Dog walking in Savage

North Savage

The Savage Dog Park is located in the town's northern quadrant, and it has more than two acres of land for your dog to enjoy. There are separate enclosures for big and small dogs, and there are baskets of dog toys hanging along the fences throughout the park. During the warmer months of the year, there's running water available for your dog to drink. If you are visiting in the winter, you'll appreciate that the park's paths are regularly cleared of snow. There are also mailboxes in the dog park stocked with waste disposal supplies, as well as lighting for night-time visits and portable restrooms for pet parents.

West Bloomington

In less than ten minutes, you and your dog can drive north to West Bloomington, an area of Bloomington, Minnesota. This neighborhood is home to the city's namesake dog park, which sits on more than 25 acres of land. The Bloomington Dog Park has separate enclosures for big and small dogs, and there are wooded areas in the park as well as open fields where your dog can chase a ball. If your dog is a swimmer, they can check out the pond in the dog park, which makes for a great place to cool off. There's also drinking water and waste disposal supplies available in the park.

Wood Park East

You and your pooch can drive to the southeastern corner of Burnsville, Minnesota in less than 15 minutes, and this trip will get you to the Alimagnet Dog Park. This off-leash dog park occupies seven acres of land, and in that space, there are separate enclosures for big and small dogs, as well as a canine swimming area. For winter visits, there's a heated shelter for pet parents, as well as heated water bowls to keep drinking water from freezing. Visitors love that there are walking paths, wooded areas, open fields, and waste disposal supplies. As an added security measure, the Alimagnet Dog Park also has a double-gated entry system.

Reservoir Woods

Roseville is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota that's just east of Minneapolis, and the town's southeastern quadrant is a half-hour drive from Savage. This area is home to the Woodview Dog Park, which is part of Reservoir Woods Park. This 115-acre city park has plenty of space for you to check out with your dog on a leash, and the dog park takes up more than five acres. Some sections of the dog park aren't fenced, but there are areas that are fully enclosed, and certain hours of the day are designated just for small dogs. If you visit during the summer, your dog can also take a dip in the lake!

Minnehaha

The area of southeast Minneapolis known as Minnehaha is just a 20-minute drive from Savage. This area is home to its namesake dog park, and this off-leash park has trails to explore, as well as swimming access for dogs in the Mississippi River. There are more than seven acres to explore, and you'll need to purchase an off-leash permit to avoid being fined by the city. The rest of Minnehaha Regional Park has more than 167 acres of features to enjoy, including waterfalls, gardens, paths, sports fields, and picnic areas. Your doggo can check out the rest of the park with you when they're wearing their leash.