Dog walking in Champlin

West Coon Rapids

Another dog-friendly restaurant in Champlin that you won't want to miss is Maverick's Wood Grill in the southeastern neighborhood of West Coon Rapids. There are all sorts of outdoor tables to choose from at Maverick's where you can munch on dishes infused with a smoky flavor from a blend of Minnesota woods. Their food is all made on-site from scratch, and their menu includes dishes like steaks, chops, fish, produce, and much more. Throughout the week there are often live music events for you to check out as well. Maverick's is just a few minutes from the Mississippi River shoreline, which is a lovely spot to go for an after-dinner walk with your dog.

Northeast Maple Grove

The northeastern corner of Maple Grove, Minnesota is only four miles from Champlin, and that's where you'll find the section of Elm Creek Reserve with an off-leash dog park. There are an astounding 29 acres of space for you and your dog to explore here, and within that space, there are separate areas for big and small dogs. If your dog is a swimmer, they'll love that there's also a fenced swimming area in the park. Elm Creek Dog Off-Leash also has several walking trails for you to trek with your dog, and seating areas for humans. Be sure to pick up a daily or annual pass before you visit the park.

Reservoir Woods

In about half an hour, you and your dog can drive to the southeastern corner of Roseville, a city just east of Minneapolis. This area is home to the Reservoir Woods Park, a 115-acre natural oasis with a variety of terrain and several trails to explore. The southeastern corner of the park includes the Woodview Dog Park, which has a wide open, unfenced space for all dogs to play, as well as a five-acre fenced space. Certain hours of the day are designated just for small dogs to use the fenced area, and there are also several soft-surface trails throughout the park.

Valley Place

Bassett Creek is a neighborhood in southeastern Crystal, Minnesota, and it's just over a 20-minute drive from Champlin. This area is also home to the Bassett Creek Dog Park, an off-leash area where dogs of all sizes can interact in the same space. The Bassett Creek Dog Park has some grassy areas as well as wood chips, and there's fresh drinking water available. This clean and well-maintained off-leash park also has seating and shade areas for pet parents and waste disposal supplies. Surrounding Bassett Creek Dog Park are wooded areas with walking trails, and you can trek these trails with your dog when they're on a leash.

Calhoun Isles

Calhoun Isles is an area of western Minneapolis that is also home to the Uptown business district. It's about a half-hour drive from Champlin, and this is where you'll find the Lake of the Isles Dog Park. This spacious off-leash park is located in a scenic area, and it includes separate enclosures for big and small dogs. If you plan on visiting the park later in the day, you'll appreciate that there is flood lighting for night-time use. There are benches, balls, and sticks galore in the Lake of the Isles Dog Park, but be sure to bring your own water!