Itasca State Park, Park Rapids
36750 Main Park Dr, Park Rapids, MN 56470
32,000 acres · 49 miles of trails
In Minnesota's oldest state park in Park Rapids, dogs explore the headwaters of the Mississippi River along 49 miles of trails. Leashed pups enjoy ample shade, water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Keep dogs on leash at all times.
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- Park
- Itasca State Park, Park Rapids
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Park Rapids, Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 47.1989, -95.1764
- Size
- 32,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 49
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.0 / 10 — Exceptional
- 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:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 32,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
Minnesota's oldest state park (1891) — headwaters of the Mississippi River. Leashed dogs on 49 miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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