user
Elm Creek Park Reserve - Dog Off-leash Area
11750 Zachary Ln N, Champlin, MN 55316, United States
Appearance

Comments
Be
Review №1

As of now, my favorite dog park. It has 1 small section for small, puppy, senior, and fragile dog. Its all grass and plenty for dogs to room and explore.The other section is for all size dogs and it has a trial, 15-30 minutes walk depending on your own paste. Its also have an open field or up hill for dogs to room and a shelter house. Along with it, it has another section where there will be ponds for dogs to swim. I guess the down side, I live too far from here. But I recommend for all dogs to come here.

Da
Review №2

Very big! Nice shallow pond in the back for the dogs to run or rollaround in. The pond is gated, so you dont have to worry about your frie d running straight for it.Well kept trails and plenty ty of benches to sit and just watch them run around.

Li
Review №3

This park is amazing! Very well maintained, fenced water area, and restrooms! Daisy can run and snoop to her hearts content and I can enjoy a beautiful walk. We try to go every day, rain or shine.

Jo
Review №4

Very large park. My two pups love it here. Most everyone is aware and watches their dogs carefully.

Ro
Review №5

It’s amazing. Normally, I hate to pay to use a dog park but I have to admit this one is actually worth the annual fee. Fenced in off leash. Separate area for small dogs. 2 Huge wooded fenced areas with paths to walk. My dog was in heaven. Only downside is that it’s so big we couldn’t always see our dog and so it can be challenging to supervise the interaction between dogs. Dogs all seemed well behaved when we visited. Our dog is good about coming back to us but if your dog doesn’t like to come to you, you may have trouble getting them to want to leave.

Em
Review №6

This was my first time at this dog park and honestly I was in awe at how amazing and large the space was! Hands down the best dog park Ive ever been to!

Mi
Review №7

Took my two big dogs today for the pond and they loved it! Lots of trails to take and spots for them to rough house. All the dogs seems happy, even the high strung ones were on good behavior. The pond is pretty shallow so I dont think any dog could drown even if trying to.

Ra
Review №8

Great dog park, with TONS of space and nice little trails. Also has a nice water area for dogs to swim but its fenced off if you dont want a wet muddy dog. We go there 2-3 times per week and its always a great experience for my pup.

Th
Review №9

A great park, very large too. Fenced in area for smaller dogs and a pond for swimming too. I love this place!

Br
Review №10

Great fenced in off leash sign park. A separate area for smaller dogs if you need that. A few wooded hiking trails and a fenced in pond for swimming also. A great gem of a park work lots of parking. Less busy than a lot of other popular dog parks like Minnehaha or Battle Creek.

Ke
Review №11

Great park! Lots of space. Gated dog beach area where dogs can swim. Beautiful walking trails. Separate fenced area for small dogs and puppies! My dogs love coming here and so do I ! I recommend bringing bug spray if you plan on walking the paths and water for your dogs, sometimes the fountain they provide is not working.

Ja
Review №12

Nice grounds with great walking trails. The water pond in the middle was a wonderful surprise. Our dog loved that!

Pa
Review №13

Great for letting the dogs run and have fun. Huge area with lots of varied trails plus a pond for them to splash in.

Al
Review №14

One of the bigger three rivers dog parks. Almost 30 acres. Lots of trails and always busy with lots of dogs. There is a pretty big beach for dogs to swim too and a bathroom outside of the main entrance.

Ni
Review №15

Beautiful area for dogs to enjoy as well as humans to take in some nature and classic Minnesota views. The area is well kept by those whom frequent it, in the sense of Ive never seen trash or anything concerning whilst walking with my dogs throughout the seasons. Also enjoy amongst the very large areas there are very well kept paths throughout, heading in many directions. Biggest and best dog park in its area. Even a fenced in swimming pond within!

Je
Review №16

Great big filly fenced in area with many paths. Favorite dog park in area. Although, people need to do better at cleaning up after their dogs. It gets very messy in the spring with the melting snow and hidden poo piles everywhere.

