Battle Creek Dog Park 2350 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood, MN 55119

"This place is huge and perfect layout in my opinion- there are multiple water options, open field options, and wooded trail options. Does seem like a place you can expect your dog to get pretty dirty fyi. Took a star off because it gave me city vibes of a less friendly or chatty atmosphere, and my first impression was me stuck walking behind people chain smoking and their two dogs had both pooped and they weren't paying any attention to them to pick it up."

"Me and my dog love this place. Very large park with a lot of hiking trails and open areas for play and fetch. There’s a few large ponds for your dog to swim and get muddy in (allow your dog to be a dog). Wouldn’t recommend bringing a puppy or anxious dog here. Its pretty busy."

"35 acres of fun! Several ponds and lots of walking trails as well as a giant field area for dogs to run and play. Completely fenced and there are several walking trails outside of the fence area as well. Separate small area for little dogs. Bring water and don't leave valuables in your car as it is posted several places that thieves like that parking lot. Plan to stay for at least an hour or more. Picnic tables, benches, garbages throughout and a porta potty by the entrance. The people are friendly and so are the dogs!"

"I attached images of the small dog park. There is nowhere to run or play ball because it is overgrown with weeds. It is so thick in there that I couldn't find my dog and I heard a strange sound from the middle of the forest. My puppy had found a bird and was eating it and I couldn't get to her because it was so thick I had to wait for her to finish the bird... It's a nice idea to have a small dog park for little dogs to not get injured and plowed over in the big park which was what was happening. But if it's not going to be cared for or have areas to walk with your dog except for the concrete strip in the middle, it's almost like a waste of space. Space that could be very valuable and helpful for people who want to exercise their dogs and may not have their own yard. Please help keep this area nice and not overgrown with thorny plants and invasive species. Whoever has the power to keep this area useful to the community. Please do that! Also, I have lost three chuckit balls and one tennis ball because it is impossible to find the ball for the dog. Once I throw it in it lands and the big brush."

"I absolutely love this dog park. There is a separate gated area where the dogs can enjoy some water play or you can avoid it if you want. The trail is so pretty and many different areas where you can sit and let your pup play. I have only witnessed one aggressive jack Russell type dog here which honestly the owners shouldn't be taking there but who am I to judge... my pup loves going here."