Unleashed Hounds and Hops is a private indoor and outdoor dog park, bar and eatery at 200 East Lyndale Avenue North in Minneapolis. Dogs need advance registration, current vaccination records and a paid pass to use the off-leash play areas. Human admission is free.
Plan your visit
- Address: 200 East Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405.
- Standard hours: Tuesday-Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 1-8 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Monday is reserved for special ticketed events.
- Admission: A daily pass is currently $12 for one dog or $20 for two. Five-visit and annual passes are also available, with passes purchased in person.
- Registration: Register each dog and sign the waiver before visiting.
- Vaccines: Current Bordetella, distemper and rabies records are required. The rules also list parvovirus vaccination.
- Age and alteration: Dogs must be at least four months old. Dogs one year or older must be spayed or neutered.
- Play areas: Indoor and outdoor off-leash space, plus a small-dog area for dogs under 25 pounds when that section is open.
- Parking: Free parking is available on the north side outside farmers-market hours. Paid parking is under the Lyndale bridge in app zone 611, with additional meters on Holden Street North.
Find the dog entrance
Dogs must enter through the Lyndale Avenue entrance. The entrance beside the Farmers Market Annex leads to the taproom and eatery and is for people only. An accessible entrance is available on the north side of the building; ask staff if you need help reaching it.
Get directions to Unleashed Hounds and Hops, then follow the Lyndale-side dog entrance signs. Check the farmers-market schedule before relying on the north parking lot.
Registration, passes and seasonal hours
Register your dog through the operator’s website and upload dated vaccine records before arrival. The current pass menu lists a $12 daily pass for one dog, $20 for two dogs, a $50 five-visit pass for one dog and annual options. Prices and event tickets can change, so confirm the pass page before traveling.
During farmers-market season, The Spot operates Saturday and Sunday mornings, and the separate beer garden lists weekend hours from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dogs are welcome on leash during those beer-garden sessions. Morning market service should not be treated as regular off-leash play time.
Rules inside the park
- One guest may supervise no more than two registered dogs.
- Dogs must be healthy, free of apparent illness or parasites and wearing a sturdy collar or harness.
- Dogs play off leash inside the dog-park areas. Follow staff directions to separate, leash or remove a dog immediately.
- Dogs displaying aggression may be removed from the facility.
- Outside human food, dog food, treats, toys and chews are not allowed.
- Clean up after your dog using the supplies provided.
- Excessive barking is not allowed; staff may help redirect the dog.
- Children under 16 must remain within an adult’s arm’s reach.
- Use the under-25-pound section only when it is open and follow staff guidance about the best play area.
Read the current Unleashed park rules and pass prices before visiting.
What park goers say
Park goers most often praise the climate-controlled indoor space during Minnesota winters, attentive staff, clean play areas and the convenience of having food and drinks on site. Many visitors describe a friendly regular community and appreciate staff members who watch interactions, redirect rough play and help dogs settle in.
Common cautions are the hard indoor surface, busy or noisy periods and a layout that separates the bar, indoor run and outdoor area. Some dogs find the active group setting overwhelming. Stay close enough to supervise, choose a quieter visit for a first-timer and be ready to take a break or leave if your dog is uncomfortable.
More options and updates
Browse dog parks in Minneapolis for free public alternatives and outdoor space. Check the official Unleashed website for registration, current hours, passes, events and temporary changes.
Last researched September 1, 2026. Admission and event terms can change; confirm them with the operator before leaving. To flag a correction to this listing, contact DogPark Near Me.