Leash Law and Dogs at Parks
Two ordinances requiring dogs and other pets to be leashed in the city took effect in the first half of 2025. Pet owners may no longer walk their dogs off-leash and at heel, except when on private property. Dogs must also be leashed in city parks. The city continues to review options for designated off-leash areas in parks.
Two ordinances requiring dogs and other pets to be leashed in the city took effect in the first half of 2025. Pet owners may no longer walk their dogs off-leash and at heel, except when on private property. Dogs must also be leashed in city parks. The city continues to review options for designated off-leash areas in parks.
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The application period has closed.
This interest form will be open to all until Dec. 31, 2024. Individuals who submitted an interest will be contacted by Jan. 10, 2025 and notified if they were selected (or not selected) for the work group.
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Who's Listening
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Park and Trail Project Manager
Phone 952-988-8444 Email mkumka@minnetonkamn.gov
Key Dates
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City council
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stage- Meeting date: Monday, Oct. 28, 2024
- Action: Introduced the ordinance. No public hearing at this meeting.
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Park board
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stage- Meeting date: Nov. 6, 2024
- Action: Reviewed the proposed ordinance; No public hearing at this meeting.
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Public comment
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stageFeedback and questions will be accepted on Minnetonka Matters through Nov. 12.
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City council
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stage- Meeting date: Nov. 18, 2024 - 6:30 pm
- Action: The city council adopted two ordinances related to off-leash dogs in the city.
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Ordinance effective date - Jan. 1, 2025
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stageEffective Jan. 1, 2025, dog owners are no longer allowed to walk their dogs off-leash and at heel when off their property, such as walking in a neighborhood.
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Work group
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stage- Meeting date: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, Minnehaha Room at the Minnetonka Community Center
- Action: Introduce members to the process, establish themes and goals and begin identifying key site characteristics for designated off-leash areas.
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Work group
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stage- Meeting date: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, Minnehaha Room at the Minnetonka Community Center.
- Action: Discussion of designated off-leash areas.
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Work group
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stage- Meeting date: 6 p.m. Wednesday March 19, Minnehaha Room at the Minnetonka Community Center.
- Action: Discussion of designated off-leash areas.
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Park board
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stage- Meeting date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Action: Reviewed and made a recommendation regarding the Minnetonka Off-Leash Dog Strategy and Guidance Document
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City council
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stage- Meeting date: Monday, May 5, 2025
- Action: Tabled the proposed Minnetonka Off-Leash Dog Strategy and Guidance Document
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Ordinance effective date - May 19, 2025
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stageEffective May 19, 2025, animals are allowed in city parks, but only off leash in designated areas. A work group will provide input designating off-leash areas within specific parks.
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City council study session
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks has finished this stage- Meeting date: Monday, May 19, 2025 - 4 p.m.
- Action: Review the Minnetonka Off-Leash Ordinance and consider an alternative effective date for implementing enforcement thereof. Per city policy, public comment is not taken at study sessions.
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City Council Study Session
Leash Law and Dogs at Parks is currently at this stage- Meeting: June 16, 2025 - 6 p.m.
- Action: Off-leash dog strategy and guidance plan update.
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City Council
this is an upcoming stage for Leash Law and Dogs at Parks- Meeting date: Aug. 25, 2025
- Action: City staff will present off-leash area concept for Purgatory Park based on feedback provided by the city council at its June 16 study session.