Rivertown Dog Park

A picturesque waterfall, a walking route, and a rentable picnic pavilion for parties make this a great pit stop.

Spring Lake Park Reserve, a rest area along the Great River Road, is the Upper Mississippi River Valley's "hidden beauty."

The Schaar's Bluff Trailhead and picnic area offers a beautiful view of the Mississippi River Valley as well as access to summer hiking and winter skiing paths. Huge group activities can be accommodated in the large picnic area with shelters.

WAG Farms Dog Park is a 14-acre, completely enclosed off-leash park where dogs of all sizes can exercise and socialize. The WAG Farms Dog Park Association, a group of volunteers dedicated to providing this fantastic facility for area dog owners, operates and maintains it as part of Cottage Grove's municipal park system. To learn more about this relationship or to donate to the park, go here.

The Kaposia Landing Off-Leash Dog Park, located at 800 Bryant Ave., is a 6.3-acre fenced-in area that provides dogs and their owners with the city's only authorized designated off-leash area.

Get your dog out to off-leash dog places to help them maintain their emotional and physical wellness. Dakota Woods Dog Park, which is walled in, is a nice spot for your dog to feel the wind in its hair.