Arlington/Arkwright Off Leash Dog Area (OLDA)

This dog park is totally fenced.
Mud holes when wet.
Picnic benches on lower level.
Lots of paths and elevation changes.
Vandals visit this park. Do not leave anything of value in vehicle!
Do not park in parking lot if you can help it!
I enjoy the people and their dogs.
Please refrain from bringing treats to this park. 30 plus feet elevation changes.

Great elevation changes, 3 acre park. Very nice people and dogs. Be aware of parking lot. There have been break-ins. Park where your car can be seen by others.

We visited this park on Sunday, 10/2/11. Our dog is 40lbs, so we used the regular dog park. Despite signs to the contrary, it is NOT completely fenced. Our dog explored ahead, staying in audio range, parallel to Larpenteur Avenue. While there is a treed rise that borders the road, after about a quarter mile there is NO FENCE. When we walked up the rise after her, we were shocked to find that she had ran across 4 lanes of Larpenteur Avenue to an apartment complex across the street! Needless to say, we will not be going back.

I've had great experiences in the park and some not-so-great. I would say a little knowledge about dog behavior would help some of the owners. I have seen some scuffles that could have easily been prevented, and some interesting characters (people).

Other owners are great and very responsible. My dog has met some great friends in this park, so I will definitely keep coming back. We see many dog friends that my dog knows from doggy daycare, so we attend this park a lot.

Another great park in my opinion. only been a few times, but i enjoyed it and so did the dog. wish i had a park like this closer to my house, it'd be nice to be able to walk to an off leash park. I use a big wooded area near me as a place to let the dog run. The park board should fence off a section of mounds park as a dog park!

No lakes, ponds or streams make this a great place if you like keeping your dog dry. Though fairly wooded, there are several open areas for fetching and such. Where Minnehaha is great for an all-morning romp, this is perfect for 1/2-hour or so. All-in-all, it's a nice little park, especially since it's in the city. Speaking of which...

This is located in a neighborhood known for petty crime. Though I've never personally seen anything happen (been coming here for a while, now), I've heard of break-ins. Sadly, this seems to be the case at most parks in the city. Use common sense when leaving your vehicle unattended.

Also it should be mentioned that some of the patrons of the park can lack control of their dogs, or don't really understand the concept of dogs playing. It's just a different crowd than you'll find at other city parks.

My dog & I love this park. It is a great place to play & socialize for doggies & humans alike. Of course sometimes there are some irresponsible dog owners that utilize the park unfortunately. This can happen anywhere though.If we see potential trouble we just move on. Happy trails!

Great park. I have been a regular for a long time. Lately though there are some pits and presa's that are not fixed. We ususally leave when they arrive. Otherwise great.

It was clean and very nice. Pet owners were friendly and considerate and my two Westies had the time of their lives.

I agree, great dog park, bad neighborhood! Lock up your car and pay attention. Also have noticed dogs have been abandoned at this park, Have had to have animal control come out and take dogs. Watch out for this happening and report it right away.

This park could be the best park. I've only went 3 times, but each time someone's car was broke into. Most of the people where very nice, ran into a few owners not managing their dog (sitting at picnic bench while dog was out running around). I like the paths and open areas.

As an everyday user (330 days and 360 plus visits last year), I can't imagine not having this park. The most unusual aspect of this park is the elevation change. You have a lower area and an upper area with many trails for its size. This past summer new steps were installed. These steps will help greatly during the winter and will prevent further erosion. Lots of great dogs and respectful owners. However, in the past year or so, owners have not been diligently cleaning up after their dogs. This past winter was so bad the parks department sent people in to do some cleaning. When you come, please bring water and trash bags to pick up after the furry tail-wagers. Lastly, lock your car and do not leave any items visible in your car, even a diaper bag.

I can walk here from my home. There are a couple of nice, open areas where the dogs can socialize but also a few small trails so you can hike around, too. I haven't had any problems with other dog. But I'm not a "heavy user" either. I probably go 1-2xs per month.