Regional Parks Adventure Guide

REGIONAL PARKS ADVENTURE GUIDE HOW TO USE THE GUIDE LIST OF THE Are you ready to explore nature? The Regional Parks TEN REGIONAL PARK AGENCIES Adventure Guide will lead you to new places and back to your favorite parks. With 64 Regional Parks in our system there #MNREGIONALPARKS are so many new places to explore. Being outside is not only fun but also good for your mental and physical health. The goal of this adventure guide is to get you outside for an ANOKA COUNTY PARKS adventure, visiting new parks and exploring nature in your own neighborhood. Print this guide out and write directly on the pages or take it along on your phone while drawing and CITY OF BLOOMINGTON PARKS completing the outdoor adventure challenges in a notebook. After visiting a few new spaces, or all of them, share with us CARVER COUNTY PARKS how you have gotten to know your “naturehood.” Take a photo of one of your outdoor adventures and send it to us via our quick form. Then we will send you back a surprise! DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS

THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT + = MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD ADVENTURE PHOTO SURPRISE

RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ABOUT REGIONAL PARKS The regional parks system includes 56 parks and park reserves, 49 trails, and 8 special recreation features. Many CITY OF SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION parks offer equipment rental for the activities listed in this guide. Regional parks are operated by 10 partnering SCOTT COUNTY cities, counties and special park districts who work with the Metropolitan Council to: WASHINGTON COUNTY PARKS ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP PARKS AND TRAILS

PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES

PROVIDE OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT A ctivities

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T N AVE 20TH OR Regional Trail IL IAL D Terrapin N H R V Regional Trail NASO D L L R George Oneka V B

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N N B D L Regional WOOD A V E Lake AK N Trail S L E R D Arden V AS D L

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Park SNELLING AVE N Baytown T Regional 35E HIGHWAY 36 E HIGHWAY 36 E Jane

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B A D Goose CONCORD ST S COUNTY ROAD 30 Mayer Virginia V Regional Park Y 62 South 1 L Regional Trail 5 B FRANCE S AVE 5 5 Park Zumbra-Sunny Minnewashta Lotus 62 SIBLEY N 66TH ST W 66TH ST E St. Paul I Mendota HIG HWAY 110 Dakota Rail 100HIGHWAY 5 HIGHW COUNTY ROAD 30 P Fort Snelling L Y Parley Reserve A Regional C A AY O Nine Mile W U G Lucy Bryant (unorg.) Big Rivers 110 N Schutz H Trail T G Y Lundsten Creek Richfield I Regional Mendota Lake Minnewashta H Sunfish R Ann W AVE 192ND YORKAVE S Newport Berliner O Steiger A Waconia EW RD Regional Trail 5 M Afton D ARBORETUM BLV D Y VI Trail IL E PENN AVE S Y Heights I L TRL T 3 Regional Park AL A Gun Club Lake A 0 V Rogers R W D Y Waconia Lake Waconia HIGHWAY 5 Auburn H S State ARBORETUM BLVD O R 78TH ST W 78TH ST W IG 55 L D H D

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CO G Regional PIO Park Reserve S Regional Trail 61 O N Regional I Minnesota Valley O R Trail R E N C COUNTY ROAD 10 P UD DR 3 S AVE LEXINGTON Chaska CLO 1 35E T Cottage T G S COUNTY ROAD 135 Y R IN National Wildlife 90TH ST S N Park Y A I Carver L W L F Hydes E D H A W R Eagle Y MN River Bluffs IG V Grove Cottage S H A G Refuge N CHESTNUT ST CHESTNUT N Grass Eagan O S I

FRANCE AVE S AVE FRANCE HIGHWA 5 Regional Trail E T Grove Ravine A Denmark D SHA N O L KOP EE RD W V County E NGLER BLVD R 110TH ST O C Minnesota A Regional Park R DIFFLEY RD DIFFLEY RD DIFFL EY RD N Twp. E 77 B Grey C E N K RD VE E I O 1ST A COUNTY ROAD 101 Blue Fisher Black River Greenway U HIGHWAY 284 Cloud N M The T Dog Regional Trail A C Y Southwest OU D R St. C N R O R R T Island Twp. U S Y N COUNTY ROAD 140 UNTY Landing I TY O CO R D E R C R OA Regional C O O R A Minnesota Valley H AD A D G A Lebanon 34 1 A H L D CLIFF RD ECLIFF RD E CLIFF RD CLIFF RD CLIFF RD 110TH ST W 110TH ST S Croix Bluffs D 4 Y E V 0 A 1

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ABOVE THE FALLS CROW-HASSAN PARK RESERVE LAKE REBECCA PARK RESERVE NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK EAGLE LAKE REGIONAL PARK LAKE WACONIA BAKER PARK RESERVE REGIONAL PARK PHALEN REGIONAL PARK ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE BALD EAGLE-OTTER LAKES (Eastman Nature Center) LEBANON HILLS PINE POINT REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK (Tamarack Nature Center) FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK RICE CREEK CHAIN-OF- LILYDALE-HARRIET LAKES PARK RESERVE ISLAND AND CHEROKEE BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL PARK FRENCH REGIONAL PARK (Wargo Nature Center) HEIGHTS REGIONAL PARK BAYLOR REGIONAL PARK GALE WOODS FARM LONG LAKE REGIONAL PARK RIVERFRONT REGIONAL PARK

BIG MARINE PARK RESERVE HIDDEN FALLS-CROSBY MARTIN-ISLAND-LINWOOD RUM RIVER CENTRAL FARM REGIONAL PARK LAKES REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK HYLAND-BUSH-ANDERSON MIESVILLE RAVINE SILVERWOOD BUNKER HILLS REGIONAL PARK LAKES PARK RESERVE PARK RESERVE SPRING LAKE PARK RESERVE CARVER PARK RESERVE INDIAN MOUNDS MINNEAPOLIS CHAIN-OF- (Lowry Nature Center) REGIONAL PARK LAKES REGIONAL PARK SPRING LAKE REGIONAL PARK

