The park is large and busy. People are good about wearing masks but not about keeping track of their dogs. We have only gone twice and the first time my dog was attacked and the owner was no where to be found. The second time, someone let my dog out of the park entirely leaving the gate open when they left. Like.. the number one principle of a dog park with the double gates. Wouldn’t recommend.

Great off-leash dog park for an urban area. Spacious and generally friendly dogs/people. People are good about keeping water bowls at the park. Mulch ground gets muddy sometimes. Giant flood lights keep it lit later in the evenings too, which is nice.

Physically, this is a beautiful dog park. Plenty of space to run around with an incredible view of the lake. I give it a 2 stars only due to owners allowing their aggressively behaving pups to come here. We’ve brought our older dog here (and to other dog parks) a multitude of times, so we are very familiar with how dog parks should work. We arrived here today and it was a battle of the dogs! Unlike anything I’ve ever seen before - so many violently aggressive dogs. If you know your dog hurts other dogs, please don’t bring them here until they’re ready. We’re all dog people, I get the importance of adopting aggressive rescue dogs - but it’s not fair of you to bring them here until they’re ready. If you’re not sure how to gauge that, work with professionals. There were too many innocent pups who were hurt today. We have a golden retriever pup who was completely torn into within just a few minutes here. The other owners say their large dog was playing, fell on our dog, when our pup was crying their dog took it as prey and a reason to attack him? Ok - get dogs like that out of a community space until they’re ready to play without hurting others. 100% owner’s responsibility to control their pups so that no one is hurt, and with that being said I can’t recommend bringing your dogs here until the aggression is controlled.

Love it here! I do photography here and bring my dog! Always lots of dogs to play with and enjoy!

Such a nice spot to bring the dog to run off steam, it is also in a pretty spot accross from lake of the isles. They have a small dog side too. If you are from out of town the mpls. Parkboard has day passes you can use for the park.

Solid dog park. They have an area just for small dogs (less than 20lbs). Which is great for my little puppy

Went on Saturday. So no surprise it was busy. But nice setup. Wood chips mostly everywhere. So if you go after a good rain, expect some muddy holes. There is a nice quiet area away from the busy area.

Smallish dog park, but theres dirt to dig, a log to jump on, and space to run about. There is a separate small dog/puppy area, and it is wheel chair accessable although the mulch may provide an obstacle. Most of the dogs are friendly, but watch out for people who bring their small dogs and puppies into the bug area- their dogs get played with too rough by a bigger dog and the little dog goes into fight mode.

A wonderfully peaceful place to relax with your best friend. Its nice that there is a separate fenced-in area for dogs under 20 pounds: a great idea for pooches (and owners) skittish about being aggravated by the bigger hounds. There are plenty of benches and picnic tables inside the area, many shaded by mature trees, which makes it most inviting.

Always clean and filled with friendly fur babies! Parking can be hit or miss, but its still my favorite dog park!

Love the small dog park! One of the biggest weve been to with our dog. Happy with the seating and space.

Friendly people, well socialized dogs, great space to run, beautiful scenery.

Great place for my dog to run!

Gets so icky with all the mud. Prefer the Lyndale Farmstead dog park that is made of sand/rocks. And our dog loves sticks, so the many twigs and woodchips here just arent a good fit.

Really great dog park. Lots of space, and wood chips which are great because the dogs don’t get so muddy!

Too many dogs. The park needs to accommodate. In the winter just to get in the gate is next to Impossible because its a skating rink

My dog loves this park, she is able to play when she wants and just hand out by herself as well. I love the variety of dogs as mine is still a pup and is getting used to the big dogs. The owners are very friendly and I havent ran into anyone who does not know how to take care of their dog.Quick tip, dont sit in any of the plastic chairs or the edges of the benches.

This fenced in area is great for our dogs that have an off leash permit. A part of the park is for small dogs and the other section is for all dogs. There are benches to sit on. Your dogs will not be sitting. They are busy playing with other dogs and saying hello to the other people.

Great park, even space for little guys

Its a really great dog park for size, but not patrolled often enough. Dog parks are hot beds for people who dont watch their dogs or arent licensed to even be there. Its also light on wood chips and strange that it doesnt have a sidewalk leading to the entrance.

Very large and in a good location. Lots of trees so plenty of shade for those hot days. You do have to parallel park on the street but I have never found that to be a problem. Only reason I don’t give it 5 stars is because there is no hoses anywhere to fill up dog water bowls. You have to bring your own bowls/water which is kinda inconvenient.

