The Marystown Canine Agility Park is a fun and welcoming space for dogs and their owners. It includes a variety of dog-friendly features such as an exercise course to help dogs stay active, a drinking fountain for staying hydrated, and shade trees that provide a cool place for dogs to rest. For pet owners, there is plenty of seating throughout the park so you can relax and enjoy the outdoors while your dog plays.
The park has separate areas for large and small dogs to ensure the safety and comfort of both dogs and their owners. Each area has open space and equipment suited to different sizes and ability levels. There is grass, turf, and gravel ground to give dogs a variety of surfaces to explore.
All dogs, including resident and non-resident dogs using the off-leash dog areas, must be licensed in the City of Shakopee and properly vaccinated. This includes dogs that live in other cities.
Use of the Off-Leash Dog Park is at the discretion of the handler. The Off-Leash Dog Park is not staffed. Users waive liability to the City of Shakopee for any injury or damage caused by pet(s). Owners are solely liable for injuries or damages caused by their dog(s).
Park Rules
- Dogs must always be under visual contact and voice control of the handler. A dog is considered under voice control if it will come when called. Dogs are never to be left unattended. Permission must be granted by each handler for dogs to play or interact with another dog.
- Handlers must always remain in the area with their dogs.
- Each handler must clean up and dispose of dog feces in a sanitary manner, as per City Ordinance, a trash barrel is provided at the park.
- Dogs that have been declared dangerous, as per City Ordinance, potentially dangerous in any community, or that have a history of aggressive behavior are not allowed in the Off-Leash Dog Park. Any dog that exhibits aggressive behavior must be removed immediately by the handler.
- Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving the Off-leash Dog Park. A dog may not be leashed within the Off-Leash Dog Park except for immediate removal. The handler must always keep the leash on their person.
- Children under the age of 16 are not allowed in the Off-Leash Dog Park without supervising adults. Very young children are not allowed in the area at any given time.
- No more than 3 pets per dog handler are allowed in the area at any given time.
- Female dogs in heat or puppies under 4 months are not allowed in the park.
- No rawhides, food (dog or human), glass bottles, strollers, carriages, bicycles, chairs, skateboards, or scooters allowed in the park.
- Professional dog trainers are not allowed to use the facility to conduct business.
- The park is tobacco, drug, and alcohol free.
- The small dog area is limited to dogs no taller than 13" at the shoulder that weigh no more than 25 pounds.
- City Code Chapter 91 and City Code 130.03 apply to this park. City ordinances will be enforced.