Address

5399 Minnehaha Park Drive S
Minneapolis, MN 55417

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Contact

Phone: 612-230-6400
Emailinfo@minneapolisparks.org

Park Hours

6 am-midnight

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Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park

Part of: Minnehaha Regional Park

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Good to Know

Dog Park located on the South side of Minnehaha Park

Entrance located at East 54th Street and Hiawatha Avenue

Parking Information

Parking Lot located at East 54th Street and Minnehaha Avenue

Partially Fenced

Pay a Citation

Did You Know?

We have eight off-leash recreation areas for your dog to run, play, and meet new friends.

Locate your nearest dog park

New Dog Park Boundary Signs

Trail markers along the park property line let dog park users know when they are leaving the dog park and entering National Park Service (NPS) land. The NPS enforces a national leash law for pets.

Size: more than 6 acres

Neighborhood: Hiawatha and Minnehaha

Service AreaSouth

Commissioner District5

Dogs in Parks

We allow dogs in our parks, but you may only let your dog off leash within our eight designated off-leash recreation areas. Ordinance PB2-18

Annual Permit

Minneapolis Residents
$38 first dog
$27 each additional dog

Non-Minneapolis Residents
$66 first dog
$33 each additional dog

Ways to Buy/Renew a Permit

Option 1: Online

Buy an Annual Permit

Option 2: Online

Mail paper permit application [PDF] to Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 2117 West River Rd N Minneapolis, MN 55411

Option 3: Drop Off

Drop off paper permit application [PDF] in person at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 2117 West River Rd N Minneapolis, MN 55411 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm

Option 4: Call

Call 612-230-6400 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm

Daily Permit

Residents/Non-Residents
$5 for each dog

Ways to Buy/Renew a Permit

Option 1: Online

Buy a Daily Permit

Option 2: Online

Mail paper permit application [PDF] to Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 2117 West River Rd N Minneapolis, MN 55411

Option 3: Drop Off

Drop off paper permit application [PDF] in person at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 2117 West River Rd N Minneapolis, MN 55411 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm

Option 4: Call

Call 612-230-6400 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm

Off-Leash Dog Park Rules

Handlers must observe the following rules when inside Off-Leash Dog Parks (OLDPs).

  1. Handlers must individually leash their dogs except when inside a designated OLDP. 
  2. All handlers must possess an Off-Leash Dog Park Permit [PDF] for their dog(s).
  3. Off-leash dog parks are open during regular park hours of 6 am-10 pm.
  4. Dogs declared as dangerous animals under city code or potentially dangerous under state statutes may not use OLDPs.
  5. Dogs in heat may not use OLDPs.
  6. No more than three dogs per handler permitted at one time.
  7. Handlers must have their dog(s) under control at all times and may not let their dog(s) out of sight.
  8. An attending adult must closely supervise all children.
  9. Handlers must leash dog(s) at the first sign of aggression or unruliness.
  10. Handlers must always clean up after their dog(s).
  11. 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.

In the event of an emergency, aggressive dog or criminal activity, dial 911.

All reports about dog bites and attacks will be reviewed to determine whether the aggressive dog will be declared dangerous under state statue or city ordinance. If such a declaration is made, we will immediately revoke the off-leash permit.