CEDAR LAKE FARM KELLER REGIONAL PARK MINNEHAHA REGIONAL PARK SQUARE LAKE REGIONAL PARK KINGSWOOD MISSISSIPPI GATEWAY ST. CROIX BLUFFS CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK RIVERFRONT REGIONAL PARK LAKE BYLLESBY REGIONAL PARK MISSISSIPPI GORGE THE LANDING CLEARY LAKE REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE THEODORE WIRTH COMO REGIONAL PARK MISSISSIPPI WEST REGIONAL PARK (Zoo and Conservatory) LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK TONY SCHMIDT REGIONAL PARK COON RAPIDS DAM LAKE MINNETONKA MURPHY-HANREHAN REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK PARK RESERVE VADNAIS-SNAIL LAKES REGIONAL PARK COTTAGE GROVE RAVINE LAKE MINNEWASHTA NOERENBERG GARDENS REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK WHITETAIL WOODS NOKOMIS-HIAWATHA REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK ABOVE THE FALLS REGIONAL PARK BALD EAGLE-OTTER LAKES REGIONAL MINNEAPOLIS PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD PARK AND TAMARACK NATURE CENTER RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION Above the Falls Regional Park stretches along both sides of the Mississippi River for 2.75 miles north of Downtown Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park, an 885-acre park in Minneapolis. This park is transforming a current and former White Bear Township, includes three park areas: Bald Eagle industrial river into the city’s newest regional park, according Lake, Otter Lake, and Tamarack Nature Center. The park to a community vision for north and northeast Minneapolis. offers a variety of recreation opportunities year-round, Trails and park areas are complete in the southern half of the including paved and unpaved hiking trails, picnic shelter, park. and off-leash dog area. Additionally, a nature playground, ADDRESS: East and West HOURS/COST: Discovery Hollow Nature Play and Garden, offers unique banks of the Mississippi River 6 am-midnight in developed education and play experiences at Tamarack Nature Center. between Plymouth Avenue areas, 6am-10pm in ADDRESS: HOURS: North & Camden Bridges undeveloped areas, Free Bald Eagle section: 5800 30 minutes before sunrise to Hugo Road, White Bear 30 minutes after sunset, Free ACTIVITIES: Biking, Fishing, Township, MN 55110 Hiking, Paddling, Picnic Area, ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Playground Otter Lake section: 5750 Fishing, Hiking, Off-Leash Otter Lake Road, White Bear Dog Area, Paddling, Picnic Township, MN 55110 Area, Playground, Swimming, BAKER PARK RESERVE Visitor Center, Cross- Country Skiing, Ice Fishing, THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT Snowshoeing

Located on scenic Lake Independence, Baker Park Reserve offers 2,700 acres of natural landscape and accommodations OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE for almost any activity from golfing to camping to cross- country skiing, and so much more. No matter the season, there’s always something fun to do. Baker Park Reserve is also home to Baker National Golf Course and the Baker Outdoor Learning Center. See how many different colors you can see outside today. Draw a picture using each color you see. ADDRESS: 2309 Baker Park ACTIVITIES: Biking, Rd Maple Plain, MN 55359 Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Trails, HOURS/COST: Mountain Biking, Paddling, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Picnic Area, Playground, HOW MANY COLORS Swimming, Cross-Country CAN YOU FIND IN THIS PHOTO? Skiing, Ice Fishing, Sledding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL PARK BIG MARINE PARK RESERVE RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION WASHINGTON COUNTY PARKS

Battle Creek Regional Park, a large 1,456-acre park located Big Marine Park Reserve is in the northern part of Washington in Saint Paul and Maplewood, is managed by Ramsey County County. The park was selected as a regional facility because Parks & Recreation and Saint Paul Parks & Recreation. Battle of its exceptional natural resources, including the St. Croix Creek offers paved and unpaved hiking trails, mountain-bike Valley Moraine and high-quality upland and wetland wildlife trails, off-leash dog area, Battle Creek Waterworks waterpark, habitat. The park features access to Big Marine Lake and and 14 kilometers of cross-country ski trails including 4 offers opportunities for visitors to experience the unique kilometers of lighted trail. A 500-person picnic pavilion offers landscape. a large gathering space. ADDRESS: West Section: HOURS/COST: ADDRESS: 17495 Manning ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, City of Saint Paul’s Battle 30 minutes before sunrise to Trail N, Marine on St. Croix, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Creek Recreation Center, 75 30 minutes after sunset, Free MN 55407 Picnic Area, Playground, Winthrop Street South, Saint Swimming, Visitor Center, Paul, MN 55119 ACTIVITIES: Biking, Hiking, HOURS/COST: Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Mountain Biking, Off-Leash 6:00AM-10:00PM, Fee Fishing, Snowshoeing East Section: 2300 Upper Dog Area, Picnic Area, Afton Road, Maplewood, MN Playground, Swimming, 55119 Cross-Country Skiing, Sledding, Snowshoeing BAYLOR REGIONAL PARK BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK CARVER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT

Baylor Regional Park is located in rural Carver County on Bryant Lake Regional Park is nestled in 170 beautiful acres Eagle Lake. The park offers diverse landscapes of forest, of rolling hills, woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands. Among prairie and wetland habitats. Key features of the park include the scenery, you might spot deer, waterfowl or songbirds that trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, beach, campground have made the park home. Enjoy activities such as disc golf with utility and primitive sites, an observatory for star on the 18-hole course and swimming in the sand-bottomed and planet gazing, disc golf, picnic facilities, fishing pier, Bryant Lake. watercraft and ski rentals. ADDRESS: 6800 Rowland ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, ADDRESS: 10775 County Rd. ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, 33, Norwood Young America, Camping, Disc Golf, Fishing, Off-Leash Dog Area, Paddling, MN 55397 Hiking, Paddling, Picnic HOURS/COST: Picnic Area, Playground, Area, Playground, Swimming, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Swimming, Ice Fishing HOURS/COST: Visitor Center, Cross- 6:00AM-10:00PM, Free Country Skiing, Ice Fishing, Snowshoeing BUNKER HILLS REGIONAL PARK ANOKA COUNTY PARKS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

Home to one of Minnesota’s few remaining oak savannahs, Bunker Hills Regional Park is 1600 acres and offers a beautiful natural setting featuring native prairies, wetlands, and wildlife Count how many circles, squares and lines you see in viewing opportunities. A large variety of recreation facilities nature today. Make a drawing using them. are available within the park including Bunker Beach Water Park, Bunker Park Stables, Archery Center, Campground and the Activities Center for meeting and events.

