Large outdoor park that has lots of room for dogs to run and chase. The ground is mainly wood chips…read moreand dirt, along with snow today. Most dogs are friendly off leash. The only issues are the garbage cans are outside the fenced area, requiring you to either leave your dog(s) unsupervised or wait until you are going to leave, to dump the pet waste. Overall, a decent place to being your furry family members.

What a great (and hidden) off-leash dog park! I live really close to this park and it was an…read moreawesome find - tons of street parking and a big field for tons of dogs to play in. There are two fence doors to make sure no dogs can run out into the street. On a nice day, it's wonderful to take your dog out here. There are trees which provide shade for you to sit under as well as benches in the park area. I've seen people bring their frisbees, balls, Chuck It's, etc. Be sure to bring some water and water bowls as I'm not sure if there is a hose or other water source. Be prepared to share with other dogs! I'll be sure to tell my friends to check out this dog park close by.

I love this park! The first visit we had was to shoot photos showing the beauty of Minnesota and to…read morepotentially include in a calendar. As we walked the trails with our dogs - on leash - I had some reminiscing about riding my horse on the other side of the lake and sailing with my father. Wonderful memories. Lake Minnewashta Regional Park is a 340 acre park on the shores of Lake Minnewashta. Facilities include a swimming beach, bathhouse, off-leash dog area, reservable picnic shelters, sand volleyball courts, creative playground (which looked like a regular playground), paved boat access, paved bike trails, turf trails for walking and skiing, ski/snowshoe rental, and vending machines. If your dogs are good at dog parks, this is one to visit! The Off Leash Dog Area is fenced-in off-leash dog area at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. This 18-acre site has a separate area for small dogs and approximately one mile of trails. To get in to the off-leash dog area you'll need either a $6 daily or $28 annual vehicle permit. Both are able to be purchased through the honor box at the park entrance by the gate house. Definitely worth visiting!

***This is a review about their off-leash dog park.***…read more Even though I've only visited a few dog parks, Minnewashta's must rank amongst the top! Essentially, Carver County dedicated a small forest to everyone's favorite four-legged friend, where plenty of tall trees, fresh water streams, gigantic leaf piles, paw and foot friendly trails, sizable grassy green spaces, and speedy squirrels for them to chase exist. In other words, dog heaven resides in Chanhassen. Also, don't worry about your pup running away, because there's a huge fence that wraps around the entire park. Aside from the park itself, prior to entering, there's a little area with a water fountain and hose. Visitors can use the hose down your pup, before loading him or her into the car. For $24, you can purchase the annual pass. Otherwise, like me, you'll have to pay $5 per visit. From what I heard from another dog owner, though, no one mans the tollbooth after September, so the park relies on the honor system for payment. Once you arrive, drive slightly past the tollbooth, and open up a metal lid that holds paper envelopes. Put your $5 in and write your name on it. It's a bit of a cumbersome process to enter, but seeing the biggest smile on my dog's face was well worth it.

Alright this review needs an update. Pretty crazy how this river has gotten clean over the past 15…read moreyears. No more barge traffic and no as much heavy industry above the city using the river like a toilet. No more labs but I have a couple of mutts and they love that frolic in the water. If I lived closer, this would be my #1 dog park. I usually get in 2+ miles of walking when I go here with the hounds. I don't have a problem paying for the parking since the city can offer this park. Does it get flooded when it is spring/a lot of rain? Sure but for the most part it is a great romp for the pooches and yourself. A nice incline down to the river requires a climb back up. The old trees that are down and the one thick old ones growing gives the walk a nice shaded feel and helps shelter out the noises of the city.

Sometimes there are not very well behaved dogs and uneducated owners. Beware. The water area needs…read moreto be fenced off as that's a total hazard. It's a nice large space for dogs to run though.

Driving up to this park, I was a little concerned because I couldn't see all of it. Once we got in…read morethere, it was so big! When we went there weren't many dogs there but a few came after we were there for a bit. Lots of space for dogs to roam. I wish there was some equipment for them to play on or something though.

