Off-Leash Dog Parks

Saint Paul Off-Leash Dog Parks

The City of Saint Paul has seven off-leash dog parks: Arlington Arkwright Dog Park, High Bridge Dog Park, Lilydale Dog Park, Meeker Island Dog Park, Lower Landing Dog Park, Lowertown Dog Park, and Uŋčí Makhá Dog Park. Dogs are only allowed off-leash designated dog parks.

Dog Park Map

For closure notices, visit the Closures and Special Notices webpage.

Located on the corner of Arlington Ave and Arkwright St, the rectangular 4.5 acre plot of land provides wooded trails, open space, and a large bowl-shaped slope for dogs to roam around in.
- Arlington Arkwright Park Webpage
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This seven acre plot of land, the site of a former power plant fueled by coal, was generously given to the City of Saint Paul and transformed into a beautiful dog park following a May of 2012 clean-up. Just west of Upper Landing Park, High Bridge Dog Park provides ample space for dogs and their caretakers.
- High Bridge Dog Park Webpage
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The Lilydale Regional Park dog park opened in 2022. There is a fenced area for large dogs and fenced area for small dogs. If you are traveling by car, park in the boat launch parking lot.
Lower Landing Dog Park opened in late 2022. Located within Lower Landing Park, the site is located just outside of downtown Saint Paul along the Mississippi River.

NOTICE: During winter 2022-23, the dog park may need to close temporarily if the weather is too warm to protect the new turf which has not yet been established. Expect the park to temporarily close for a period in spring 2023 to allow the turf to fully establish.
- Lower Landing Park Webpage
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Located near CHS Field, Lowertown Dog Park is completely fenced in and is a designated off-leash area.
- Lowertown Dog Park Webpage
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The Meeker Island Dog Park is located adjacent to Meeker Island Historic Lock and Dam site, the first and northernmost lock and dam on the Mississippi. The site is located just west of the intersection of Eustice Street and N Mississippi River Blvd near the border of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The park is located along the river at the bottom of the bluff and can be accessed from the entrance along the Mississippi River Blvd trail. It features a dog run and a dog beach. There is no fence surrounding the park, which is bordered by the Mississippi River and the steep river bluffs.

Please note, Meeker Island Dog Park may close in the event of high waters on the Mississippi River. Please see the Closures and Special Notices page for updates.
- Meeker Island Dog Park Webpage
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Uŋčí Makhá Park is located within the Highland Bridge development. The dog park is located on Montreal Ave between S Mt. Curve Blvd and S. Cretin Ave. There are two fenced in areas: an area for energetic, active dogs and an area with a picnic shelter and tables for a more relaxed experience. The park will open at 3:30pm on August 9, 2022.
- Uŋčí Makhá Park Webpage
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