I feel like my dog should be writing this review, but she doesn't have the best written…read morecommunication skills so I will fill in on her behalf. Dakota Woods is an all around good off-leash dog park. It's about 40 acres in size with half being wooded and the remainder a combination of mowed grass and some taller grass (there are no ponds or lakes to worry about). Paths cut through the woods that are great for walking with or without your furry companion. The only downside to this park is it's quite close to a landfill which can add a bit of an unpleasant aroma to the air. I've never found it to be that bad, but those with sensitive noses should take note. We've found the people and their dogs to be friendly. If you're looking for a spot to take your dog this is it!

I love this dog park. It is not free. You can buy an annual pass or pay a pay box each time you…read morego there. This place is well maintained with wood chips on the paths. Most owners pick-up after their dog. There isn't any mud, no smell. Since this is a pay lot, the owners and animals are better than the free places. Our Puggle, Sammie likes this place also. We have been going here for years.

Feels like a camping get-a-way even if you are a local to Minnesota due to its large farm style…read morerunning 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!

Our now favorite park. Love that it's a large and safe space and environment for pets. Pet owners…read moreare 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.

Excellent! I stumbled here as our normal dog park was under construction. Located next to a giant…read moresoccer field, I felt totally safe as lots of matches were being played on a Sunday afternoon with families all around. We checked out the large dog park and my understanding is that there is a smaller one next door. Both parks contain agility courses should your dog enjoy that and it's also what makes this park unique. In addition, there is a large common space with a gazebo type shelter for owners to sit and free water for the doggies. Down the hill you will find two paths where one leads to water (don't worry dogs can't get in as there is a fence) and a giant uphill climb and the other is a more flat circular loop. I enjoyed all the wildlife, the greenery and the open space. My doggies enjoyed it too! Parking is excellent!

The park wasn't too crowded with dogs, and people seemed to "clean up" after their pets well.read more

Hands down, best dog park in the area. Absolutely massive. Separate entrances and exits to…read moreaccommodate the higher traffic. FOR PUPS Tons of ponds, large and small, for pups of all sizes to comfortably splash around in. So much land for doggos to chase each other at full speed. Balls strewn all over. FOR HUMANS Picnic tables in every cleared area and by every pond. Free libraries with a small selection of books, primarily novels. Free poop bag dispensers by main trash and recycling areas. Only thing we need now is a shower area to rinse off stinky pondwater after playtime! Maybe a paid treat dispenser to help pay for upkeep and expenses.

This is my favorite dog park. Fully gated with acres of land. Trees, paths, and ponds. Friendly…read morepeople. Your dog will need a good recall because the place is huge. There is a separate small dog park. Lots of parking.

What a beautiful dog park! Coming from SoCal, I have never seen such an open park with tons of…read moregreenery and several water stations. Along your little walk, you come across a small garden with benches which was so quaint. Apparently, the train is an issue for some, but thankfully we didn't experience any loud noises or commotion. I'll definitely be taking Boomer back!

This is a very small, annoying dog park next to active train rails. Granted the dog can't get near…read morethem, but they can be loud and annoying. You have to walk in circles here, it is so small. The second gate out to the bigger section leads to annoying, ungroomed wooded area with a bog! Hunters who want to practice may like the protection of knowing the place is fenced, but it not great for the casual dog owner. It's very clean though! I've seen some great cleaning here. It's also sponsered by my favourite dog trainer nearby and several other businesses, so if you need to get a look at the local dog trainers and business that are unlisted, this might be a great thing to drive by. As far as how good it is in weather conditions, the park is located on a kind of steep hill, so if you want to want in circles instead of back and forth, be prepared to go up a hard slope in the winter. The small dog section is very small and not up to par. You have to either have dogs to play with by chance, or something for your dog to do. Water appears to be at the place. It's just a small gated off section right at the entrance. It's about 1/3 the size of the big dog section, which is just pitiful. There's a bench, but no shade unlike the main part section. The main gate is a safety hazard!! One of the clips is so worn, you have to fight to get it open! This leaves opportunity for dogs to run up the gate entrance, which can be intimidating and start fights. The gate entrance is of course doubled gated, but the box between the second gate to enter is very small and can make a dog very defensive because it is cornered between incoming dogs and their owner. There is no other gate entry, sadly. They also say "NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS ALLOWED" everywhere! Which makes me feel like if my dog tries to protect it self when others run up to the front gate and protect me, it will be labeled as aggressive even when it had enough reason to bite or snarl. Fix the front gate, WAG farms!!

