Carver County, MN
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Thanks to all patron's efforts to maintain a sanitary, pleasant, and safe area where everyone can enjoy the outdoors with their beloved dogs! . We remind everyone using County Regional Parks that the law requires you to pick up after your pet.
***Please Be Advised: Trails may be icy and/or wet and muddy depending on current weather conditions.***
The off-leash dog area has:
- About .8 miles (.4 wood chipped and .4 aggregate) of walking trails
- A separate small dog area for dogs under 25 pounds
- A fenced pond
- Two large open spaces for interactive play with other dogs
- A water fountain for humans and pets available from May - September
Funding for the development of the off-leash dog area was a partnership between the City of Chanhassen, City of Shorewood / Shorewood Parks Foundation, and Carver County. For additional information about the off-leash dog area, please contact the Carver County Parks Office at (952) 466-5250.
Off-Leash Dog Area Rules:
- Only use the small dog area for pets under 25lbs
- Dogs must be properly licensed and vaccinated.
- Pets must be under control at all times.
- Maximum of two pets per handler.
- Children must be supervised.
- Clean up after your pet.
- Dogs in "heat" are not allowed in the Dog Park.
- Handlers are liable for damage/injury inflicted by their dogs.
- Handlers must have a leash at all times.
- Dogs outside of the off leash area must be leashed.
- All other park rules and regulations enforced.
- No food, treats or toys in off-leash area.
Fenced Boundary of Off-Leash Dog Area
- Fences mark the boundary of the off-leash dog area
- Fences do not prevent dogs from jumping over, climbing through, or leaving the off-leash dog area
- Fence boundaries do not release handlers from controlling their dog(s) at all times
- Fences do not eliminate the possibility of other animals entering the off-leash dog area