Off Leash Dog Areas

What are they?

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.

Click here for information on Dog Park Guardian Program

September 2009 Newsletter

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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 10 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

Click here for brochure with rules and off leash dog park location maps within the Ramsey County Parks system (pdf)

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.   Click here to read more.