An "off leash area" means any area designated by a governing body within which dogs, under the effective control of their owners, keepers or guardians, may be off leash.
Off leash dog areas:
- Provide an opportunity for dogs to exercise and socialize
- Vary in size and characteristics and have different terrains
- Have amenities that make it clear that dogs are invited, not just permitted
- May include pathways, benches or picnic tables.
Dog Park Guardian Program Information
What's New
Rice Creek Off-Leash Dog Area Site Improvement Update
Fence Update! The fence installation at Rice Creek Off-Leash Dog Area will begin on Monday, July 12, 2010. It is expected that the project may take up to 1 month to complete. The project is being managed by Ramsey County Parks Staff and the work is being performed by work force crews. A map of the fence can be viewed below.
6/15/2010 Meeting Notes
Rice Creek Fence Map
Locations
The off leash areas are located at Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor in Shoreview, the Lower Afton area of Battle Creek Regional Park in Maplewood, the Woodview Open Space Site in Roseville, and the Otter Lake Site in White Bear Township. Acreage of the sites is estimated.
- The Battle Creek site is 35 acres
- The Otter Lake site is 10 acres
- The Rice Creek site is 13 acres
- The Woodview site is 4 acres. This site also has a handicapped accessible area that is entirely fenced
Brochure of Rules and Locations
Socialization - It's Well Beyond the Dog Park
What is socialization? To be social means to be accepting and comfortable with the culture and behaviors of a community. Our dogs are forced to live within our human community, with human behaviors, and the sights and sounds of our culture. It is our responsibility to socialize our dogs so they can feel relaxed and not threatened as they go through life in our world. Read more
