DogMapOpen dog park · Hiawatha / Minnehaha · 5399 Minnehaha Park Dr S, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park
Minneapolis's signature off-leash area — over 6 acres of riverbank woods in Minnehaha Regional Park with a genuine dog beach on the Mississippi where dogs splash and swim. The city's largest off-leash park.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedPartly fenced
- WaterRiver
- Size6+ acres
- HoursOff-leash all day · 6 AM–10 PM
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Minnehaha Park lots (paid in season) off Minnehaha Park Dr.
Good to know
- CLOSURE PENDING: the Park Board voted June 17, 2026 to decommission this off-leash park (it sits on land sacred to the Dakota near Coldwater Spring); dogs must be leashed here by Dec 31, 2026 — verify status before you go.
- Paid Minneapolis Park Board permit required: $38/yr first dog (resident), $66/yr (non-resident), or $5/day; a current city pet license and rabies vaccination are also required.
- Open year-round; the river dog beach freezes over in deep winter, so swimming is a warm-season activity.
About Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park
Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park is a paid open dog park in Minneapolis, Minnesota where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's partly fenced, with a river to swim in. Size: 6+ acres.
Rules verified · source: Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park?
- Yes — Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park fenced?
- Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park is partly fenced — there's an enclosed area plus open ground, so reliable recall still helps.
- Can my dog swim at Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park?
- Yes — Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park has ocean surf to swim in. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.
- Is Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park free?
- Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park is paid or ticketed — Minnehaha Park lots (paid in season) off Minnehaha Park Dr.
- Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
- Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.