Franklin Terrace Dog Park
Your pooch will feel like a regular Huck Finn after he takes a quick sprint through the waters of the mighty Mississippi. Located alongside the river's banks, Franklin Terrace requires that park users obtain an off-leash permit ($15-$30) for their pup. The park operates in conjunction with M-ROMP (Minneapolis ? Responsible Owners of Mannerly Pets).

Where: Adjacent to Riverside Park, Franklin Terrace and 30th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn.
Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Contact Info: Web site: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=387
Features: 1.28-acre off-leash park, fenced, poop bags, street parking, trash
Additional Services: Canine Good Citizen Test Preparation Classes available through M-ROMP
Bonus Features: Alongside the Mississippi River, double-gated entrance