ADDRESS: Bunker Hills ACTIVITIES: Archery, Biking, Activities Center, 550 Bunker Camping, Disc Golf, Hiking, Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, Horse Trails, Off-Leash Dog MN 55304 Area, Picnic, Playground, Swimming, Visitor Center, HOURS/COST: Cross-Country Skiing, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Fee Snowshoeing

CARVER PARK RESERVE (LOWRY NATURE CENTER) THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT

Situated on the western edge of the Twin Cities, Carver Park Reserve is home to Lowry Nature Center, Grimm Farm Historic Site and King Waterbird Sanctuary. Here, you may spot trumpeter swans, osprey, mink, white-tailed deer, barred owls and a variety of waterfowl and songbirds. Explore year- round activities that take advantage of winding trails, rolling wooded terrain and interconnected lakes and marshes.

ADDRESS: 7400 Grimm ACTIVITIES: Archery, Biking, Road, Victoria, MN 55386 Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Trails, Off- HOURS/COST: Leash Dog Area, Paddling, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Picnic Area, Playground, Visitor Center, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Fishing, Sledding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing CEDAR LAKE FARM REGIONAL PARK CHEROKEE HEIGHTS REGIONAL PARK SCOTT COUNTY PARKS SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION

Located on the south shore of Cedar Lake near New Prague, Realized as a potential recreational and natural green Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park is a picturesque site for space in the early 1900s, Cherokee Regional Park has since picnicking, swimming, and fishing. This site also offers a developed into one of Saint Paul’s most visited parks, spectacular setting for an outdoor wedding and reception, bringing in over 300,000 visitors a year. The park contains corporate retreat, and educational and recreational activities. playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, BBQ grills, and more spread out across 100 acres of land. ADDRESS: 25875 Juniper ACTIVITIES: Fishing, Avenue, New Prague, MN Paddling, Picnic Area, ADDRESS: 700 Cherokee ACTIVITIES:Biking, Hiking, 56071 Swimming Heights Blvd., Saint Paul, MN Picnic Area, Playground, 55107 Snowshoeing HOURS/COST: 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free HOURS/COST: Sunrise to 11 pm, Free

CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI RIVERFRONT REGIONAL PARK MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

Centered on St. Anthony Falls in the historic core of Downtown Minneapolis, Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park offers public green space in an urban setting. It Document the biggest tree you can find and imagine is part of the Minneapolis Grand Rounds and connects to other what you would see if you climbed to the top of it. parks up and down the river. Visitors can experience activities Draw that imaginary view. on and off the water, festivals and events, and the area’s LOOK! history. Dining and shopping are just blocks away. Highlights LOOK! include Stone Arch Bridge, Mill Ruins, and Water Works. LOOK!

ADDRESS: East and West ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, banks of the Mississippi River Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, between Plymouth Avenue Picnic Area, Playground, North & 35W bridges Visitor Center

HOURS/COST: 6 am-midnight in developed areas, 6 am-10 pm in undeveloped areas, Free CLEARY LAKE REGIONAL PARK THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT/SCOTT COUNTY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

Cleary Lake Regional Park is one of the most popular year- round recreation spots in the south metro. With amenities including a golf course, campground, picnic area, cross- country ski trails, swimming beach and more, this beautiful If you got to create your own zoo, what five animals park has something for everyone. you would include in it? Don’t forget to name the animals and the zoo! ADDRESS: 18106 Texas ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Avenue Prior Lake, MN 55372 Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Off-Leash Dog Area, Paddling, HOURS/COST: Picnic Area, Playground, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Swimming, Visitor Center, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice ZOO Fishing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing

COMO REGIONAL PARK, ZOO AND CONSERVATORY SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION

Como Regional Park features a wide variety of amenities including the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Como Regional Park Pool, Como Golf Course, Como Town Amusement Park, Cafesjian’s Carousel, Como Lake, Como Lakeside Pavilion, miniature golf, a fishing pier, outdoor classroom, watercraft rentals, athletic fields, picnic area, the Historic Street Car Station, Como Park Ski Center and much more.

ADDRESS:1199 Midway Pkwy, ACTIVITIES: Biking, Fishing, Saint Paul, MN 55103 Hiking, Paddling, Picnic Area, Playground, Swimming, HOURS/COST: Visitor Center, Cross-Country Sunrise to 11:00PM, Free Skiing, Ski/Snowboarding, Ice Fishing, Sledding COON RAPIDS DAM REGIONAL PARK CROSBY FARM REGIONAL PARK ANOKA COUNTY PARKS SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION

Covering 446 acres along the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Crosby Farm Regional Park features a picnic shelter, fire pit, Dam Regional Park is one of the most popular destinations fishing pier, marina, BBQ grills and more. in Anoka County. Experiences in the park are available year- round featuring a visitor center, picnic pavilions, fishing, ADDRESS: 2595 Crosby Farm ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, boating, and cross country skiing. The Mississippi River Rd., Saint Paul, MN 55116 Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Regional Trail passes through the park which provides biking Picnic Area, Ice Fishing, opportunities between the cities of Minneapolis and Ramsey. HOURS/COST: Snowshoeing Sunrise-10:00PM, Free ADDRESS: 9750 Egret ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, 55433 Picnic Area, Playground, Visitor Center, Cross- HOURS/COST: Country Skiing, Ice Fishing, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Fee Snowshoeing

COTTAGE GROVE RAVINE REGIONAL CROW-HASSAN PARK RESERVE PARK THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT WASHINGTON COUNTY PARKS Located on the Crow River, this park offers an uninterrupted Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park resides in southern expanse of peaceful wilderness. Among the scenery, the Washington County and consists of 500+ acres of hills and restored prairie is a year-round attraction for its ever- dramatic, heavily wooded ravines with clearings of prairie and changing color palette. Miles of trails wind through the park old field. The park features access to Ravine Lake and offers reserve and give an opportunity to spot wildlife like deer, fox, recreation opportunities within a scenic ravine landscape. coyotes, trumpeter swans, hawks, and bald eagles. Scenic trails and group campsites that accommodate horses make ADDRESS: 9653 Keats Ave. ACTIVITIES: Biking, Fishing, this park a popular destination for horseback riders. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55106 Hiking, Paddling, Picnic Area, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice ADDRESS: 12595 Park Drive, ACTIVITIES: Camping, HOURS/COST: Fishing, Snowshoeing Hanover, MN 55374 Hiking, Horse Trails, 6:00AM-10:00PM, Fee Off-Leash Dog Area, HOURS/COST: Cross-Country Skiing, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE (EASTMAN NATURE CENTER) THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT

At 4,900 acres, Elm Creek Park Reserve is the largest park in Three Rivers. The park features amenities for almost Try to find the biggest tree in the park. every outdoor activity, including the Winter Recreation Area, Once you find it guess how old it is and write it a thank Eastman Nature Center, miles of hiking and biking trails, a you letter for all the oxygen. swim pond, mountain biking, and much more. Elm Creek is also home to a variety of wildlife such as eagles, sand-hill cranes, deer, beavers, loons, trumpeter swans and hawks.

ADDRESS:12400 James ACTIVITIES: Archery, Biking, DEAR TREE, Deane Parkway, Maple Grove, Camping, Disc Golf, Hiking, MN 55369 Horse Trails, Mountain Biking, Off Lease Dog, Picnic Area, HOURS/COST: Playground, Swim Pond, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Visitor Center, Cross-Country Skiing, Ski/Snowboarding, Sledding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing EAGLE LAKE REGIONAL PARK FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT

Located on the border of Plymouth and Maple Grove, the Fish Lake Regional Park offers outdoor recreation in a 230-acre Eagle Lake Regional Park features recreational wooded, lakeside setting. Water enthusiasts will enjoy opportunities such as biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, swimming, boating and ice fishing on Fish Lake. You’ll also skijoring and snowshoeing. The park is also home to the find picnic areas and a rental pavilion. Fish Lake offers turf popular Eagle Lake Youth Golf Center. There’s something for trails for snowshoeing and hiking in winter. Dog owners enjoy everyone who loves spending time outdoors. year-round exercise with paved trails and a fully-fenced dog off-leash area. ADDRESS: 11000 Bass Lake ACTIVITIES: Biking, Fishing, Road, Plymouth, MN 55442 Hiking, Paddling, Picnic ADDRESS: 14900 Bass Lake ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Area, Cross-Country Skiing, Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55311 Fishing, Hiking, Off-Leash HOURS/COST: Snowshoeing Dog Area, Paddling, Picnic 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free HOURS/COST: Area, Swimming, Visitor 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Center, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Fishing, Snowshoeing FRENCH REGIONAL PARK HARRIET ISLAND REGIONAL PARK THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION

Along the north shore of Medicine Lake there are a variety of Located alongside the Mississippi River near downtown opportunities for outdoor exploration. French Regional Park Saint Paul, the “island” boasts many amenities, including offers amenities such as a swimming beach, fishing pier, the Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion, a 5,000 square foot lighted trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, and more. facility that hosts receptions, parties, weddings, and more throughout the year. Harriet Island also features a picnic area, ADDRESS: 12605 Rockford ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, play area, open space, and beautiful views of the Mississippi Road, Plymouth, MN 55441 Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, River and downtown Saint Paul. Picnic Area, Playground, HOURS/COST: Swimming, Visitor Center, ADDRESS: 200 Dr Justus ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Cross-Country Skiing, Ohage Blvd, Saint Paul, MN Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Ice Fishing, Sledding, 55107 Picnic Area, Playground, Ice Snowshoeing Fishing, Snowshoeing HOURS/COST: Sunrise to 11 pm, Free

GALE WOODS FARM HIDDEN FALLS-CROSBY FARM THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT REGIONAL PARK SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION Located on Whaletail Lake in Minnetrista, Gale Woods Farm lets visitors of all ages gain an understanding of agriculture, Crosby Farm Regional Park features a picnic shelter, fire pit, food production and land stewardship. Explore the park on fishing pier, marina, BBQ grills and more. your own, arrange a field trip, or attend a public event. You can buy fresh food and yarn, have a picnic by the lake or host ADDRESS: 1313 Hidden Falls ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, a celebration. In addition to programs and summer camps, Dr. Saint Paul, MN 55116 Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, you’ll find a variety of skills-based classes including fiber arts, Picnic Area, Ice Fishing, cooking and gardening. HOURS/COST: Hidden Falls Snowshoeing South: Sunrise to 9:00 p.m. ADDRESS: 7210 County Road ACTIVITIES: Boating, Hidden Falls North: Sunrise 110 W., Minnetrista, MN 55364 Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, to 10:00 p.m., Free Picnic Area, Visitor Center, HOURS/COST: Cross-Country Skiing, Ice 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Fishing, Snowshoeing HYLAND-BUSH-ANDERSON LAKES KELLER REGIONAL PARK PARK RESERVE (RICHARDSON NATURE RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CENTER) BLOOMINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION/ THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT Keller Regional Park, a 248-acre park in Maplewood, includes Spoon Lake, Keller Lake, Round Lake and several picnic shelters for gatherings. Keller offers paved hiking trails and a It’s a scenic retreat in the heart of Bloomington. Hyland Lake lakeside boardwalk that allows access to all park areas as well Park Reserve offers breathtaking prairie landscapes and a lake as to neighboring Phalen Regional Park in Saint Paul. Keller as well as a large play area, the Richardson Nature Center, is the oldest Ramsey County regional park and offers unique Hyland Hills Ski Area, an 18-hole disc golf course and 5k of recreation activities such as archery and Tuj Lub, a traditional manufactured snow cross-country ski trails. With so much to Hmong top-spinning game. do, this park has endless opportunities for outdoor fun. ADDRESS: 2166 Maplewood ACTIVITIES: Archery, ADDRESS: 10145 Bush Lake ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109 Biking, Boating, Fishing, Road, Bloomington, MN 55438 Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Hiking, Paddling, Picnic Area, Paddling, Picnic Area, HOURS/COST: Playground, Ice Fishing, HOURS/COST: Playground, Swimming, 30 minutes before sunrise to Snowshoeing 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Visitor Center, Cross-Country 30 minutes after sunset, Free Skiing, Snowboarding, Ice Fishing, Snowshoeing