Ka
Review №17

Love this park! Lots of trails to walk and it has a separate fenced in area with a pond. There is also a small dog area. My biggest complaint is that they should haul some more sand to the pond so it isnt just mud. There are also some spots outside of the pond area that stay wet so be prepared for a muddy puppy!

Ti
Review №18

29 acres of tail wagging joy. Nice variety of trails and wide open spaces, and the park is well maintained. Great place for your four legged friend to get some exercise and do some exploring without being leashed up

An
Review №19

Beautiful dog park, has an open area for play as well as Trail like hike area that is enclosed for dogs to explore.

Li
Review №20

Nice place to bring your dogs. Theres a pond theyll love and plenty of places to walk with them off leash

Fr
Review №21

Great place to bring your dog. Friendly people big park and lots of trails

Tu
Review №22

Best dog park we have ever been too. The small part is perfect for puppies, small and older dogs. Perfect for off leash training with puppies, then you could go to the next part which is a small pond area with almost a muddy like beach, still pretty huge, All fenced in, except one of the gates to the pond area a small dog or puppy could easily fit through, our 4 month old aussie slipped right through. Then the largest part surrounds that. So it is all completely fenced off. Be careful with small dogs and puppies cuz there can be a few dog scuffles in the large area. It also cost 6.50 to get in.

Be
Review №23

Nice park. Although unsure of how the whole box thing works. This park is one of the biggest, cleanest ,and open dog parks around. It was worth the 15 minute drive. We will got back. Lots of nice people and dogs loved these grounds.

Sa
Review №24

100% fenced and interior fences too in case you dont want your dog to visit the pond. I have met more nice people than mean ones here. Winter or summer my dog loves it! Rubber boots are good to have in the spring and bug spray in the summer but it is worth it.

Ki
Review №25

I love this dog park for my babies!

Ka
Review №26

26 acre off leash park with a separate area for small and older dogs. Nice trails through wooded park and a pond for the dogs who love to swim.

Il
Review №27

Remodeled recently. Made it much better.They moved the fence on tha back of swapm to limit amount of mud dogs can get into.But very crowded.

La
Review №28

Nice wooded dog park with groomed trails. Its a 3 Rivers Parks facility so it is well maintained. This one has restrooms at the gate that lets you into the dog park. They also have dog waste bags. There is a pond that is fenced in with gates to get in and out. I cant say much about that since I was here in the winter and it was frozen over. Wonderful place to walk the dog.

Na
Review №29

Nice place to bring your dog. Well worth the annual fee to have such a wide open place for your dogs to run and play.

Wi
Review №30

Great park and our dog loved it . Would recommend it

Na
Review №31

Great pond and wetland area with trails through wooded sections. Fencing around area for small dogs and pond.

An
Review №32

A nice trail for the dogs to run, some water for them to play in too. The majority of the water is fenced off, but there are some water holes along the trail.

Da
Review №33

Great to get exercise while exercising the dogs! The dogs love running! Dont worry, its all fenced. You cant lose your dogs!

Sa
Review №34

This park is great! Theres a smaller area for small dogs and a huge area for large dogs or dogs that are more comfortable, as this is an off leash park. Its really difficult to walk right now for people and dogs, as its filled with ice! Normally, a great place for both dogs and people to get exercise!

El
Review №35

Oakley loves coming here!! The people are very nice, the area is huge and Oakley runs for miles, and the dogs are really well behaved from what I’ve seen! The prices for passes aren’t bad either. Love love love!

An
Review №36

Great park with varied trails. Endless fun for the dog and good exercise for humans and dogs alike! Swimming pond for the pooch but if you like a clean dog, this park isnt for you as there are some fantastic mud puddles that are irresistible to four legged friends. Also, dont be the guy that keeps your dog an a leash. Your poor pooch is here to run and if they havent been socialized well enough to have good manners with other dogs, they shouldnt be here.

Li
Review №37

We LOVE this park and its totally doggie heaven for our pup. Wonderful wooded paths, open areas and tall grasses for the dogs to explore safely as it is all fenced in. Other people and dogs we have met have been courteus and friendly. Perfect place to get family-dog binding time and have your pup burn off all their energy with lots of new friends!

