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

• $25 for residents
• $50 for non-residents
• Discounts are given for multiple dogs
• Purchase an on off-leash collar permit

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