Feels like a camping get-a-way even if you are a local to Minnesota due to its large farm style running space(s). While I am 30-minutes from this park, I will be returning as my boys love car rides to begin with and had a blast running around in the open field. The parking is spacious and takes you down a dirt hill path with great signage so that you understand you are going to the right location. There is one big gate entry and right now during the winter please be very careful as the hill to walk down is slippery and icy. I enjoyed it here as it wasn't muddy and there were a lot of other dogs allowing for a playful experience. It looks like there are some other walking paths that are not fenced which I didn't attempt but good to be aware of for folks with well behaved dogs who don't run away. Enjoy! read more

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Our now favorite park. Love that it's a large and safe space and environment for pets. Pet owners are courteous and kind as well. Did not come across any dog poop too! May we continue to pick up after our pets for others to also be mindful, relax and enjoy! The field has hiking trails on every corner too. Great landscape. read more

Andy's Bark Park - Open field dog park. Safe space! Zeus and Leo loves it and met other cool dogs and pet owners! - Dog Parks Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

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This place is really large and lots of wide open spaces. Water and pool available. Picnic tables, shade trees, also paths within the forests around the park too. read more

This is now called Andy's Bark Park, named after the Woodbury police department's first K9 officer. I have been coming here almost daily with my pup for two years now. In comparison to some other dog parks in the area it's pretty good. It has a mix of fully fenced in open area, unfenced fields with paths and some wooded trails. There is a huge grassy area below the parking lot where people tend to socialize and watch their dogs play. Beyond that is a meadow area and then the perimeter trail and fence. There is also a large fully fenced small dog/beginner dog pen. The City of Woodbury states that all dogs must have a current license with the city to use this park. There is no double gating at this park, only swing hooks on the chain link gate. It is best to plan on unleashing after entering as many other parks require. I have seen several owners have problems trying to walk their dogs on leashes here, there's usually a pack of dogs waiting to greet a newcomer. There are two faucets with hoses attached in the main area which is nice and baby pools are kept filled with water in the summer season for doggie cool downs. In the winter, only the one asphalt path across the main area which connects the two gates gets plowed, the rest is a matter of people packing down the trails with use. There is no lighting either, so in winter it's very dark right after sunset. Be advised that urban coyotes have been spotted here. Both gates have poop bag dispensers but they are sometimes empty so bring your own too. Most of the people I see are diligent about cleaning up but there's always those few who could care less. All in all, this is a very good dog park with many good, conscientious dog owners. read more

Andy's Bark Park - Luna loves it here! - Dog Parks Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

This dog park is very nice, nature oriented, and overall great for the dog owner as well as dog. First of the deal, here's the things you have to bring - Boots (if winter, rain or melting times only) - Bug spray (if summer, there is a LOT of water!) - Leash just in case The reason I LOVE this dog park is because of the big front gate (no dog feels cornered when greeted), the water pools/bowls, big meadow and trails, and just how private it is. Never bring your dog in the front gate leashed, This is extremely hazardous and should not be attempted. People will leave INSTANTLY the second they see a uncontrollable dog on a leash. If you must keep your dog leashed for awhile, go into the peaceful (usually lacking dogs) back entrance. Just go straight when you enter the road, there's a path to the left that is the back entrance. It great for dogs that need to blast off steam before greeting dogs. Parking is pretty good- we manage! There's parking straight down the main entrance under the trees by the back entrance, and main parking by the front gate. It's not by a main road, but it's still not all closed in. This is one reason it doesn't get five stars, as much as a wish. I know sight hound owners are always nervous about being closed in, so that's one thing to consider. Another is the small dogs. Big dogs can be simply intimidating, and there's a lot of them here. I have the feeling small dog owners should steer free. I've seen quite a few scuffles, and I have heard of a beagle getting attacked a couple weeks ago because it got defensive. If you want an idea of what I've seen: I've noticed that great danes are not rare here. I've seen quite a few. There's also a daily mastiff. The danes might be in your dogs face, I'm not exactly sure, but the mastiff is well behaved. They're asking for a small dog area, so be on the lookout! You might even be able to help the dog owner's cause, because they really need a small dog area for the safety of everyone. Yes, you require a licence to enter. But no one checks this at all, and no one seems to care. You can come from a neighboring town/city (as I have), but please have your dog licensed there just to be sure, because you can be fined if you do not have one. The police dogs work across the street right next door, if that motivates you! Some people play ball here. Some people (for some stupid reason) bring their ball aggressive dogs to this park. Rule of the thumb is to avoid them, even if they hog the main entrance. In the case of rain, there is a main shelter by the entrance. They have both poop bags and trashcans on site, along with posted rules. Want to bring the kids? Rule of thumb one parent = one thing you have to take care of. Taking care of includes dogs and kids. You have a two dogs, your partner, and a kid? That might be too much if your dogs aren't acting well and you need to restrain them. Or even worse, break up a fight! If you're bringing your kid: - This is mainly a big dog park, so make sure they are prepared for it. - Make sure they know not to scream or run. - Make sure your kid knows to ask to greet. - Kid must know how to nicely greet dogs. Some dogs will bite when startled, even when not aggressive! - Over a certain age. I recommend the age of two-three Anyways, the only downfall is the bugs are bad, and it sometimes floods during rainy times, and can be downright dirty. But it's an awesome park, better the one my city has, so yay! read more

