Arlington/Arkwright Off Leash Dog Park — Attraction in Saint Paul

Acres of completely enclosed land for the dogs to run free. Open and wooded areas. Three separate mingling areas with tables and/or chairs Friendly and diverse population of dog owners. Issues only on rare occasions when owners don't understand nuances between dog personalities. Many dog owners bring extra bags to put in the mailboxes for those times we forget or run out. Water is not provided here, but owners are generally willing to share. On a particularly hot day, water may be scarce. Care should be taken on really icy or rainy (muddy) days. Parking lot and street parking, but watch for careless drivers from local apartment buildings. High vandalism area at times, so try not to leave valuables in the car. Connected to a huge family friendly park that includes basketball, tennis, skateboarding, baseball and soccer. One of our...

Questionable Neighborhood

The park itself is pretty good. Lots of hills, plenty of variety of plants and things for dogs to smell. The people that go there are generally friendly and my always enjoyed himself and tired out very quickly. If it was just the dog park my only complaint would be the slippery terrain in the winter. Some better grading and permanent handrails would do wonders.

My issue is with the adjacent parking lot. There are routinely people loitering. Sometimes just sitting in cars, more than once taking up the handicap spot doing some kind of repair. You frequently see used condoms and other trash littered around.

We had to stop going when I came back to my car to find my passenger window broken in.

It has so much potential and I loved taking my dog there, but I don't feel as comfortable going...

First visit and we're will return often during the summer.

Both entrances have relatively flat open areas with benches and space to throw a ball. (North end is bigger.)

The park is mostly wooded = lovely shade in the summer, and hilly = great exercise for everyone, and a reasonable size = at a walk, 10-15 minute round trip. The are lots of trails so each round can be different.

The above also = easy to lose sight of your dog. ** Good recall response is recommended.

When they've gone around the corner and don't come back right away, is it because they found a good sent or because they met a friend at the crossroads and decided to follow them?

Rainy = muddy. There is a small pond which is easy to avoid if your dog likes water. Snow and ice = need...