---
title: "RiverWest Dog Area — dog park in Minneapolis"
description: "RiverWest Dog Area is a off-leash dog area in Minneapolis, Minnesota."
url: "https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/minneapolis/riverwest-dog-area"
last_updated: "2026-06-01"
---

# RiverWest Dog Area

Last updated 2026-06-01

RiverWest Dog Area is a off-leash dog area in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

## What this park has

- Fenced: Not confirmed
- Water point: Not confirmed
- Off-leash: Yes

## 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._

## Common questions

**Is RiverWest Dog Area fenced?**

It is not yet confirmed whether RiverWest Dog Area is fenced. If you have visited, you can help verify it.

**Can dogs be off-leash at RiverWest Dog Area?**

Yes. RiverWest Dog Area is a designated off-leash dog area in Minneapolis.

**Is there water at RiverWest Dog Area?**

A water point has not been confirmed here yet.

**What are the dog rules near RiverWest Dog Area?**

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.

## Location

Coordinates: 44.9813, -93.2616

Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.9812633,-93.261612) · [Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?daddr=44.9812633,-93.261612) · [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=44.9812633&mlon=-93.261612#map=17/44.9812633/-93.261612)

## 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).