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Eden Prairie, MN

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Staring Lake Dog Park

4.3 (8 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Crysta M.

It's been years since I had been here, but it sure felt good to come back again. It's 4 acres of fenced in wooded trails, but it feels so much bigger. And if it really isn't big enough for you it's just a fenced off part of a much larger trail system. Dogs need to be on leash when not in the park, but still very good walks to had in or out of the park. Which is good because once the snow hits the ground the off leash part is no longer for the dogs. They open up the fence in 2-3 spots so the cross country skiers can use the trails. Because the miles of other trails is apparently not enough for them. All in all though its a gorgeous park with friendly people/dogs that you can enjoy most of the year. In the summer there is a water fountain for dogs in the parking lot, but first sign of cold weather they shut off the water flow.

Great big park with a lot of trails and places for your dog to explore. Watch out for glass, broken fences & hard plastic.

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Front desk and shop
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Carver County Minnewashta Park

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5.0
(5 reviews)
6.9 mi

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Carver County Minnewashta Park
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4.6
(5 reviews)
0.1 mi

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Park and trails are lovely. Unfortunately the fishing pier is surrounded by lily pads, rendering it…read moreimpossible to fish from. My son was very disappointed.

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Staring Lake Dog Park - dog_parks - Updated July 2026

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