Ranked #20 of 21 parks in Minneapolis by visitor rating
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About
Meeker Island Dog Park in St Paul provides a fantastic off-leash experience for Minneapolis area dogs and their owners. Located on the Mississippi River Boulevard, this park combines dedicated off-leash areas with beautiful scenic trails, making it ideal for active pups and their humans. With extended hours from 6 AM to 10 PM every day, Meeker Island accommodates early morning and evening visits. The park's 4.1-star rating from over 160 reviews reflects its popularity and quality among local dog owners seeking a well-maintained space for their furry friends to socialize and exercise.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“Just found this place. We were looking for a close spot for our dog to swim- he has a leg injury and needs water therapy and we were hoping we could find a place with few dogs so he wouldn't try to play- there was no one anywhere here! Previous reviews mentioned that it's always …”
★★★★★
“This is a nice quiet park to give your dog a chance to swim. I played fetch with my old golden retriever until I had to stop for her safety not mine. She would have played fetch forever.”
★★★★★
“I haven't been to this park in years, but it's fun! It's an off leash dog park, so Roxy can run around and explore (within reason) to heart's content. She loves the water (river) and the trails.
A few notes for explorers:
- there's a 2-3' drop off right as you enter over the…”
★★★★★
“Peaceful dog park on the Mississippi that's great if your dog likes to swim. I have only been after 7 pm and there has only been one or no other dogs. Perfect for playing fetch with sticks in the river, bad if you are looking for play time with other dogs. The downside is that…”
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