INDIAN MOUNDS REGIONAL PARK KINGSWOOD SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT

Indian Mounds Regional Park is home to six Native American Three Rivers Park District’s newest acquisition, Kingswood burial mounds high atop 450 million-year-old limestone and Park, is open for interim use. The park includes 106 acres sandstone bluffs overlooking downtown Saint Paul. The park of land in Minnetrista on Little Long Lake. The lake and also features a picnic area, play area, BBQ grills, hiking and surrounding uplands are considered some of the most biking trails, public art, and more. pristine natural resources in the area. Parking is available at a small lot on Kingswood Road; drinking water and restrooms ADDRESS: 10 Mounds Blvd., ACTIVITIES: Archery, are currently not available. Trails are designated for hiking Saint Paul, MN 55106 Biking, Hiking, Picnic Area, only; bicycles, dogs and horses are prohibited at this time. Playground, Sledding HOURS/COST: ADDRESS: 7301 Kingswood HOURS/COST: Sunrise to 11:00 pm, Free Road, Minnetrista, MN 55364 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free

ACTIVITIES: Hiking LAKE BYLLESBY REGIONAL PARK DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

Lake Byllesby Regional Park is nestled in the scenic Cannon River Valley on Lake Byllesby Reservoir, the largest lake in southern Dakota County. This beautiful park offers vast open space for a variety of year-round active sports or quiet What do you feel when you are outside today? recreation for company picnics, family reunions or other large Write or draw a picture about your feelings or and small group gatherings. document them in a photo. ADDRESS: 8150 295th St. E., ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Picnic Area, HOURS/COST: Playground, Swimming, Ice 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Fishing

LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL PARK WASHINGTON COUNTY PARKS ANOKA COUNTY PARKS

Lake Elmo Park Reserve resides in central Washington County The 270 acre Lake George Regional Park is very popular with and consists of 2,000+ preserved and protected acres. The families and young adults. There are seven picnic pavilions park features recreational opportunities for park users to available for rental. Trails offer access to woodland, lake, and experience gently rolling hills and a variety of landscapes in wetland areas. a variety of ways. The park reserve also features access to Eagle Point Lake and Lake Elmo. ADDRESS: 3100 217th Avenue ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011 Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, ADDRESS: 1515 Keats Ave N, ACTIVITIES: Archery, Biking, Picnic Area, Playground, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Boating, Camping, Fishing, HOURS/COST: Swimming, Ice Fishing, Hiking, Horse Trails, Mountain 5:00AM-10:00PM, Fee Snowmobiling HOURS/COST: Biking, Paddling, Picnic 6:00AM-10:00PM, Fee Area, Playground, Swimming, Visitor Center, Cross- Country Skiing, Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing LAKE MINNETONKA REGIONAL PARK LAKE REBECCA PARK RESERVE THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park is nestled on the shores of A gently rolling Big Woods landscape and numerous wetland scenic Lake Minnetonka. A perfect spot for a family outing, areas make up the beautiful Lake Rebecca Park Reserve. the park offers a large, nautical-themed play area and a In addition to the many opportunities for outdoor fun you’ll chlorinated, sandy-bottom swimming pond. You’ll also find find here, this park is also a haven for wildlife and is part of picnic spots, a 3-hole disc golf practice area, a fishing pier, the Three Rivers Park District Trumpeter Swan restoration biking and hiking trails, and a boat launch and access point. program.

ADDRESS: 4610 County Road ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, ADDRESS: 9831 Rebecca ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, 44, Minnetrista, MN 55331 Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Park Trail, Rockford, MN Fishing, Hiking, Horse Trails, Paddling, Picnic Area, 55373 Mountain Biking, Off-Leash HOURS/COST: Playground, Swimming, Dog Area, Paddling, Picnic 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Snowmobiling HOURS/COST: Area, Playground, Swimming, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing

LAKE MINNEWASHTA REGIONAL PARK LAKE WACONIA REGIONAL PARK CARVER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CARVER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION

With a mile of shoreline, Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Located on the second largest lake in the metropolitan area, offers experiences of swimming, fishing, watercraft access Lake Waconia Regional Park includes 34 acre Coney Island of and views of the lake. Paved and natural surface trails run the West in addition to the mainland park area. The park is throughout the park’s forested, prairie and lake shore areas. in its early development stages. Existing facilities include a Other features include an off-leash dog area, cross country beach, boat access, play equipment, picnic grills, as well as ski trails, creative playground, picnic shelters and canoe, picnic areas on Coney Island. An 80’ tall sledding provides a paddle board and ski rental services. winter thrill.

ADDRESS: 6900 Hazeltine ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, ADDRESS: 8170 Paradise ACTIVITIES: Boating, Blvd., Chanhassen, MN 55331 Fishing, Hiking, Off-Leash Lane, Waconia, MN 55387 Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Dog Area, Paddling Picnic Picnic Area, Playground, HOURS/COST: Area, Playground, Swimming, HOURS/COST: Swimming, Ice Fishing, 6:00AM-10:00PM (during the Cross-Country Skiing, Ice 6:00AM-10:00PM, Free Sledding, Snowshoeing fishing season, the park will Fishing, Snowshoeing open at 5:00AM), Free LEBANON HILLS REGIONAL PARK LILYDALE REGIONAL PARK DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION

Lebanon Hills Regional Park is the largest park in the Dakota Lilydale Regional Park, located along the Mississippi River, County park system. Containing almost 2,000 acres, the park is an excellent spot for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. It offers miles of trails and many lakes for year-round outdoor features a boat launch and hiking and biking trails. sports, recreation and environmental education. The Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, located in the eastern section of the park, ADDRESS: 400 Water St., ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, offers park information, interactive nature displays, courses Saint Paul, MN 55108 Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, and programs, equipment rental and access to all the beauty Picnic Area, Playground, Ice the park has to offer. HOURS/COST: Fishing, Snowshoeing Sunrise to 11 p.m., Free ADDRESS: 860 Cliff Road, ACTIVITIES: Camping, Eagan, MN 55123 Fishing, Hiking, Horse Trails, Mountain Biking, Paddling, HOURS/COST: Picnic Area, Playground, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Swimming, Visitor Center, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Fishing, Sledding, Snowshoeing

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

Look for footprints of animals. Find a rock. Name it. Draw it. Thank it. Leave it. Try to guess what animal made the footprint.