Awesome park to let you dog of any age run and play with or without other dogs. It has 3 separate…read morefenced in areas for dogs to play

We are so grateful for this park. 3 big fenced in areas, but bring your own water. People use to…read morenot pick up after their dogs, but either people are getting better or the volunteers that pick up are just awesome.

This is an awesome dog park!…read more We stopped here twice while visiting and both times were enjoyable. There's plenty of space for the dogs to run/play, as well as lots of places for owners to sit. We attempt the jumping posts but our dog was not having it- cool for the dogs who figured it out! If you keep walking to the back of the dog park you'll see another gate. Go through the gate and follow the path for a couple of minutes and you'll find a creek. It's a nice area for dogs to be able to run and get wet. The walking trail is always nice if you're dog free but looking for a way to get some fresh air.

Park was clean and spacious. There were lots of other dogs there and there was plenty for all of…read morethem to do!! Also love the location and that it is connected to other trails and areas.

Nice park. Two open fields. Beautiful sunsets. And most of the people and dogs are super friendly…read more I had a couple of wonky experiences...I don't recommend this park for small dogs that don't play well with any other dog or doesn't play well with big dogs. There are A LOT of big dogs that visit here and there's no designated area for small dogs. If your dog is aggressive (big or small), also not a good spot to bring your dog. I've had one small dog that ran up to me and tried to bite my ankles. And another small pooch that didn't want to play and tried to bite my dog. Not cool and not the right place for your dog.

I love this dog park. I almost didn't move out of the area I love this dog park so much…read more Unfortunately it's now an hour drive one way for us so we very rarely get out here anymore. It's 27 (roughly) acres, all fenced in of tall grass, trees, some water, and walking trails. My dog and I used to spend hours here, it was a sanity saver when she was a puppy, bring her here in the morning for an hour or two and she'd be good and worn out so I could actually get something done in the afternoon. So details about the park, it does cost money, $5/day or $35/year. The year runs out on Dec 31. If you buy a $35 pass Dec 30, you'll need to get a new Jan 1. That said, you pay to *park* there. So if you walk in, it's free. There's a parking lot just down the hill for the bike paths, it's tiny, but it'll fit a few cars. Park there, walk up the hill to the park, and it's free! Do not, I repeat, do not get caught parking in the dog park lot without a permit. It is a *huge* fine, like over $100 fine (luckily I do not know this from personal experience, but from others who got caught). And it is pretty regularly checked for non-permit cars. There is a small dog section of the park that people are picky about being for small dogs, but it is rarely used. There are also free bags at the entrance, and unfortunately it's where the only garbage can is too. So sometimes there's issues of people not picking up the poop on the other end of the park because they don't want to carry it back to the entrance. The regulars are super nice and I met many good friends this way, as did my dog. If you go a mile further down the road from the dog park you'll find Lake Zumbra, which is a public boat access. Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed. The park ranger regularly patrols down here too to make sure dogs are actually leashed. I would just go swimming with my dog, we both loved it. Often I would leave the leash on her, but not always hold it, if you hear a truck coming down the dirt road, grab the leash and pretend like you've always been holding it. (shh)

Great park and many spots to explore! I stopped in with a friend for a quick hike and we walked…read moredown by the water and enjoyed some snacks by the river. It's nice that we have this park so close to the cities!

I've enjoyed all seasons at this state park: in the winter, I've snow showed, in the spring/fall…read moreI've hiked, and in the summer I've enjoyed the beach. I've been to all 69 state parks in MN, and this one is my favorite near the metro area. There is something for everyone, although the hike to the beach includes a steep incline which can be a bother if you are carrying lots of gear (chairs, umbrella, water toys, etc).

Every time we camp at Bunker Hills Campground, we bring our pups over to this beautiful dog park. I…read morelove the paved trail the human companions can walk on while your dog follows you and can be playful with friends along the way. I encountered some pretty nice humans here, as well as their pups. Enjoyed some nice conversations with strangers or just walked alone. So much space for dogs to run free. Water jugs were at both ends of the park but were both empty on all of our visits, so bring water for your furry friend. The rules say no digging, but there are some decent sized holes under the picnic tables where the dogs have tried to find a cool place to lay down. Lots of trees, well maintained, bags and buckets for doggy doo. On one occasion there were gunshots at a nearby shooting range that kind of spooked my pups so just be aware. Otherwise, our dogs were so excited to hop in the car and know they were coming here. You can also walk the trails, but it's a hike from the campground and our pup was tired out just walking to the park. Plenty of parking, though traffic can get heavy entering if arriving when the nearby dump opens.