---
title: "Dog Parks in Minneapolis"
description: "Minneapolis has 10 verified off-leash dog areas, 1 fenced. Each listing below shows fencing, surface, lighting, and access, refreshed from OpenStreetMap and confirmed by local dog owners."
url: "https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis"
last_updated: "2026-06-01"
---

# Dog Parks in Minneapolis

Last updated 2026-06-01

Minneapolis has 10 verified off-leash dog areas, 1 fenced. Each listing below shows fencing, surface, lighting, and access, refreshed from OpenStreetMap and confirmed by local dog owners.

- Parks: 10
- Fenced: 1
- With water: 0
- Lit at night: 0

## Dog rules in United States

- Leash rules are set by city and county codes, not federal law.
- Most areas require a leash in public; off-leash is allowed only in designated dog parks.
- Fines for off-leash violations outside designated areas often run from $25 to $250 or more.

_General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm current rules with the linked authority before you visit. Last verified 2026-05-29._

## All dog parks in Minneapolis

- [205 Bark](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis/205-bark) — Minneapolis, Minnesota. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Franklin Terrace Off-Leash Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis/franklin-terrace-off-leash-dog-park) — Minneapolis, Minnesota. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Gateway Play Area](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis/gateway-play-area) — Minneapolis, Minnesota. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Lake of the Isles Off-Leash Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis/lake-of-the-isles-off-leash-dog-park) — Minneapolis, Minnesota. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Lyndale Farmstead Off-Leash Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis/lyndale-farmstead-off-leash-dog-park) — Minneapolis, Minnesota. off-leash, fenced, water unconfirmed.
- [Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis/minnehaha-off-leash-dog-park) — Minneapolis, Minnesota. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [North Loop Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis/north-loop-dog-park) — Minneapolis, Minnesota. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [RiverWest Dog Area](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis/riverwest-dog-area) — Minneapolis, Minnesota. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Unleashed Hounds & Hops](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis/unleashed-hounds-hops) — Minneapolis, Minnesota. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Victory Prairie Off-Leash Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis/victory-prairie-off-leash-dog-park) — Minneapolis, Minnesota. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.

## Common questions

**How many dog parks are in Minneapolis?**

Minneapolis has 10 verified off-leash dog areas in this directory, 1 of them fenced.

**Are dogs allowed off-leash in Minneapolis?**

Off-leash is allowed only inside designated dog areas like those listed here. Leash rules are set by city and county codes, not federal law.

**Which dog parks in Minneapolis are fenced?**

Lyndale Farmstead Off-Leash Dog Park.

## Sources

Park location and basics from [© OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), available under the ODbL. Sources: [Michigan State University: table of state dog-leash laws](https://www.animallaw.info/topic/table-state-dog-leash-laws) · [American Veterinary Medical Association: dog safety](https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/dog-bite-prevention).