The City of Edina has two off-leash areas (OLA), also called dog parks:
- Van Valkenburg Park
4935 Lincoln Drive
Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily - Strachauer Park Hockey Rink
(seasonal site; best for small dogs)
6200 Beard Ave.
Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. April through October
Off-Leash Area Permits & Collars
Rules & Policies
- Dogs must wear an OLA collar
- Dogs must be properly vaccinated and be leashed when entering and exiting the OLA
- No glass containers, smoking, female dogs in season, unauthorized motorized equipment or vehicles, bicycles or individual dogs known to be aggressive are allowed
- Children under age 6 are not allowed within the OLA and children age 6 to 12 must be closely supervised by an adult
- Dog owners are responsible for damage and injuries inflicted by their dogs and must properly clean up after them
- Owners must carry a minimum of two bags to clean up after their pet