Carver County regional park beaches
Dogs are welcome in Carver County's regional parks on a leash, but not in the beach areas (Lake Minnewashta, Lake Waconia and Baylor).
The rules, verified
- No dogs in beach areas, playgrounds or picnic shelters
- Leashed dogs allowed elsewhere in the parks
- Off-leash dog area at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park (not the beach)
Set by Carver County Parks & Recreation. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
More like this: lake and river dog beaches
Map & directions
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Nearby & related beaches
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Cedar Lake South Beach
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board · 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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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
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Verified against: Carver County Parks & Recreation — official source (checked 2026-09-05).
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