🐾 Kids at the Dog Park: Real Stories, Safety Risks & Smarter Solutions
If you’ve spent time at an off-leash park, you’ve probably seen it:A parent strolls in with a stroller 🚼 or […]
Woodview Off-Leash Dog Area is a local favorite for pet owners seeking a dog park in Roseville, Minnesota with a natural setting and dog-friendly hiking. Located along Larpenteur Ave W, this park is nicely wooded, well-kept, and features separate areas for both small and large dogs, making it an inclusive option for pups of any size. The small dog area is described as cozy, while the larger area connects to a marshy section perfect for dogs who love a dip—just remember to bring towels!
Visitors enjoy access to paved pet-friendly trails stretching up to 2.5 miles, shaded areas, and plenty of opportunities for dogs to socialize or explore. The park is equipped with ample poop bags and a water source thanks to local volunteers who bring bowls. With parking available and close connections to other hiking routes, this dog park combines convenience with outdoor fun for owners and their furry companions alike.
We use the upper smaller area because our 70lbs dog can be dog reactive. We like going here but find that folks don’t always pick up after their animals. We have picked up many poop piles while being there. It’s bizarre to us because they have literal bags of bags. Why would you NOT pick up after your dog? It’s disrespectful of the area and just gross. That’s our only issue. Otherwise, it’s a nice space and our dog loves it! Here’s a picture of him happy as a clam while being there!
Upper smaller area is now for small dogs only. Temporary signage is up until permanent signage is ready. Fully fenced off leash area for all dog sizes is down the hill. Has shade which is nice. Porta bathroom available. Make sure and lock vehicle and don’t leave anything of value in plain site to invite thieves. I have seen broken window glass in the parking lot on numerous occasions.
A highly recommended and undiscovered piece of heaven. This 2.5 mile hiking area is mostly paved and provides a smallish fenced in area for smallish dogs and down the path, a larger partially fenced in area for bigger dogs. But, it’s ok if you wanna mix things up a bit. The larger fenced area runs along side a marshy area that is accessible to your dog, so if your dog likes water, bring towels.
This park is connected to many other hiking areas as shown in the pic.
June 2019
Visited today with my 7 month old puppy. Only ran into one other dog. Speaking with owner(s) that frequent regularly, seems to be a decent dog park. A nearby neighbor brings water daily with bowls for dogs to drink, there’s also ample poop bags. Did see some random poop but you’d see the same thing, if you walked your dog. Will visit again!
Pretty small, mostly just an open area for the larger dogs that you need to go down a path to get to. The small dog area is tiny. Nicely wooded and well kept though.