Top public and private small dog parks in Owatonna, Minnesota

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.

Indoor, Climate-Controlled Dog Training Facility in Oronoco!

Enjoy your dog at Paws Abilities Dog Training! We offer classes, private lessons, and more... and when we don't have anything scheduled, you and your dog can enjoy our training space! *Do you have a dog that marks? Bring them in a diaper or belly band to help keep our space clean and safe!* Please note: the space can only be used for Sniffspot rentals when the facility is completely free. Therefore, availability is highly reliant on class schedule, private lesson schedule, and trainer availability. We are unable to list rental time slots more than 30 days in advance. Thank you for your understanding! Enjoy our indoor, climate-controlled training facility, with cushy rubber or turf flooring. Note: do you have a dog who marks? Please bring them in a diaper or belly band to keep our space clean and safe!

Dog Park at Lake Chase Park

The Dog Park at Lake Chase Park in Owatonna, Minnesota is an unfenced park that is small dog friendly and equipped with a dog washing area. The park is lit at night for evening visits and features a field for dogs to run and play. The park is open Monday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. For more information, visit their website https://www.owatonna.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/-47 or contact them at (507) 444-4321.

Park hours: M - F 6:00 AM —  11:00 PM Sat 6:00 AM —  11:00 PM Sun 6:00 AM —  11:00 PM

Albert Lea Community Dog Park at Brookside Park

The Albert Lea Community Dog Park at Brookside Park in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is an unfenced area that is small dog friendly. It offers amenities such as chairs, dog drinking water, a table, a field, and access to a lake or pond. For more information, contact (507) 377-4377 or email jgabrielatos@ci.albertlea.mn.us.

Riverview West Park

Riverview West Park in Rochester, Minnesota is a small dog-friendly park located along the river. The park offers a serene environment with a river, stream, or creek for dogs to enjoy. The park is open from 7 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week. For more information, visitors can visit the city's website at rochestermn.gov or contact the park's phone number at 507-328-2900 or email at rpt@rochestermn.gov.

Park hours: 7 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Cooke Park

Cooke Park in Rochester, Minnesota offers dog owners a scenic outdoor space with agility equipment, a designated area for small dogs, a lake or pond for water play, and trails for walks or runs. The park is open from 7 AM to 10 PM every day of the week, providing plenty of time for pets to enjoy the amenities. For more information, interested parties can contact the park at 507-328-2525.

Park hours: 7 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

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Saint Peter Dog Park

Saint Peter Dog Park in Minnesota is located at 43358 Rabbit Rd and is an unfenced dog park that is small dog friendly. It offers amenities such as chairs and tables for visitors to use. The park is open from sunrise to sunset and more information can be found on their website at https://www.saintpetermn.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Saint-Peter-Dog-Park-16. For inquiries, you can contact them at (507) 934-0070 or email jenh@saintpetermn.gov.

Park hours: sunrise to sunset

Jean & Carl Frank Canine Park

The Jean & Carl Frank Canine Park in Rochester, Minnesota is an unfenced dog park located at 1839 Pinewood Rd. Owners are required to clean up after their dogs and must have a cleanup device at all times. Dogs must be on leash upon arrival and departure, properly licensed and vaccinated, and owners must be in verbal control and within sight of their dogs. Aggressive behavior, biting, fighting, and excessive barking are not allowed. The park offers amenities such as agility equipment, a dog washing area, and a field. Small dogs are welcome. For more information, visit their website at https://www.rochestermn.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/62/44 or call (507) 328-2525.

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Dog Park at Kiwanis Recreation Area

The dog park at Kiwanis Recreation Area in Mankato, Minnesota is an unfenced enclosure that welcomes small dogs. It features an indoor restroom for visitors and is located near a river, stream or creek. The park is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and offers a beautiful natural setting for dogs to run and play. For more information, visit their website at https://www.mankatomn.gov/about-mankato/parks-trails-and-recreation/community-parks/kiwanis-recreation-area or contact them at (507) 387-8600 or 311@mankatomn.gov.

Park hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily

Happy Hounds Sniffspot 🐕

***We are closed for the season! We will reopen 4/1/26. See you in the Spring!*** 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 😊

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 smatthews@lakevillemn.gov. 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

Mayo Park

Mayo Park is a small dog-friendly park located in Rochester, Minnesota. It offers a trail for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The park is open from 7 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week. For more information, visitors can contact the park at 507-328-2201.

Park hours: 7 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

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.

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.

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.

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

Savage Dog Park

Savage Dog Park in Savage, Minnesota is an unfenced park located at 12425 Xenwood Ave. This park is open from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday to Sunday and offers amenities such as a field, dog drinking water, and is small dog friendly. Contact them at (952) 224-3420 or email policeadmin@cityofsavage.com. More information can be found on their website: https://www.cityofsavage.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/46/1194.

Park hours: M - F: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Rivertown Dog Park

Rivertown Dog Park in Hastings, Minnesota is an unfenced park that operates daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Owners must pick up after their dogs, keep them leashed outside the designated off-leash area, and follow various restrictions such as a limit of three dogs per person and no aggressive behavior. The park offers amenities such as water, seating, and a field for dogs to run in. Owners must ensure their dogs are licensed, vaccinated, and under control at all times. For more information, visit their website or contact them at (651) 480-6175.

Park hours: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Dog Park at Southbridge Community Park

The Dog Park at Southbridge Community Park in Shakopee, Minnesota is an unfenced off-leash area where dogs must be licensed and vaccinated. Owners are responsible for their dogs and must maintain visual and voice control at all times. Clean-up of dog feces is required, and aggressive dogs are not allowed. Children under 16 must be supervised, and certain items like rawhides and food are prohibited. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and offers amenities such as a small dog area, drinking water, and a field. City ordinances are enforced, and the park is tobacco, drugs, and alcohol free.

Park hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, year-round

Bloomington Off-Leash Recreation Area

The Bloomington Off-Leash Recreation Area is an unfenced dog park located at Nesbitt Ave & W 111th St in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dogs must be licensed in the city in which you live, under voice control at all times, and handlers must closely supervise them. Only two dogs per handler are allowed and dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting. Amenities include small dog friendly areas, dog drinking water, an indoor restroom, a lake or pond, and a swimming pool. For more information, visit https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/parks/leash-recreation-area-dogs-nesbitt-ave-and-w-111th-st or contact (952) 563-8877 or email parksrec@BloomingtonMN.gov.

Ariel's 10 Acre Partially Fenced with two ponds/Private Dog Park In Northfield

Hi!! We have 10 a reason that are both wooded amd grassed. We have two kinds for dogs to play in as well! We are way out in the country with all the smells to give your dog a great afternoon!

Bar Bara's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Faribault

Ms. H's 0.3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Rochester

Peaceful, secure large yard right in town :)

Devon's Spot Near Circle Lake

Large yard with 4' picket fence. Beautiful view of pond outside the fence.

Tara's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Rosemount

Alessa's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville

We have a dog loving property with lots of acres to share! A spot for your pets and you to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful outside weather, as well as fetch, and privacy. I will try to accommodate your schedule as much as possible please feel free to reach out with questions!

Madison's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Owatonna

Fully Fenced for your Furbabies

This spot is not a huge country spot, but what it is is the perfect size to not over stimulate your pup. There’s room to run, lots to smell, trees to provide shade, a sandbox to roll in and places to play hide and seek with your bestie! It’s small enough for training and dogs with higher anxiety levels nd big enough to throw a ball or let them run out their zoomies. Tons of leaves that can be piled up for those that like the leaf piles, water bowls, a couple small kid pools in the warmer months, a hose is always available, pet towels available as well!