I was very excited when I saw there was a new dog park located within miles of my home!…read more Today was our first visit to this dog park - and I am impressed. It is much nicer & much bigger than I was expecting. You have to keep in mind that this dog park is located right in the middle of the city. The area surrounding the park is mixed residential/industrial with train tracks running along the back part of the park. The park itself is really nice! Unlike most dog parks, this one has a lot of grass! It feels like a big open prairie! My dogs really seemed to love how wide open it is + every surface wasn't piled high with wood chips (which seem to hurt their paws a bit). There are tons of water dishes around to use & like most dog parks, it's best to bring water for your own dog/s + some to share. There were balls available (although none of my dogs play fetch). Benches + chairs to sit in. The fence was high enough to keep my rather large Foxhound inside (he's quite an escape artist - so good/high fences are important to me). Poop bags are supplied + there is a garbage can located inside the park... I just really liked this park...and I will definitely be going back here with my pups...

Every time we camp at Bunker Hills Campground, we bring our pups over to this beautiful dog park. I…read morelove the paved trail the human companions can walk on while your dog follows you and can be playful with friends along the way. I encountered some pretty nice humans here, as well as their pups. Enjoyed some nice conversations with strangers or just walked alone. So much space for dogs to run free. Water jugs were at both ends of the park but were both empty on all of our visits, so bring water for your furry friend. The rules say no digging, but there are some decent sized holes under the picnic tables where the dogs have tried to find a cool place to lay down. Lots of trees, well maintained, bags and buckets for doggy doo. On one occasion there were gunshots at a nearby shooting range that kind of spooked my pups so just be aware. Otherwise, our dogs were so excited to hop in the car and know they were coming here. You can also walk the trails, but it's a hike from the campground and our pup was tired out just walking to the park. Plenty of parking, though traffic can get heavy entering if arriving when the nearby dump opens.

I like this place in a pinch. If I'm running around with the hounds and they need to get a quick…read moresniff on and I'm close by, this is where I go. It's fairly long, a small dog area and it is great for the owners who have the dogs who like to retrieve as it is a great spot to launch that tennis ball.

Great park, friendly and responsible pet owners. Seems to be an easy way to help dogs socialize…read morewithout having to drive too far

First time here! Very big dog park with trails, hills and open fields. A great place to take your…read moredog running and letting them loose! One of my top ones in the twin cities

This is our favorite dog park in EP. Sometimes I go to the smaller park on Flying Cloud because it…read morehas a separate little-dog area, but I've never had any trouble at Staring with either my mini dachshund or chihuahua. This is a great park for dogs who love to run fast, like our corgi, or dogs who just like to sniff, pee on every blade of grass, and wander along. I love that the park is a fully fenced 4-acre hilly woodland place and even if a dog runs away, they can't get out and will find you eventually. There's no open or standing water, so your pooch won't get wet and stinky for your ride home. Spring and fall are my favorite times here because these woods get buggy in summer; that's when I switch to the park on Flying Cloud. It's smaller, just over an acre, but more open (wear sunscreen!) and there is agility equipment for both the large dog side and the little dog side. It's hilarious to watch my doxie "leap" over the 4" hurdle!

This park is right by the river with two big areas and several benches.There are a few medium…read moretrees. There are two water fountains one on each side. It's a pleasant play for dogs to run and walk. There is a lot of traffic noise. And sometimes there are shady people around the park. We visit often.

Beautiful dog park fenced in with lots of grass, benches and a beautiful overlook in the…read moreMississippi River. I have had the entire park to myself multiple times and there are two separate fenced in sections to be used for big and small dogs although you can mix and mingle especially during slow times. I haven't been able to get any of the drinking fountains to work which would be helpful to fill up doggie dishes so I have started bringing my own water. Contrary, this might be due to the nice season coming to a close where the water is flipped off? Some negatives of this park is that the parking lot is a very short hike near busy Shepard Road, the cars are loud zooming by and this used to the old location of the homeless tent city and you will still find some homeless crowds when you visit near the park but not inside. Overall, I have enjoyed my visits! I'm thankful this space got turned into something positive. Yay doggies!