Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
265 Commercial St, St Paul, MN 55106
27 acres · 2 miles of trails
Perched on St. Paul's Mississippi River bluffs, Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary offers leashed dogs paved and natural trails amid 27 acres of urban wilderness. Shade, water, parking, and trash cans enhance visits. Keep dogs close on uneven paths.
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- Park
- Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- St Paul, Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 44.9606, -93.0683
- Size
- 27 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.6 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
27-acre urban nature sanctuary on Mississippi River bluffs. Leashed dogs on paved + natural trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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