Ke
Review №38

Great trail but lots of swampy water outside of the designated swim pond that is fenced separately

Au
Review №39

The trails and park itself were amazing, our dog had so much fun walking off leash and meeting other dogs. Everyone we met (both dogs and humans) were super polite. The only reason its not 5 stars is that the single bathroom was DISGUSTING and had no toilet paper and the hand sanitizer was empty. The watering area had no working water. So its a wonderful park but needs better upkeep.

am
Review №40

Wow - huge. Includes water, trails, and close to the rest of the amenities at Elm Creek!

He
Review №41

Best dog park in the cities, lots of open space for your pup to run and play with other dogs. Generally speaking there are few issues and good people who watch their dogs.

An
Review №42

Lots of space to play, with beautiful, peaceful paths.

Ol
Review №43

This park is huge! There are wide open areas, as well as more secluded ones. There is a fenced in swimming pond within the park (the pond is a bit muddy though). The park itself seemed clean and well maintained. There is a large parking lot. We went around 2 pm on Friday, and there was only two other dogs in the large dog area. There is a paved walking path down the road as well! We only wish it was closer to downtown Minneapolis. ️

Ja
Review №44

Great open spaces, forested paths, and a pond for dogs to swim.

Br
Review №45

Owners and dog parents who keep a good eye on their dogs. Dogs are almost always friendly. Sometimes wondering other gets scared and reacts. But people are quick to step in and restore calm. Good trails to walk on, water right there for your dog, and two separate areas for big dogs and little dogs. What more could you ask for?

De
Review №46

Awesome, large fenced area for dogs. Trees, grass, sand and even a pond to swim! Water is on site as well.

Sh
Review №47

Pond water and my dog loves this place

Mi
Review №48

Great time with my dog !!

An
Review №49

It was really muddy.

Ev
Review №50

Nice open area for the dogs to run around

Vl
Review №51

Pretty decent size dog park and well maintained. Love it here

Ca
Review №52

Great open dog park

He
Review №53

The facilities themselves are awesome. Didnt realize you need to lay to use a dog park but for a day pass its easy to fill out the slip and its cheap. Not a 5/5 just because its a difficult park to bring a more shy/skiddish dog to. A lot of big energetic dogs in the large dog area.

Sh
Review №54

This is a very well maintain dog park. Well worth the yearly fee!

Jo
Review №55

We go almost exclusively in the winter... It gets muddy in the spring or after rains, and there are a few lowland spots that get swampy... The dogs love it... I just dont love giving them a bath and washing my car seats off every time we go.Great place to run the dog. Bigger than most. Fully fenced. The main pond area has a separate fence and gate that lets you keep your dog out of there if you choose. There are some other low mud/muck holes though..

Ka
Review №56

I love this park! Big park with lots of trails and area for playing, as well as two park-inside-park areas. One for older/smaller dogs thats one of the largest of its kind Ive seen. And a pond area that is also completely fenced. In warmer months theres water spigots for dogs, very nice human restroom facility. The whole area is very well maintained.

Ab
Review №57

This park is beautiful and well kept. The dogs are always friendly and well behaved, and so are their owners :) There is a separately fenced off area with a pond for water-loving dogs, a smaller separated area for small/fragile dogs, and a water pump for hydration.

Sy
Review №58

Soooooo organized and clean

ma
Review №59

Love the size of the park, lots of room for my dog to run and play. Terrain makes it an interesting and good-for-your-body walk.

Ry
Review №60

There is a $6.50 fee unless you have a pass, which seems slightly overpriced, $3 would be more reasonable. However the park is beautiful and there are so many places for dogs (and humans) to explore. There is a separate small dog area, shared water pump, many trails, and a pond. Great place to get some energy out and let your dog be a dog.

er
Review №61

The place was awesome plenty of room for my puppy to run. The people were all very friendly as well

As
Review №62

Very large dog park. Separate fenced in area for the pond. Great place to bring the pups!!

Ju
Review №63

Great place to let your dog run and play. Owners, please pick up after your dog! A hundred dogs visit daily and they all go, can be messy if you dont!

Ed
Review №64

Awesome place to bring your dog. Lots of room to run and play. Walking trails are great for humans too!

