Andy’s Bark Park is Woodbury’s approximately 70-acre off-leash park, named for the Police Department’s first K9 officer. Its mowed walking trails cross open prairie and wooded areas, with benches, a picnic shelter, water and waste stations along the way. The park is not completely fenced, so it is best suited to dogs that stay reliably under verbal control.
Plan your visit
- Address: 11664 Dale Road, Woodbury, MN 55129.
- Hours: Dawn to dusk daily. The city also closes park sites from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Size and boundary: Approximately 70 acres, with both fenced and unfenced portions. Do not assume the walking trails are fully enclosed.
- Parking: On-site parking is available near the entrance shared with the adjacent community garden.
- Amenities: Mowed trails, benches, a shelter with picnic tables, a pet watering station, waste bags and disposal stations, trash containers, a kiosk and a year-round portable restroom.
- License: The city’s current park information requires a City of Woodbury dog license, including for non-residents using the park. Check the city before visiting for the current application and fee.
- Wildlife: Woodbury warns that coyotes have been seen at the park. Keep your dog close enough to respond immediately and follow current city wildlife guidance.
Find the dog park entrance
From Dale Road, turn into the signed Andy’s Bark Park and community garden access at 11664 Dale Road. Use the on-site parking area and follow the kiosk and dog-park signs toward the off-leash entrance. Keep your dog leashed while approaching and until you are inside the designated off-leash area.
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Trails, fencing and water
The park’s scale makes it feel more like an off-leash hike than a compact neighborhood dog run. Mowed paths lead through prairie and wooded areas, while the open field gives dogs room to run. Because the city states that the park is not completely fenced, know your dog’s recall and watch the boundary signs rather than relying on fencing throughout the route.
The city lists a pet watering station, but bringing backup water and a bowl is sensible during freezing weather or maintenance interruptions. Tick prevention is useful during warm months, and natural surfaces may become muddy after rain or icy in winter.
Rules before you enter
Woodbury requires dogs to be leashed before entering and when leaving, and owners must maintain verbal control at all times. Pick up waste and use the on-site trash cans. Owners are responsible for damage or injury caused by their dogs and must prevent biting, fighting, excessive barking and other aggressive behavior.
Do not let children approach or pet a dog without the owner’s permission. Hunting, firearms and dog-training devices are prohibited. Check the official city page and posted signs before each visit for closures or rule changes.
What park goers say
Visitors consistently praise the amount of room, the long walking options and the mix of open fields and wooded trails. Many say the park works especially well for dogs that enjoy moving with their person instead of staying in one play yard. Benches, shade, water access and the shelter make longer visits easier.
Park goers also stress the mixed boundary: some areas are fenced while other trail sections are not. They recommend strong recall, close supervision around unfamiliar dogs and extra care during busy periods. Seasonal comments mention ticks, mud, winter ice and the value of carrying backup water.
More options and updates
Compare other listings in the Minnesota dog park directory. Before leaving, check the official City of Woodbury park page for current hours, wildlife notices and rules.
Last researched September 1, 2026. To report a correction to this listing, contact DogPark Near Me.