YOU ROCK! LONG LAKE REGIONAL PARK RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

Long Lake Regional Park, a 225-acre park in New Brighton, is located between Long Lake and Rush Lake. A beach provides summer lake recreation on Long Lake, while paved trails allow access to the Rice Creek Regional Trails. Neighboring Lions Document three things you see at the park and Park in New Brighton offers play fields, and the New Brighton then label what they are. Railroad Museum is open on weekends. A large playground and picnic pavilion offer a large gathering space for parties and events. 1-

ADDRESS: 1500 Old Highway ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, 8, New Brighton, MN 55112 Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, 2- Picnic Area, Playground, HOURS/COST: Swimming, Ice Fishing, 30 minutes before sunrise to Snowshoeing 3- 30 minutes after sunset, Free

MARTIN-ISLAND-LINWOOD LAKES MIESVILLE RAVINE PARK RESERVE REGIONAL PARK DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS ANOKA COUNTY PARKS Miesville Ravine Park Reserve is a large nature preserve Martin - Island - Linwood Lakes Regional Park is 737 acres of that provides miles of trails for you to enjoy the picturesque natural landscape providing a north woods feel and access to Cannon River Valley. Located at the confluence of Trout Brook several great fishing lakes. Within the whispering red pines is and the Cannon River near Miesville, this beautiful park offers Camp Salie, a former 4-H camp, that is available by the feel of scenic southeastern Minnesota in our very own reservation for overnight gatherings of up to 60 people. backyard. ADDRESS: 27970 Orlando ACTIVITIES: Fishing, ADDRESS:22480 Martin Lake ACTIVITIES: Boating, Trail, Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Hiking, Paddling, Picnic Area, Road NW, Linwood Township, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Snowshoeing MN 55092 Picnic Area, Playground, HOURS/COST: Swimming, Ice Fishing, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free HOURS/COST: Snowmobiling 5:00AM-10:00PM, Fee MINNEHAHA REGIONAL PARK MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

At the heart of Minnehaha Regional Park is scenic 53-foot Minnehaha Falls, a rare urban waterfall. Visitors can walk shady trails below the falls, listen to a concert in the large Make believe the clouds are animals. bandshell, picnic in a wide variety of environments, enjoy Create a name for each one you find. two special playgrounds, and have dinner at an acclaimed restaurant.

ADDRESS: 4801 S Minnehaha ACTIVITIES: Biking, Disc Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Off- Leash Dog Area, Paddling, HOURS/COST: Picnic Area, Playground, 6 am-midnight in developed Swimming, Snowshoeing areas, 6am-10pm in MINNEAPOLIS CHAIN-OF-LAKES undeveloped areas, Free REGIONAL PARK MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MISSISSIPPI GATEWAY REGIONAL PARK The Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Park is one of the THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT crown jewels of the Minneapolis and regional systems. One of the most visited and well-known parks in the state, the Chain includes five lakes available for sailing, kayaking, The Mississippi River defines the boundary of this 160-acre swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, and, in winter skiing park and there are many opportunities to see our nation’s and snowshoeing. Miles of bicycle and pedestrian trails greatest river up close. From the 12-foot-wide observation encircle and connect the lakes, offering access to a variety of walkway on top of the dam, enjoy spectacular scenery, the activities and stunning views of the city. roar of the water, and rainbows in the mist. Look for signs of the abundant wildlife that live in or visit the park—mink, ADDRESS: Shorelines HOURS/COST: beaver, hawks, osprey, deer, turtles and river otters. of Brownie Lake, Cedar 6 am-midnight in developed Lake, Lake of the Isles, areas, 6am-10pm in ADDRESS: 10360 West River ACTIVITIES: Biking, Fishing, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake undeveloped areas, Free Road, Brooklyn Park, MN Hiking, Picnic Area, Visitor Harriet, including the trails 55444 Center, Snowshoeing connecting them and Lyndale ACTIVITIES: Archery, Biking, Park. Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Off- HOURS/COST: Leash Dog Area, Paddling, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Picnic Area, Playground, Swimming, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Fishing MISSISSIPPI GORGE REGIONAL PARK MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD/ SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park is named for the only gorge on the entire course of the Mississippi River. Tree-lined parkways and trails wind alongside the river at the blufftops, Play at your favorite park and then think up a new name offering extraordinary views, while hiking trails descend for it. Draw it a new sign. through lush forests to the water’s edge. Marquee activities include taking a riverboat tour of Minneapolis and St. Paul, SUNNYSIDE PARK biking steep inclines and fast descents, and enjoying the DOGWOOD MEADOWS turning of the seasons at one of the many overlooks. DISCOVERY GARDENS ADDRESS: Approx. 132 acres HOURS/COST: of land area flanking both 6 am-midnight in developed the east and west banks of areas, 6am-10pm in the Mississippi River, from undeveloped areas, Free just south of Bridge No. 9 to the north edge of Minnehaha ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Regional Park. Fishing, Hiking, Off-Leash 50 Mississippi River Blvd. S. Dog Area, Paddling, Picnic Saint Paul, MN 55105 Area, Playground

MISSISSIPPI WEST REGIONAL PARK ANOKA COUNTY PARKS

Mississippi West Regional Park offers spectacular views of the Mississippi River. A public access boat/canoe launch allows guests to experience this majestic river from a different viewpoint. With rolling prairies and mature forest, you will feel immersed in this beautiful 273 acre park through its nature and wildlife.

