Frequently Asked Questions

The Oakdale Bark Park - the city's off-leash park for dogs, is located off 50th Street, between Helena Road and Heather Ridge Road.

The Oakdale Bark Park opens one-half hour before sunrise and closes one-half hour after sunset.

Here are the rules: 

• Dogs must be vaccinated and not designated as a dangerous dog or in heat. The City of Oakdale no longer requires dogs to be licensed. Therefore, a license is not needed to be in the Bark Park.  
• Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving the off-leash area and in transition corridors. 
• Dogs must stay within fenced area. 
• Owners are liable for damage or injury inflicted by their dogs. 
• Owners must be in verbal control of their dogs at all times and prevent aggressive behavior, biting, fighting or excessive barking. 
• Owners must be 16 years or older, and not handling more than two dogs.  
• Owners must clean up and dispose of feces. 
• Owners must have a visible leash at all times.

No, visitors to the Oakdale Bark Park do not need a permit or pass to use the park.

Experts indicate that four-foot fences are adequate for 99 percent of dogs and still allow adult deer to clear.