Compare 3 spots in St. Paul with off-leash status, hours and parking before you head out.
3 spots mapped · 2026 · updated June 25, 2026
Desnoyer Park · 471 Mississippi River Blvd N, Saint Paul, MN 55104
An unfenced off-leash run with a real dog beach on the Mississippi River, tucked below the river bluffs near the St. Paul/Minneapolis line. One of the few Twin Cities spots where dogs swim in the river — and it's free.
West Side / Upper Landing · 59 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
A fully enclosed 7-acre off-leash park on a reclaimed former power-plant site beneath the Smith Avenue High Bridge, just above the river. Spacious and free.
Payne-Phalen · 400 Arlington Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55130
A completely enclosed ~4.5-acre off-leash park with wooded trails, a shaded forest section, a sizable open area and a bowl-shaped slope. Five gated entrances and free to use.