ADDRESS: 13900 Traprock ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Street, Ramsey, MN 55303 Hiking, Paddling

HOURS/COST: 5:00AM-10:00PM, Fee MURPHY-HANREHAN PARK RESERVE NOKOMIS-HIAWATHA REGIONAL PARK SCOTT COUNTY/THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

The peaceful wilderness at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve Once called “the other lakes of South Minneapolis,” Nokomis- features glacial ridges, hilly terrain and an extensive, lush Hiawatha Regional Park has become a center of activity that forest. This park features one of the most challenging cross- rivals anything in Minneapolis. Lake Nokomis is home to a country ski areas in the Twin Cities, and a popular mountain large swimming beach, numerous boating opportunities, bike trail. With the exception of the trails, the park reserve sporting events, and miles of trails. Lake Hiawatha is quieter, remains undeveloped, making it the best park in Three Rivers with a natural shoreline, scenic picnic areas, and flocks of for birdwatchers to spot woodland songbirds. This park has migrating waterfowl. been designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. ADDRESS: Shoreline of Lake ACTIVITIES: Archery, Nokomis and Lake Hiawatha, Biking, Boating, Fishing, ADDRESS: 15501 Murphy ACTIVITIES: Boating, including Lake Hiawatha Golf Hiking, Paddling, Picnic Lake Road, Savage, MN 55378 Fishing, Hiking, Horse Trails, Club Area, Playground, Swimming, Mountain Biking, Off-Leash Cross-Country Skiing, Ice HOURS/COST: Dog Area, Paddling, Cross- HOURS/COST: Fishing, Snowshoeing 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Country Skiing, Ice Fishing, 6 am-midnight in developed Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing areas, 6am-10pm in undeveloped areas, Free

NOERENBERG GARDENS THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

Noerenberg Memorial Gardens is known for its tranquility and spectacular beauty. Located along the shore of Crystal Bay on Lake Minnetonka, Noerenberg is widely regarded as one of the finest formal gardens in Minnesota. Among its blend Write or draw a love letter to your favorite park. of perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, and vines, the garden features ornamental shade trees and a stand of conifers, an extensive daylily collection, and Northern Lights azaleas. The garden is open for tours and is an idyllic location for weddings.

ADDRESS: 2865 Northshore HOURS/COST: May–Oct. Drive, Wayzata, MN 55391 8:00 AM–Sunset, Free NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD/THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

Hidden behind I-94, this regional park will captivate those who venture off the freeway. The park offers spectacular views of the Mississippi River and the surrounding woods Say hi to all people, animals and plants you see at and prairie. Walking trails meander through the prairie and the park. Did any say hi back? along the shores of the river. Bike trails traverse the park and connect with Webber Parkway and commuter routes into downtown Minneapolis. There are trails and a fishing pier in the park north of 57th Avenue N.

ADDRESS: 5116 North HOURS/COST: Mississippi Drive, 6:00 AM–10:00 PM, Free Minneapolis, MN 55412, ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, HELLO! 5700 Lyndale Ave N, Brooklyn Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, HOLA! Center 55430 Picnic Area, Playground, BONJOUR! Swimming, Visitor Center, Snowshoeing

PHALEN REGIONAL PARK PINE POINT REGIONAL PARK SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION WASHINGTON COUNTY PARKS

Phalen Regional Park is a popular destination for fishing, Pine Point Regional Park resides in northern Washington boating, swimming, biking, golf, picnics, and more. Lake County and serves as a trailhead to the Gateway State Trail, Phalen is one of the largest lakes in Saint Paul. Other a major recreation destination for the region. The park also highlights include the China Garden and an outdoor features views of Louise Lake and Loon Lake. Landscape amphitheater. types include rolling topography, mixed hardwoods, pine plantations, prairie, and wetlands. ADDRESS: 1600 Phalen Dr., ACTIVITIES: Biking, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Boating, Fishing, Golfing, ADDRESS: 11900 Norell Ave ACTIVITIES: Biking, Hiking, Hiking, Paddling, Picnic N., Stillwater, MN 55082 Horse Trails, Picnic Area, HOURS/COST: Area, Playground, Swimming, Cross-Country Skiing Sunrise to 11:00 pm, Free Cross-Country Skiing, Ice HOURS/COST: Fishing, Snowshoeing 6:00AM-10:00PM, Fee RICE CREEK CHAIN-OF-LAKES PARK RESERVE (WARGO NATURE CENTER) OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE ANOKA COUNTY PARKS

The largest park within Anoka County is the 5,500-acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. Home to Wargo Nature Center and Chomonix Golf Course, the park reserve also Change your perspective! Crouch down low to the provides great opportunities to canoe and kayak through ground and then stand up tall. Observe how you can unique water habitats. Guests can rent paddle craft at Wargo see things differently. Nature Center and experience an evening campfire in one of the park’s 74 modern campsites.

ADDRESS: 7373 Main Street, ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Lino Lakes, MN 55038 Camping, Fishing, Golfing, LOOK AT EVERYTHING Hiking, Paddling, Picnic AS THOUGH YOU ARE HOURS/COST: Area, Playground, Swimming, SEEING IT FOR THE 5:00AM-10:00PM, Fee Visitor Center, Cross- FIRST OR LAST TIME. Country Skiing, Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing

RIVERFRONT REGIONAL PARK RUM RIVER CENTRAL REGIONAL PARK ANOKA COUNTY PARKS ANOKA COUNTY PARKS

Riverfront Regional Park connects guests to the Mississippi This lightly developed park offers guests a scenic, peaceful River through 139 acres of green space and access to the retreat along one of Minnesota’s most scenic canoe routes. Mississippi River Regional Trail. There are several great Enjoy horseback riding and walking trails, or launch a canoe opportunities to overlook the river and spot migrating wildlife. to experience the Rum River from this great access point. The Riedel Farmhouse, located within the park, offers a The diversity of the river, prairies, and woodlands make for a unique gathering space in a beautiful setting, only minutes unique visit no matter the season. from Minneapolis and major highways. ADDRESS: 17955 Roanoke ACTIVITIES: Biking, ADDRESS: 5100 East River ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Street NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 Boating, Canoe Campsites, Road, Fridley, MN 55432 Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Paddling, Picnic Area, HOURS/COST: Trails, Paddling, Picnic Area, HOURS/COST: Playground 5:00AM-10:00PM, Fee Playground, Cross-Country 5:00AM-10:00PM, Fee Skiing SILVERWOOD SPRING LAKE REGIONAL PARK THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT SCOTT COUNTY PARKS

