (YET!) for dogs that are a flight risk as the main fences in our largest fully fenced pasture has had years of horses and goats leaning on the fence causing sagging in some spots down to about 2 1/2 feet in some areas. We do have a few bigger pieces of agility equipment in our personal yard which we ask guests not to use without permission. The large livestock gates do have slats that dogs can squeeze through as well. We are working at this time to create a solution for this! We do have one fence area with small mesh that would be suitable for smaller dogs. Please pick up after your dog. We know it can be hard in some of the tall grasses but we appreciate your effort to help keep our spaces as clean as possible for other guests! Also, our pastures are shared with horses for a few months out of the year. When horses are present manure will be present so we can help you avoid these areas if that is a concern! Lastly, we know we have a few Burrs around so if you spot any please let us know as we do try to pull them. We hope your dog loves our space as much as we do!

Happy Hounds Sniffspot 🐕

Happy Spring Everyone! We are open for the Spring/Summer/Fall seasons---come play! 💗😊🐕 Happy Hounds is a big, fully-fenced (6ft) yard perfect for fetch and exercise. We offer toys, dog treats, seating for humans, and plenty of space for off-leash zoomies! A "puppy pool" (kiddie pool) is available upon request (May through August) at no extra cost. We wash all toys, water dishes, human-handled surfaces and seating between each visit. Your health and your dog's health matter to us! Have fun! 😊

Boba's Backyard Getaway

Located minutes from the trails in Thompson park, enjoy a private backyard to get away from the crowds! Enter on left side of driveway through gate. Please park on the street first, if the is street Is full then park in the driveway. There is also a garbage located right before you enter the backyard, please use that for any waste. Any questions or concerns please send me a message.

Amanda's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Inver Grove Heights

Fully fenced yard with plenty of space to run. Water, balls and bags are available. There is a kiddie pool available for use and a mini fridge with water available for people.

Mickey's Shady St Paul Oasis

Welcome to our .33 acre fully fenced shady backyard oasis that’s full of sniffs and fun for your furry companions 🐶 🎾 🦴 🐿️ 2026 UPDATES… There is now motion lighting on the patio and at the back of the garage. A retractable gate has been put on the deck stairs to prevent barking matches at the back door. If it’s not closed, feel free to do so. Things to love ❤️ Forest 🌳 foliage: Large mature trees that provide ample shade and lots of opportunity for Snifari’s. A serene zen like park/forest setting for exploration or leisure with a plethora of room to roam and explore. A very deep yard making fetch an Olympic event. Total privacy and security 🔐 Fully fenced with 3 sides of 6 foot privacy fencing and 5 foot chain link gated fence at the entryway. No neighbors to the east. Off leash freedom for your dog(s) to run, play and explore with peace of mind for the humans. Dog Friendly amenities (put away during winter) A ball 🎾 and toy pit for games of fetch, tug and more. Two dog pools and water hose to fill/refill (spring/summer). Outdoor cots for sun 🌞 bathing Several seating options for the humans: table and chairs by the fire 🔥 pit and more seating on the concrete patio with an umbrella. Come relax, read a book, do some work or engage in some one on one time with your doggo(s).

Here for a good time

Private and spacious for your dog or dogs to run around and play freely. Seating (along with table) provided for the owners. Water and toys also provided for the dogs. Peaceful, quiet, safe neighborhood. Parking is provided on the side of the house or anywhere along the cul da sac. Please don’t park on the driveway due to the fact that my family is constantly coming and going (I wouldn’t want to interrupt your time by having you move your car). No need to worry about walking far, looking for parking, or getting a ticket. Easy access to come and go. Please use the gate to enter and leave on the right side of the house where the fire hydrant is located. Thank you.

City of Northfield Dog Park

City of Northfield Dog Park, located at 960 MN-3, Northfield, Minnesota, is an unfenced park that requires owners to pick up after their dogs and have a cleanup device at all times. Dogs must be on a leash, properly licensed, vaccinated, and under verbal control at all times. Owners are responsible for any damage or injury caused by their dogs and must prevent aggressive behavior. Dogs in heat are not allowed. Amenities include chairs, indoor restroom, a table, and a field for dogs to play. For more information, visit their website at https://www.northfieldmn.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Dog-Park-54 or contact them at (507) 645-8935 or [email protected].

All for the dogs.

Plenty of room to run with a stock tank pool for keeping cool in the summer.

Tim's Private Dog Park In Minnetonka

Comfortable seating with a well kept yard!

Steve's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Farmington

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

Our yard is fully fenced with plenty of room to run around and throw a ball. The property spans three lots, so it is a large yard for the city. There is a small gap (~6 inches) between the ground and the fence in a few spots. This isn’t an issue for the majority of pups, but FYI if your dog is small and likes to escape.

Ritter Farm Dog Park

Ritter Farm Dog Park in Lakeville, Minnesota is an unfenced park located at 19300 Ritter Pkwy Trl. The park is small dog friendly, provides drinking water for dogs, and features a lake or pond for them to enjoy. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and can be contacted at (952) 985-4400 or [email protected]. More information can be found on their website at https://www.lakevillemn.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/-28.

Park hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily

Dakota Woods Dog Park

Dakota Woods Dog Park, located at 16470 Blaine Ave in Rosemount, Minnesota, is an unfenced park that is small dog friendly. Visitors can enjoy watching their furry friends play and socialize in a safe environment. For more information, contact the park at (952) 891-7000.

Cleary Lake Dog Off-Leash Area

Cleary Lake Dog Off-Leash Area in Prior Lake, Minnesota offers a variety of amenities including a river, stream, lake, and swimming pool for dogs to enjoy. The area is unfenced, with a requirement for all users to carry a pass, ensuring each family member has their own pass. Pass fees are per household, with the option to purchase a day pass if an annual pass is forgotten. Dogs must be under control, with a maximum of two dogs per handler. Owners must clean up after their pets, provide proof of rabies vaccination, and refrain from bringing symptomatic dogs. Children under 15 must be supervised by an adult.

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 ❄️

Anne's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Eagan

Fully fenced in lawn with cement area /deck partially covered with privacy fencing. Large maple tree keeps yard 1/2 shaded all day. Area is ideal for small dogs as there are bricks placed around the bottom of the fencing where small dogs could have previously escaped.

Alimagnet Dog Park

Alimagnet Dog Park in Burnsville, Minnesota is an unfenced dog park where dogs must be vaccinated to enter. Rules include cleaning up after your dog, no aggressive dogs allowed, no female dogs in heat or puppies under 4 months, and children must be supervised. Food is prohibited, dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting, but there are amenities like small dog friendly areas, chairs, indoor restrooms, a table, and a field. The park is open from 5 AM to 10 PM and more information can be found on their website or by calling (952) 895-4500.

Park hours: 5 AM to 10 PM

Daniel's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Saint Paul Park

🌳🐾 The Quiet Canine Retreat in Saint Paul Park 🐾🌳 This .25-acre backyard is the perfect spot for you and your pup! The entire area is enclosed by a sturdy, six-foot wooden privacy fence. Located in a quiet Saint Paul Park, this spot is conveniently situated near the I-10 freeway and Cottage Grove for easy travel and is located on a low-traffic block. Accessing the yard is simple and private via a designated side gate entry, allowing for quick and discrete entrance and exit. Multiple dogs are allowed. Please pick up after your pets with the scooper and bin provided. ***We have added a small garden for the growing season. There is a 2 foot fence around the garden space.