While its not the largest dog park in the world, its a good size with plenty of area for the dogs to run either in the shade or out in the open. Theres a large overhead spot light for when it gets dark late, and whomever is in charge is fairly good about updating the mulch on the ground and filling in the many deep holes the pups dig. Warning: it does get VERY muddy as the seasons change.All the pup parents are on top of their dogs - whether they slightly misbehave or use the facilities. Ive been here multiple times a week since I moved to the neighborhood about 8 months ago and Ive only witnessed 1 incident and it was an honest accident - which happens.Overall, it attracts good dogs, its well maintained, and I truly recommend bringing your fur babies in.

We’ve been coming here for the last 3 years with our Pom and love it. The small dog space is really nice and there’s lots of shade. Busy times can be hit or miss but from 5-8pm there’s always a handful of pooches around.

Always busy but could have better maintenance with woodchips etc

One of the best dog parks in Minneapolis (and thats saying a lot) including a large, mostly dry even on rainy days, area for all dogs. There is room to run, explore and areas to go for an uninterrupted game of fetch even on a busy evening. One of the best features is a separate area for small dogs and puppies under 20 pounds, with a separate entrance and connecting gate! A water source is the only thing missing, but there are nearby drinking water and restrooms about 100 yards east near the lake. Very responsible dog owners and visitors in my years of experience!

Love this place!! My dog seems to agree

This is a great dog park because its so close to my house. Not the biggest or the best but very convenient. Owners and dogs here are usually very attentive to their pups and pick up after them.Theres a lot of regulars which is nice and bad. Good if you want to meet people not great if you looking to just chill with your dog.Overall though friendly people and good location.

Home to a family of Eagles this is a younger one

Great location, large and small breeds are separated, clean and well kept up

Izzy loves it and when shes happy Im happy! We always come home tired

Awesome dog park! They have two separate sides- one for small dogs and one for all dogs. Our puppy loves it!

Lots of dogs at any time of the day for your dog to socialize with. Everyone is respectful. Come enough, and youll start to see many familar faces!

Lots of space for all sizes of dogs to run around and play. The small dog (under 20 lb) park is great if you have a smaller dog and youre not sure about them playing with larger dogs. Parking is abundant and easy.

Pretty crowded on the weekends but best local option available.

The dogs here were all so friendly and fun

My dogs love coming here. The people who manage the park keep it very clean.

Huge space! Our favorite fun park of Minneapolis

Plenty of space for dogs to run around and play, needs some more facilities for dogs in my opinion but will come back for sure, near Calhoun lake so good location, overall great experience

We use the small dog park and its great fun; socializing, playing and exercising. As long as the owners are vigilant and conscientious its a great time.

Separate spaces for dogs under 20 lbs and large dogs. Area is woodchipped, so it can get pretty sloppy. Be prepared for a good dog washing after. Bigger dogs have lots of running room. Plenty of bags in case you forgot or ran out.

This dog park is poopy. What genius came up with the idea to use brown mulch as ground cover in a dog park? You just about cant go there without stepping in schnauzer shizzle and dragging it into your car, and then possibly into your house! Probably designed by a cat person!

Lots of room for dog to run free, socialize and play with other dogs

Separate area for small dogs. Plenty of parking. The water bowls for the dogs are almost always filled and the people that come there have always been super nice and friendly.

Great dog park in Minneapolis

Nice and clean, would recommend them to add some dog facilities

Its a good dog park with a separate area for the tiny dogs.

Shade, quiet nooks, open play space, - this small park has it all

This and St. Anthony dog park are my favorite park to go to. Lake of the isles is more square, a little less muddy, has a small dog area (thats not used unless its very busy), and has a little nook off to the side which is nice if you want space away the main action. The owners have all been very responsible. The police check permits here often. Please purchase one! It goes to dog park upkeep.

I think my apartment is bigger than this dog park. If you have a dog that tends to get lost easily, I could see this being a plus. However, my dog loves to run around and explore large areas! It is well maintained, which is nice. There just isnt anything there.

Wide open space with plenty of other dogs to romp with. Only down side is no water fountain for dogs. Be sure to bring your own water for the pup. Grounds are kept up nice, new mulch is added each spring.

Fairly small fenced in park with an even smaller small dog area next to it. There are benches and trees for shade. The ground is covered in wood chips, which is good, but the chips need to be replenished as a large area in the center is mostly just soil. A trip to this park within a couple days of any rain is sure to make your and your dogs paws quite messy. The other parks in the area (ie Minnehaha and Franklin) are larger. If you have a small dog or just want to sit on a park bench while your dog entertains himself off leash, this park may be for you.

The park is great! But because it is a smaller park, note that on gorgeous days, its packed to the brim and can get a little chaotic. Other than that, before and after the park you can go walk around lake of the isles as its right across the street. Great location. Easy parking. Well maintained park. Tip: bring water to share!Edit: changed from 4 to 2 stars. As of recent there have been multiple dog confrontations and injuries due to irresponsible dog parents neglecting to watch over their dogs and take responsibility for their behavior.