Br
Review №65

This is a well manicured park with lots of running space for the doggos and a small swimming area. Be aware there are some swampy parts that are not fenced off. Bring a towel! :)

Da
Review №66

One of my pups favorite places to play. Other dogs to socialize with and plenty of room to walk, run, swim (in a separate gated area), and explore! We go weekly

Ra
Review №67

If you love seeing your dog or dogs run free and go home the happiest kind of tired imaginable, then you definitely need to come here. We havent had any bad experiences with dogs here, and very few moments where we had to say Please dont interact with my dog that way to other owners.There is plenty of room to roam, and if you take the trails around, you can pretty well avoid most people. If you want to interact, hang out at the front gate and your dog will join in the pack of happy pups chasing and playing.In the spring, you may want waterproof clothes or things you dont care about getting covered in mud. The dogs will almost assuredly need either a bath or good rub down with towels. Theyll be soaked and muddy, but So happy.

An
Review №68

Amazing i love it, not the best fan of dog owners but the place is amazing. Its fenced in, they have a small fenced in area with a shallow pond to get your dog used to water. They have another really small fenced in area if you just want to stop in and play some fetch. Super impressed I love this area and place. Elm creek rocks

Ch
Review №69

Great dog park, mostly friendly ppl and dogs.

Ad
Review №70

Nice dog park to stop at. you have to pay for parking.

Je
Review №71

Wonderful place if you are looking for somewhere your dog can run around out in nature, and at the same time you can take a nice walk :)

Gr
Review №72

The best off-leash dog park in the Twin Cities. Plenty of space to walk, a pond if you and your dog want to go that route, and the people are generally cool. Highly recommended.

Br
Review №73

Good stretching space pond enclosed separately within the trail and park so you can opt out of a full bath time with pups (besides dirty paws. ️)

Mi
Review №74

My dog loved it,it was awesome to see him interact with other dogs,30 minute walk

Ja
Review №75

This is the greatest dog park.

Be
Review №76

My dogs love this park, people are always really friendly is pretty well maintained, except the part thats under construction, which is to be expected. They have several trails and a closed off swimming area for the dogs too.

Jo
Review №77

My dog loves this off leash dog park! Its his version of Disneyland. I love that he can run around and find a dog or two to play with, them when hes done he can run off and find new dogs! Ive never met a aggressive dog at this park and if we do happen to come across one, he has plenty of space to run off and not feel cornered.

Ne
Review №78

Its a phenomenal and wonderfully perfect dog park. Only giving a star because after over a year of coming here many times we found out that you have to pay $6.50 each time to come here which is the most ridiculous thing Ive heard of or $45 a year. Paying to use a dog park is dumb. Aquatore is free and so are the other hundreds of wonderful beautiful dog parks in Minnesota. Battlecreek dog park is 40 acres and even more beautiful and the best part its free!

Ro
Review №79

This was a beautiful walk..

Ja
Review №80

Big park with trails. Unlike many dog parks this is one where you can actually walk with your dog and get exercise and train them to stay with you. One full lap around this park is nearly a mile. So many other dog parks are just fenced yards where everyone stands around while their dogs sniff each other. This park has trails. There is a pond for dogs to play in, but it is fenced and gated, so if you dont want to deal with a wet dog you can skip this part. There is a smaller fenced in area for small dogs. There is a pump where you can get water for your dog. There is a pit toilet and a large parking lot.

Ar
Review №81

This is the gold standard of dog parks. A good walk (about a mile on the main path) for the humans, and countless miles for our best friends. There is a fenced off pond that can be accessed if your dog loves to swim. Pretty dirty but that doesnt deter many. Trees, small rolling hills and a part of the path with a canopy of sumac. It really is awesome.

Ka
Review №82

I have an Aussie puppy with a lot of energy to burn. We are also working on off leash training and recalls, this is a great place to do it!We stick to the trails going through the woods as I’ve seen several fights break out in the open areas. Also it would be nice if they could add a couple garbages throughout the park for dog poo as I’ve noticed there are some who do not pick up after themselves towards the back of the park. Let’s be real it’s not very glamorous carrying your dogs poo through an entire 30-acre park until you get back to the front gate.