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Best dog park in the area. Heck, probably the best dog park I've ever been to! There are lots of walking trails, in the woods and the prairie, water spigots and kiddie pools in the summer, and a large field that is super clean. read more

We brought our dog here as a test for being off-leash before a weekend at the cabin. Although the park states it has fences (and it sorta does?) I wouldn't look at it as a traditional dog park--so if you're interested in having huge fields for your dog to navigate, you've come to the right place! All of the people we encountered were great. Super friendly and their dogs were well-mannered as well. There are some baby pools with running water provided, but if you're meandering the fields like we were, I'd advise bringing some of your own water (especially if it's a hot day). We were here for about an hour and it was a really nice little hike--exactly what our dog needed to be throughly pooped out. All in all, such a great dog park and incredible way to spend a lazy sunday! read more

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Great space and exercise for my dogs and I! Love the newest upgrades. Have option of staying in fenced area or going out beyond the fence for a hike. Well maintained. read more

Andy's Bark Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

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I appreciate that there are dog parks but this was just a mess when we went today as it is spring thaw in Minnesota. It was like an open ice rink for dogs. Very muddy messy and wet. I did not enter from the side with the trails so I did not experience that. They were out of dog waste bags and there were a lot of dogs there. Two that came that were muzzled ---if your dog needs a muzzle perhaps he needs to go on a private walk with you only and not subject the well behaved dogs to potential danger. Not an enjoyable experience today for me! read more

It's not on Yelp yet?!? Well, I'll add it because it's awesome! The Woodbury Dog Park recently opened on Dale Road about a mile west of Manning Ave. It's off a dirt road and surrounded by corn fields. The park is a massive 70 acres and has a HUGE open grassy area for dogs to chase each other and play. Once Fido is done sprinting with his pup-friends, you can go for an off-leash walk through the wooded trails in the back of the park! Great exercise for 2 and 4 legged animals! It has 3 or 4 water points with kiddy-pools for the dogs to play in and bowls to drink from. I believe it has a porta-potty on site as well. It does require a dog permit $10 or $15 for 2 years but I don't know how they enforce it because it's just a tag on your dogs collar and no one checks them. Go on a weekend morning and there will be at least 15 dogs there! Go for 1hr and Fido will be sleeping the rest of the day no matter how active he usually is! read more

My wife and I bring our big English Cream golden retriever here quite a bit as it provides a great area to let him roam around without a leash. This summer (2014) the park was closed down for a few weeks to undergo a renovation. Now that the renovation is just about complete, it actually turned out to be really nice. Prior to the renovation, the park was (barely) fenced in but was still enjoyable to walk around, especially in the wooded area and large field off to the side. It wasn't much of your standard dog park, but more of a large dedicated area with paths in the woods to explore. The parking lot was dirt and was basically a free for all to wherever you could fit your car. Now, the parking lot is paved with legitimate parking spaces. A lot of the brush and fallen tree branches throughout the park were cleared out which makes a big difference. There is a fenced in small dog play area along with a fenced in big dog play area and the entire perimeter to the play area has paved pathways as well as much needed trash bins. The doggy water fountains are still there along with a couple plastic kiddie-pools to allow your dog to cool off during the hot summer months. I've come to really like the re-design because it brings your standard fenced in dog park feel while maintaining its traditional wooded outdoorsy feel. You can have your dog socialize for a bit and then head outside the fence to get your hike on. Well.. that's enough from me. Go check it out for yourself and bring the dog! read more

Such an amazing dog park!! It's so big and open. And lots of dogs it's like Dogtopia. The only problem was there was only one spot for dogs to get water. read more

By far the best dog park to visit..... however, they really need to double gate this park .... my dog has escaped twice by do owners who walk out and do not close the gate, and my dog being a sled dog he likes to continue forward in a straight line.. Also there are large gaps under some of the Gates so small dogs can easily escape. read more

Wow! I needed to find an open area for my pup to run after a long car ride.. I didn't know exactly what to expect but was super impressed! We drive passed it the first time because the sign can only be seen from one direction. Big paved parking lot, huge open spaces, water.... Literally a dogs heaven on earth! My pup greeted a couple other friendly dogs - which I was surprised to see others in the middle of the day- romped in the grass and was adequately exercised. I will for sure stop in the next time I'm going through town!! read more

This is our new favorite dog park. We had previously been going to Battle Creak but the area is regularly targeted by criminals who break into cars. Andy's is a much nicer place with much nicer people! read more

This should be called Andy's Poop Park. Such a disappointment to see so much poop EVERYWHERE. We even watched 2 dogs poop and the owners did t pick it up. Come on people, that is so gross. read more

The only dog park where I'm able to let my dog run yet I am still able to see her. The people here are mostly great as well. A couple will get mad that your husky plays too rough but they have running water during the warm months and trails if your dog is good off leash read more

Great place for dogs to run. We were disappointed went here today and it is closed for new roads and parking lot until August 10th 2014. Hope it makes it even better read more