Its a cool park. Parking is about average off street. Can be hectic and busy in the area. The dog park itself isnt very large so your dog wont be out of sight. Plenty of room though and woodchipped i belive

Always love bringing my girl, Phoebe, here. Sometimes other dogs are overly aggressive, but that’s to be expected at any dog park. Phoebe is medium breed, but I love the small-dog section that keeps them safe!

Off leash dog park with great views.

My favorite dog park in the cities!

LOVE IT! Our dog is small (18lbs) but does better with bigger dogs, as she is dominant. She was timid at first because our old dog park never had even half the amount of dogs there are at the Lake of the Isles, but it took about 2 minutes before she was off on her own with the other dogs. We can sit back and relax watching her while she plays here and not worry.

Good place to run your dogs! However, you always need to pay close attention as there are a few dogs that are not very nice and there are several owners who dont pay attention to their dogs and just sit on their phones. As long as you pay attention and watch your dogs and the dogs around them, youll have a great time!

Very muddy the day we chose to go but very spacious and lots of friendly dogs/owners. Great location to walk around the lake before or after.

Nice place to take pets

Such a great park. Tons of space. Also a smaller park for dogs next to it. Love the people and pups here.

Great park nice people. Only thing is when i first come in everyone grabs there dogs. But Cairo is a Lover not a fighter.

Always enjoy this park. Plenty of space, usually fairly busy, mulch ground cover. Generally the canine clientele are fairly friendly but there are definitely the occasional dog owners that dont stop outright aggression which bugs me. Perhaps not the best destination for shy pups. They also have a separate enclosure for small pooches!

A place with a large space that allows your dog to run and play. Great for a morning with your best friend.

Wonderful park! There are enough things to keep the pups busy and its located in a very beautiful area.

Two separate designated areas for large and small breeds. Easy parking close to fenced in area. No hiking or difficult access. Across the street is a very nice walk/bike trail that runs along the lake, with several benches and or picnic tables throughout the entire loop.

Overall its ok but you get allot of people that should be trained to train their pets. And allot of the younger crowd well they are just plain rude. I try to avoid the location if at all possible.

I wish Minneapolis had better dog parks. This is nothing special, but its something. Go to Minnehaha if you want your dog to have a really fun time.

Everyone was very nice and there were plenty of friendly dogs.

Lots of fun always other dogs there to play with!

The small dog area is nice but its right next to a busy road and I wouldnt want a dog to escape and get hurt

Nice big dog park! Usually parking open near by. I wish they had a sign by the road so you would know when you are getting close.

Typically a great dog park with plenty of friends for Theo to play with. Like to tire him out there then go for a calmer walk around the lake.

This is a smaller Park but it is nice in the fact that its long and skinny the view of the Lakes upper class park with a very wide variety of breeds and sizes of animals and for the ones the people that have smaller dogs its got a private little small dog area which is kind of nice Ive never seen that before

Editing my own review. Only go to this park because theres always seems to be at least a few dogs here if not more for my pup to play with. This is a high use park. I think the parks dept has forgotten about it. No wood chips, glass in the back part, crappy benches. Unimpressed.

A clean, accessible dog park.

Actually really like this dog park! If you havent been its worth checking out.

Decent size. Fully fenced. Small dog area. Usually a large number of dogs present

They dont have dog bags reliably, and have no water access for the dogs. There is bin the occasionally has bags but some people put used bags in there, and theres water bowls if you bring water. The size is decent for my large dog to run around.

Great place to run by and wish that you had a dog to play with.

This park is filled with joyful smiles. Both the dogs and their humans.

Love this dog park. Lots of gentle giants running around. Its great.

Small dog area was fantastic.

People seem to have decent dog owner etiquette here! Park is typically pretty busy too!

Nice, spacious area for dogs to mill about and play. No water onsite. No trails.

Nice large lot. Small dog area for dogs under 20 pounds.

On the smaller side but always packed with dogs and their friendly people. Great for a quick stop to wear the dog out

Small but well maintained. I like the security light.

Way too crowded, too many trees, too tight a space to really let dogs run about. Good for sedentary creatures.

Soanu dogs all the time!

It is meditating, street reliever for me, specially when the sun is going down, just like my pics

Good park but gets crowded. Some dog owners dont monitor their pets which needs to change.

Clean and safe area

Happy dawgs, happy people.

Great place!

Fantastic as usual

Great dog park except the park patrol comes by quite often so make sure you have you permit for off leash

Its a dog park

Small but nice and beautiful area to be in!

Its alright in the morning but why go here when you could go to Minnehaha dog park?