Battle Creek Dog Park

Battle Creek Dog Park is a free 35 acre off-leash dog park located in south Maplewood MN; it is run by Ramsey County Park & Rec and a dedicated group of volunteers.  It is considered by many to be the best dog park in the metro area. 

This spacious 35 acre dog park is fully fenced in. It has miles of wooded trails, two small ponds and one larger swimming pond that is gated, 2 main entrances and one side entrance (see below for directions), two "playgrounds" and lots of friendly people. Includes a designated small dog area for dogs under 30 pounds. There is no drinking water (besides the ponds), so be sure to bring some.  A permit is not required and parking is plentiful and free.  However, there have been car break-ins, so don't leave valuables in your car.

For a brochure of all 4 Ramsey County Off Leash Dog Parks, click HERE, to go to their website click HERE.

For a great map with photos of 27 stops around the park check the Battle Creek Dog Park post from A Little Brown Blog.

Hours:
Daily - Dawn to Dusk
Exception: Twice a year the park is closed for a deer bow hunt, it is usually 3 days in October and 3 days in November. Check the county for closed dates announcements.

Directions:
I-94 to McKnight Road (near 3M). Travel south on McKnight Road and then turn left (east) at either Upper Afton Road (parking lot is first right) or Lower Afton Road (parking lot is first left) and park in one of the lots. The dog park area isn't signed.

*Entrances:
  1. From the north parking lot (off of Upper Afton Road, "A" on the map) you'll see the gated entrance.
  2. From the south parking lot (off of Lower Afton Road)--from the Porta-Potty look up the hill to your left.  When you get to the top of the hill you'll see the gated entrance.
  3. Pedestrian gate is just off of the McKnight Road walking path - about half way between Upper & Lower Afton.

Notes: 
  • There have been break-ins, do not leave valuables in your car.  If you are a victim of a crime check HERE to find out what you should do and call the Maplewood Police Department at 651-767-0640.
  • There are great paved trails for on-leash walks on the east side of Battle Creek Park (note paved trail in map)
  • On the north side of Upper Afton Road there are paved trails for more on-leash walks in an open groomed area.  There is also two playgrounds there and a water park.

Satellite & Road Map of the Park
(click on it to go to Google maps)

Click HERE to go to the Gallery page where you can see a numbered map with corresponding pictures (near bottom of page).