Dog Parks

Health officials advise people and pets visiting the park to avoid contact with any foam in Battle Creek. Testing has found elevated levels of Perfluoroalkyl Substances or PFAS in foam on the creek.

The Battle Creek off-leash area is 35 fully-fenced acres. Access is available from two parking lots at 2350 Upper Afton Road and 2357 Lower Afton Road.

Amenities

• Wooded areas.
• Prairie.
• Walking trails.
• Play areas.
• Community gathering area.
• Access to natural swamp areas.
• Designated small dog area for dogs under 30 pounds.

The off-leash area is 10 fully-fenced acres and located in the Otter Lake section of the park. Access is available from the parking lot at 5750 Otter Lake Road.

Amenities

• Wooded terrain.
• Footpaths.
• Community gathering area.
• Water access at boat launch.
• Designated small dog area for dogs under 30 pounds.

Located within the trailhead for the Rice Creek North Regional Trail, this off-leash area is 13 fully-fenced acres. Access is available at 5959 Lexington Avenue North.

Amenities

• Located in a regional trail corridor.
• Access to play areas and paths through prairie areas.
• Designated small dog area for dogs under 30 pounds.

Ramsey County Parks & Recreation has begun the process of applying the standards and site design elements identified in the Off-Leash Dog Area Master Plan. Conceptual site plans have been developed for the Rice Creek off-leash dog area.

The off-leash area at Woodview Open Space is four acres featuring two fully-fenced areas. Access is available at 481 Larpenteur Avenue.

Amenities

• Handicapped-accessible area.
• Wooded terrain.
• Trails.
• Access to adjacent marsh area.​
• Designated small dog area for dogs under 30 pounds.