Minneapolis may close Minnehaha dog park over Native burial concerns
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is considering a resolution to close Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park by the end of the year to protect Native cultural resources on the site.[1]
Most commissioners have signaled support for the closure and asked staff to identify potential replacement off-leash locations.[1] They acknowledged it will be difficult to match Minnehaha's riverfront features.[1]
Minnesota Historical Society archaeology staff say the 6.6-acre site near Fort Snelling sits on land with 13,000 years of Native use and likely contains cultural and burial artifacts.[1] If the board approves the resolution, the park would close later this year and prompt a search for new dog-park space that can meet users' needs without disturbing sensitive sites.
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- The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is considering a resolution to close Minnehaha Off‑Leash Dog Park by the end of the year.
- The 6.6‑acre site near Fort Snelling sits on land with 13,000 years of Native use and likely contains cultural and burial artifacts, according to Minnesota Historical Society archaeology staff.
- Most commissioners have signaled support for closure and have asked staff to identify potential replacement off‑leash dog park locations, though they acknowledge it will be difficult to match Minnehaha’s riverfront features.
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