With a focus on arts and the environment, Silverwood Park Located on the north shore of Spring Lake and near the is unique in the metro area. Stop for a cup of coffee, take southwest shore of Prior Lake, Spring Lake Regional Park a class, or simply set up your easel to paint. Trails offering offers 374 acres of incredibly diverse natural habitats. Every spectacular views of Silver Lake, restored prairie, and mature day, eagles readily soar in the sky. The Maple-Basswood forest oak forests provide inspiration to all. Other park amenities creates a beautiful backdrop for a peaceful stroll. A small include an art gallery, education facilities, event rental space, creek winds through the park’s maze of open water wetlands, a café/coffee shop, picnic sites, fishing opportunities, canoe cattail marshes and a tamarack bog. and kayak rentals, an outdoor performance space and more. ADDRESS: 15851 Howard ACTIVITIES: Biking, ADDRESS: 2500 County Rd ACTIVITIES: Art Gallery, Lake Road NW, Prior Lake, Hiking, Off-Leash Dog Area, E, St. Anthony, MN 55421 Biking, Fishing, Hiking, MN 55372 Snowmobiling Paddling, Picnic Area, Visitor HOURS/COST: Center HOURS/COST: 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free

SPRING LAKE PARK RESERVE SQUARE LAKE DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS WASHINGTON COUNTY PARKS

Enjoy the feel of northern Minnesota from this scenic park Square Lake is in northern Washington County and is a that overlooks the Mississippi River. A rest stop along the regional amenity renowned for its water quality. The lake has Great River Road, Spring Lake Park Reserve is the “hidden some of the clearest waters in Minnesota. The park provides jewel” of the Upper Mississippi River Valley. recreational opportunities for scuba divers, swimmers, paddle boarders, anglers and more. ADDRESS: 8395 127th Street ACTIVITIES: Archery, Biking, East, Hastings, MN 55033 Camping, Hiking, Picnic Area, ADDRESS: 115450 Square ACTIVITIES: Boating, Playground, Cross-Country Lake Trail N., Stillwater, MN Fishing, Paddling, Picnic HOURS/COST: Skiing, Snowshoeing 55082 Area, Swimming, Ice Fishing 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free HOURS/COST: 6:00AM-10:00PM, Fee ST. CROIX BLUFFS REGIONAL PARK THEODORE WIRTH REGIONAL PARK WASHINGTON COUNTY PARKS MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD/THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT

St Croix Bluffs Regional Park resides in southern Washington County, where it fronts the shores of the St. Croix River, a Named for the Park Board superintendent mainly responsible nationally recognized wild and scenic river route. The park for its development, Theodore Wirth Regional Park is the features access to the river and a variety of recreational and largest and most natural park in the Minneapolis system. It camping opportunities. features a variety of attractions, including two golf courses, a large swimming beach, Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, Quaking Bog, and networks of mountain biking and hiking ADDRESS: 10191 St. Croix ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, trails. The park is also a center for winter recreation, with ski Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Camping, Fishing, Hiking, trails, a skiing/snowboarding/snow-tubing hill, and winter fat Paddling, Picnic Area, biking trails. HOURS/COST: Playground, Swimming, 6:00AM-10:00PM, Fee Visitor Center, Cross-Country ADDRESS: Parkland from ACTIVITIES: Archery, Skiing, Snowshoeing Golden Valley Road to 394, Biking, Boating, Disc Golf, including two golf courses, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Wirth Lake, and several Biking, Paddling, Picnic gardens. Area, Playground, Swimming, Visitor Center, Cross-Country HOURS/COST: Skiing, Ski/Snowboarding, THE LANDING 6 am-midnight in developed Ice Fishing, Sledding, THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT areas, 6 am-10 pm in Snowshoeing undeveloped areas, Free

Visit The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park to discover how 19th-century Minnesotans established their lives on the frontier, farmstead and in villages. Historical buildings are laid out as a timeline from the pre-territorial era through the late 1800s. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE ADDRESS: 2187 Highway 101 ACTIVITIES: Biking, Hiking, E, Shakopee, MN 55379 Picnic Area, Snowshoeing, Visitor Center HOURS/COST: Write a letter or send a text to someone in your life who 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free would also enjoy visiting this park or who you would enjoy visiting with. TONY SCHMIDT REGIONAL PARK VADNAIS-SNAIL LAKES REGIONAL PARK RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION

Tony Schmidt Regional Park, a 217-acre park in Arden Hills, Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park, a 1,019-acre park in sits on the northern edge of Lake Johanna. A guarded Vadnais Heights and Shoreview, offers park space, paved swimming beach with large playground offers summer and unpaved trails in and around Sucker Lake, Vadnais Lake, recreation to families and children while hiking trails and Grass Lake and Snail Lake. A swimming beach, playground and picnic shelters offer recreation and gathering space for picnic shelters provide summer recreation space. Groomed all ages. cross-country ski trails and a multi-use winter trail provide winter recreation space. ADDRESS: 3500 Lake ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Johanna Boulevard, Arden Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, ADDRESS: 4191 Snail Lake ACTIVITIES: Biking, Boating, Hills, MN 55112 Picnic Area, Playground, Boulevard, Shoreview, MN Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Swimming, Ice Fishing, 55126 Picnic Area, Playground, HOURS/COST: Snowshoeing Swimming, Cross-Country 30 minutes before sunrise to HOURS/COST: Skiing, Ice Fishing, Sledding, 30 minutes after sunset, Free 30 minutes before sunrise to Snowshoeing 30 minutes after sunset, Free

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE WHITETAIL WOODS REGIONAL PARK DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS

Dakota County’s newest park, 456-acre Whitetail Woods Pretend you are your favorite animal at a park Regional Park, is located in Empire Township in the center today for at least 5 minutes. of Dakota County, one mile north of the Vermillion River. The park is bordered by the Vermillion Highlands Modified Wildlife Management Area to the east and the Vermillion River Wildlife and Aquatic Management areas to the south. Privately owned BAAAAA property lies directly north of the park. The University of BAAAAA Minnesota’s UMORE Park is located to the northeast and east of the park. BAA ADDRESS: 17100 Station ACTIVITIES: Camping, Trail, Farmington, MN 55024 Hiking, Picnic Area, BAAAAAAAAAA Playground, Cross- BAAA HOURS/COST: Country Skiing, Sledding, 5:00AM-10:00PM, Free Snowshoeing THANK YOU TO OUR REGIONAL AGENCIES

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