This is a great dog park in Eau Clair. It's close to the freeway so a stop while traveling with a…read moredog works out well. Water, chairs and poop bags is all provided. It's big with mature trees for shade and open areas for tennis balls or frisbees. One additional note, the back area has a bunch of Elm trees, not common anymore. One of these is huge, a rare sight!

traveling through the states w my dog/son and found this gem. beautiful spot in a beautiful city…read more tons of land for your pup to run through along w an estimated mile track for the parents to walk on. the grass is so good you can practically lay out under a tree. this dog park is a must

I'll give this park 4 stars due to the large fenced area for the dog park, the picnic shelter,…read morerestrooms, small beach and the usually quiet wooded area. The parking lot is also large and there are hiking trails as well.

We bring our dogs here all the time. There is so much potential for this place. I wish North Branch…read morewould invest more into it. It is a great park regardless though.

As a previous campground host, this was THE # 1 place I recommended people check out while here…read more It's only a 5 minute drive up. It is SPECTACULAR. I cannot imagine why anyone would give it less than 5 stars. While there are only swings here ( marked down by a previous viewer for this reason) there is lots of grassy area for kids to run around far away from the cliffs. Be aware, there are no guardrails at the viewing point... so watch kiddos closely . Enjoy the views of the Minnesota bluffs across the water as you gaze upon the Mississippi river down below and the Alma dam to your right ! You might get lucky and see a barge coming through. There is a steep hiking trail @ the north end of 2nd St in Alma to start your way up. Otherwise, you drive up from the far South end of town. Well marked. Don't miss this "beautiful view"!

Buena vista park is nice little place with a terrific view of the Mississippi, the Alma lock and…read moredam and a lot of interesting scenery in between. There are some nice stair and benches, plus a restroom (that I did not go into, so no idea if it is a flush one or not) by the parking lot. Not any barriers between you and the bluff, but it isnt too bad as far as the fear factor. We had a nice little visit and the photo ops are GREAT!! It was an easy enough drive up to the park from Alma as well. Nice little place

I feel like my dog should be writing this review, but she doesn't have the best written…read morecommunication skills so I will fill in on her behalf. Dakota Woods is an all around good off-leash dog park. It's about 40 acres in size with half being wooded and the remainder a combination of mowed grass and some taller grass (there are no ponds or lakes to worry about). Paths cut through the woods that are great for walking with or without your furry companion. The only downside to this park is it's quite close to a landfill which can add a bit of an unpleasant aroma to the air. I've never found it to be that bad, but those with sensitive noses should take note. We've found the people and their dogs to be friendly. If you're looking for a spot to take your dog this is it!

I love this dog park. It is not free. You can buy an annual pass or pay a pay box each time you…read morego there. This place is well maintained with wood chips on the paths. Most owners pick-up after their dog. There isn't any mud, no smell. Since this is a pay lot, the owners and animals are better than the free places. Our Puggle, Sammie likes this place also. We have been going here for years.

We did a quick walk down to the falls. It was impressive and pretty. There were a few people around…read moreso I didn't get the greatest nature only picture but it was worth the 100+ steps down and back and only took maybe about 15 minutes.

So beautiful. Worth the stop. You can either make a quick…read moretrip down the stairs or take the trails. The waterfall has a picnic area for family to hang out. Keep it clean cause it is so beautiful. You can get up behind the falls or play in it.

Feels like a camping get-a-way even if you are a local to Minnesota due to its large farm style…read morerunning space(s). While I am 30-minutes from this park, I will be returning as my boys love car rides to begin with and had a blast running around in the open field. The parking is spacious and takes you down a dirt hill path with great signage so that you understand you are going to the right location. There is one big gate entry and right now during the winter please be very careful as the hill to walk down is slippery and icy. I enjoyed it here as it wasn't muddy and there were a lot of other dogs allowing for a playful experience. It looks like there are some other walking paths that are not fenced which I didn't attempt but good to be aware of for folks with well behaved dogs who don't run away. Enjoy!

Our now favorite park. Love that it's a large and safe space and environment for pets. Pet owners…read moreare courteous and kind as well. Did not come across any dog poop too! May we continue to pick up after our pets for others to also be mindful, relax and enjoy! The field has hiking trails on every corner too. Great landscape.

We couldn't love our neighborhood dog park more! Great dogs, friendly owners, clean grounds. We…read morelove it there!

Entirely fenced in and a lot of room to roam. Water available. Trash cans, Bowls and waste bags are…read moreavailable. Clean park and respectful dog owners. Next to Otter lake, No access to the lake itself. Ample parking. Public Biff toilet for humans. Area for small dogs too.

Hands down, best dog park in the area. Absolutely massive. Separate entrances and exits to…read moreaccommodate the higher traffic. FOR PUPS Tons of ponds, large and small, for pups of all sizes to comfortably splash around in. So much land for doggos to chase each other at full speed. Balls strewn all over. FOR HUMANS Picnic tables in every cleared area and by every pond. Free libraries with a small selection of books, primarily novels. Free poop bag dispensers by main trash and recycling areas. Only thing we need now is a shower area to rinse off stinky pondwater after playtime! Maybe a paid treat dispenser to help pay for upkeep and expenses.

This is what a dog park SHOULD be. It's 35 acres of fenced freedom for our furry friends. It is…read moreactually a beautiful piece of property with a multitude of trails running through the foest and rolling hills. There are 2 open areas, one on the north side just in from the north entrance. The other, on the south side just down from the south entrance. There are 3 big ponds for dogs to swim. And a more open grassy area at the north-east corner. Nice wood benches throughout! Try this park out, it'll be your favorite too!!!

This dog park is next to the Chisago City water tower on the north side of Hwy 8. The off leash…read morepark is divided into two fenced sections and a fenced entry. The larger area is heavily wooded with deciduous trees with about an acre to roam and run. The other section is long and narrow and much smaller, yet enough room to play fetch and run around especially for smaller dogs. There is a large parking lot extending from the dog park past the water tower and down to a playground. The few times we have been here it has been quiet with only us there or one or two others. It's kept fairly clean and appears to be a work in progress with brushing, tree trimming and etc to keep up, but overall is very adequate to meet our needs as we begin to train our new dog.

What an amazing slice of nature. I love a water feature - always so calming and beautiful. The…read moretrials were pretty accessible and it was crowded with a diverse group of ages and physical abilities. Seriously a great park!

The falls at this park are beautiful!…read more It's a short hike from the parking area ($5 fee to park) to the falls. The trails aren't labeled, but I believe most of them lead to the falls. With the water so high this year, you can hear the falls from the parking lot, so you can literally follow the sound. The trails are unpaved, and not flat and easy. We didn't find many hiking trails other than what led to the falls, but we were on the south side, so perhaps there are more on the north side?