Keeping the Off-Leash Dog Area Safe and Enjoyable

Thank you to all park patrons for helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy outdoor activities with their dogs! As a reminder, it is required by law to clean up after your pet while using county regional parks.

Be advised: Trails may be icy, wet, or muddy depending on current weather conditions.

The off-leash dog area has:

• About .8 miles of walking trails (.4 wood chipped and .4 aggregate) 
• A separate small dog area for dogs under 25 pounds
• A fenced pond
• Two large open spaces for interactive play with other dogs (19 acres)
• A water fountain for humans and pets available from May - September

Funding for the development of the off-leash dog area was a partnership between the City of Chanhassen, City of Shorewood / Shorewood Parks Foundation, and Carver County.  For additional information about the off-leash dog area, please contact the Carver County Parks Office at (952) 466-5250.                

Off-Leash Dog Area Rules:

• Only use the small dog area for pets under 25lbs 
• Dogs must be properly licensed and vaccinated.
• Pets must be under control at all times.
• Maximum of two pets per handler.
• Children must be supervised.
• Clean up after your pet.
• Dogs in "heat" are not allowed in the Dog Park.
• Handlers are liable for damage/injury inflicted by their dogs.
• Handlers must have a leash at all times.
• Dogs outside of the off leash area must be leashed.
• All other park rules and regulations enforced.
• No food, treats, or toys in off-leash area.

Fenced Boundary of Off-Leash Dog Area

• Fences mark the boundary of the off-leash dog area
• Fences do not prevent dogs from jumping over, climbing through, or leaving the off-leash dog area
• Fence boundaries do not release handlers from controlling their dog(s) at all times
• Fences do not eliminate the possibility of other animals entering the off-leash dog area