Dogs in Parks
This is the national debate, not a verdict.
Dog parks and where dogs are allowed in the park system.
Results:Low
High
(2-33)
Stuck: 208Active debate: 8Moving: 2
Where it is moving
Minnetonka City, Minnesota
MovingSep 1, 202612 resultscity
- Council approves fenced off-leash areas at Purgatory Park after extended public comment (7-1)
- City to install signage, QR reporting for Purgatory Park off-leash areas; council will review results next June
- Joint City Council and Park Board Study Session and Tour - 09.03.25
- City Council - 08.25.25
- Minnetonka council adopts phased off‑leash plan for Purgatory Park, orders parking limits on Stadola Road
- Minnetonka council delays decision on off‑leash plan after hours of debate and public comment
- Minnetonka Park Board backs Purgatory off-leash map, asks staff to identify more dog areas citywide
- Park board briefed on off-leash work group as city moves to designate dog areas by May 19
- City kicks off off‑leash work group; board raises questions about consultant prep and accountability
Ocean Shores, Washington
MovingAug 25, 20261 resultcity
Woodcreek, Texas
Active debateAug 5, 20261 resultcity
Hampton, South Carolina
Active debateAug 1, 20261 resultcity
Boston City, Massachusetts
Active debateJul 30, 20261 resultcity
Washoe County, Nevada
Active debateJul 30, 20261 resultcounty
Columbia City, Indiana
Active debateJul 28, 20261 resultcity
Wood Village, Oregon
Active debateJul 10, 20261 resultcity
Racine, Wisconsin
Active debateJul 7, 20261 resultcity
Silverton, Colorado
Active debateJul 2, 20261 resultcity
Clarksville, Indiana
StuckJun 16, 20261 resultcity
Mission Viejo, California
StuckJun 8, 20261 resultcity
Piedmont, California
StuckJun 3, 20263 resultscity
Village of Mariemont , Ohio
StuckMay 27, 20261 resultcounty
Layton, Utah
StuckMay 21, 20264 resultscity
- Neighbors clash over proposed off-leash dog area at Eastridge Nature Preserve
- Layton council backs moving ahead on East Ridge open-space, off‑leash trail corridor and to seek grants
- Residents press council for a Layton dog park; council and staff cite land, master-plan priorities and ongoing review
- Layton staff outlines off‑leash options; council hears trade‑offs and suggests trial corridor
Mahtomedi, Minnesota
StuckMay 20, 20261 resultcity
Boulder City , Nevada
StuckMay 13, 20262 resultscity
Douglas County, Minnesota
StuckApr 21, 20261 resultcounty
Petaluma City, California
StuckApr 15, 20261 resultcity
Astoria City, Oregon
StuckMar 25, 20261 resultcity