Alimagnet Dog Park

A short drive south of the metro you’ll find Alimagnet Park, a 178-acre community park that humans flock to for cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, cycling, and more. For furry outdoor enthusiasts, the Alimagnet Dog Park is an enclosed, 7 acre, off-leash area featuring an open grassy area, a walking path, woods, picnic tables, and benches. Since we’re talkin’ beaches, we do have to note that this one is a little hairy. The park includes a stormwater pond that collects rainwater and snowmelt runoff. The pond is not maintained for swimming, but it’s not prohibited and many-a-dog have dipped their paws in and lived to woof about it. However, before sending Sparky in, know he’s swimming at your discretion.