Lo
Review №83

This place is awesome. Its a huge area with different paths to take depending on what you want to do. Theres a pond, forest, and great walking trails. You do need to pay for used of the park. However, you can get a year pass weigh is a pretty good deal if you go often.

ad
Review №84

Great place to let your pooch mingle with other K9s and get some needed exercise also!

Ki
Review №85

The walking paths are nice and wide and well maintained. The woods you walk through is beautiful. The dog pond was in a separate fenced area. My dog and kids loved that area. Nice section for frail dogs. Water is available as well as one toilet.

Mi
Review №86

One of the best dog parks. Big, wide open with a scenic trail. Just wish the small dog owners would keep their small dogs in the small dog area.

Kj
Review №87

Great dog park! Yes, this park is completely fenced in. The water inside the dog park is also completely fenced in.This park is very spacious so can be difficult with a dog struggling with recall/come. Large small dog section and special section by entrance with well for water.Theres a little dog swimming area thats fenced off within the big dog park, but there is often some big puddles and little creeks that most dogs will still find and get muddy from. Worth it though to walk through this beautiful park! Large walking circle thats great for walking, jogging, or running for you to get some exercise with your dog too.There are picnic tables in several places, including one in the middle of the main walking loop in case you need a break.There are woods and some brush but a lot of the woods area is cleared underneath so theres only a few spots where a pup could hide.

Jo
Review №88

I really like this dog park. It has several gravel walking paths. Some trails are dirt trails. theres a, pond thats in its own fenced in area. In other words you can decide weather or not to let your dog get into the water. There is a double gate at the entrance. Space to take off the leash. Only con: there is only one, single trash can for dog poo. You could end up walking a country mile with a poo bag in your hand. Other than that, its great.

ki
Review №89

I do hope they get the well fixed for the pups to have water.

Te
Review №90

We had an amazing time! this park is Huge (someone told me it is 27 acres). My big boy pup had an amazing time. all the dogs were great and if there might have been a problem (mine is intact-) others with intact males kept to a different direction.. very cooperative- my dog had been in the car for days (driving from Rochester NY... so he really needed this run. and this was definitely a park to come back to

Me
Review №91

Great spot to take a nature walk with your pups!

Ad
Review №92

We recently moved to the area and my 4yo lab mix baby loves this place! I like the fact that the pond is fenced off so i dont have a wet dog unless I plan for it. So far all of the dogs and their parents that we have met here are very friendly! I like the wooded trails and the open space play area options as well.

ni
Review №93

Great parking. Sadly often people dont always pick up after their animals. But that can be common anywhere.TONS of space. Lots of different areas for lots of fun new experiences for the pups.

MI
Review №94

What a great dog park! My dog loves it here.

Cl
Review №95

Great year round off leash park.Get your pass from Three Rivers.People are friendly and most dogs are well socialized.Park is sectioned off by gates and has areas dedicated for small and frail dogs.

An
Review №96

Went there today to check out the park I have 2 small dachshunds and they loved it! I liked it too the only thing is it’s really close to the Large dog section so that makes me a little nervous but otherwise it’s large and big play room! I’m from California and I’m used to dog parks being free so I was surprised you had to pay to enter ... but I’ll buy the pass for a year I think it’s $40 bucks ...

ja
Review №97

Great park for quick walk,close to home.

An
Review №98

Awesome park, pups love it

Br
Review №99

Great for small dogs, too! Large nature-like space with many different paths to take.

Aj
Review №100

Huge dog park, well maintained. Theres open areas and wooded areas; perfect for bringing dogs of any size and temperament.

Information
100 Photos
100 Comments
4.8 Rating
  • Address:11750 Zachary Ln N, Champlin, MN 55316, United States
  • Site:https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/elm-creek-dog-leash-area
  • Phone:+1 763-694-7894
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Dog park
Working hours
  • Monday:5am–10pm
  • Tuesday:5am–10pm
  • Wednesday:5am–10pm
  • Thursday:5am–10pm
  • Friday:5am–10pm
  • Saturday:5am–10pm
  • Sunday:5am–10pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Similar organizations