Dog beaches in Minnesota
Minnesota has 8 beaches in the index: 1 where dogs are allowed in some form and 7 where they're not. Each one links the page that sets the rule.
Conditional access (leash, season, hours or permit)
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Matoska Park Dog Beach
Leash required Year-round✓ City of White Bear Lake · verified 2026-09
Where dogs are not allowed
Listed because people search for them — save yourself the fine.
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Lake Byllesby Beach
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ Dakota County Parks · verified 2026-09
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Schulze Lake Beach (Lebanon Hills)
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ Dakota County Parks · verified 2026-09
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Carver County regional park beaches
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ Carver County Parks & Recreation · verified 2026-09
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Cedar Lake East Beach
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board · verified 2026-09
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Cedar Lake South Beach
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board · verified 2026-09
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Lake Harriet North Beach
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board · verified 2026-09
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Lake Hiawatha Beach
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board · verified 2026-09