The off-leash areas (OLA) are a great place to let your dog run off some of his or her energy and socialize with other dogs. The City of Edina has two off-leash areas:

• Strachauer Park Hockey Rink (seasonal OLA site)
  6200 Beard Avenue
  Edina, MN 55410
  Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily April through October
• Van Valkenburg Park
  4935 Lincoln Drive
  Edina, MN 55436
  Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Rules & Policies

• Dogs must wear an OLA collar.
• Dogs must be properly vaccinated and must 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.
• Other rules are listed on signs within the park.

City ordinance also requires you to carry a device or equipment to clean up after your pet. At a minimum, you must carry at least two bags for this purpose.

Off-Leash Area Permits & Collars

OLA permits with collars cost $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Discounts are given for multiple dogs. Purchase an on off-leash collar permit.