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Provides environmental education year-round so that all citizens can learn about environmental issues; summer camps are available for youth.

Manages a beach, campground, facility reservations, outdoor recreation spaces, parks, swimming area, and trails. Offers community events and outdoor education opportunities. Visit the website for a list of current events and programs.

- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

Offers a 12-stop driving tour which includes stops at homes of members of Charles’s family, the cemetery where his first wife and half-sisters are buried, various buildings from which his father ran his law practice, and more. Self-guided walking tour available.

Educational day camps, classes, tours, and overnight programs. Programs include:

- Imagination Stations: From September - April, the Sky classroom is open for children ages 2-5 years old and their parents to play together in self-directed play, crafts, sensory activities, and more

- In-Person Summer Camp: Designed for students to connect them with the natural world in a meaningful way

- Little Learners Classes: Designed for children ages 2-5 years to explore zoo topics with a parent/guardian

- Moonlight Yoga: A unique yoga experience that occurs once a month from June through October to practice yoga in nature

- Nature Preschool: Six-week summer program for little adventurers to explore nature and get to know farm animals

- Special Events: Nature Wellness, Wild Nights, Family Story Walk, Llama Trek, and Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular events held seasonally

- Treetop Trail: A 1.25-mile walking path above ground with access to nature for all ages

​- Virtual and In-Person Yoga: Spring and summer sessions of yoga with the comfort of being at home or in-person.

- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

Offers a variety of different parks that provide various park amenities and camping opportunities. Parks include:

- Bertram Chain of Lakes: 9910 Briarwood Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362. Features boat access points, cross-country ski trails, swimming beach, walking trails, and camping opportunities. 

- Collinwood Regional Park: 17251 70th Street SW, Cokato, MN 55321. Features boat access points, cross-country ski trails, swimming beach, walking trails, and camping opportunities. 

- Robert Ney Regional Park: 5212 73rd Street NW, Maple Lake, MN 55358. Features boat access points, cross-country ski trails, equine trails, and walking trails. Also features a meeting space.

- Stanley Eddy Regional Park: Rhoades Avenue NW, Annandale, MN 55302. Features boat access points, cross-country ski trails, walking trails, and backcountry camping opportunities. 

Parks - Bethke Park (Stillwater Boulevard and Granite Avenue): Trails

- Eastside Park (1700 block of Helmo Avenue): Playground, baseball/soccer fields, tennis courts, picnic tables, an ice skating rink, and trails

- Eberle Park (3800 block of Hadley Avenue): Picnic shelter, playground, t-ball fields, sand volleyball, and skating

- Golfview Park (Golfview Avenue off Hadley): Playground, basketball court, and trail - Goosepond Park (40th Street and Gershwin): Baseball fields and soccer fields

- Guthrie Park (Guthrie Avenue and Grospoint Avenue): Basketball court, playground, picnic tables, grills, and a skating rink

- Horseshoe Park (7th Street at Gershwin Avenue): Horseshoe pits and picnic tables - Northdale Park (53rd Street and Granada): Ball fields, picnic tables, ice skating, a playground, and archery range

- Oakfield Park (Helmo Avenue and Heather Ridge Road): Playground equipment, picnic shelter, picnic tables, and a basketball court

- Oakwood Lustre Park (40th Street and Granada Avenue)

- Preservation Park (40th Street and Geneva Avenue)

- Richard Walton Park (15th Street and Hadley Avenue): Bandshell, softball complex, tennis/basketball courts, playground equipment, a pavilion with kitchen facilities, picnic tables, grills, a skateboard park, and ice skating/warming house

- Tanners Park (5th Street and Glenbrook Avenue): Beach, boat launch, fishing dock, paved trails, a playground, sand volleyball court, basketball/tennis courts, ball fields, and picnic tables/grills

- Tilley Park (23rd Street off Hadley): Swing set

- Tilsen I Park (Upper 35th Street and Garden Boulevard): Playground equipment, t-ball field, and soccer field - Tower Park (8th Street and Hadley Lane): Playground equipment and waterslide Rental of Facilities: Permits for the bandshell, picnic shelters, ball fields, ice rinks, tennis courts, and basketball courts are available. Discovery Center - Art exhibits by local artists throughout the year

- Art, nature, and books

- Gently used book and DVD movie exchange

- Meeting/reception space

- Large aquarium

- Hands-on wildlife exhibit room

- Paved hiking and biking trails

- Groomed cross-country ski trails

- Four tennis courts with lessons

- Playground area and two picnic shelters

- Snowshoe rental

- Yoga classes

Manages a beach, campground, facility reservations, outdoor recreation spaces, parks, swimming area, and trails. Offers community events and outdoor education opportunities. Visit the website for a list of current events and programs.

Provides activities and events for community members, including:

- Adult and youth sports leagues

- Art activities

- Health and fitness classes

- Nature activities

- Winter activities: Ice fishing, ice rinks, ice skiing; sledding, skiing lessons, snowshoeing, and more

- Water activities: Beaches, boat launches, boat rentals, fishing, splash pads, swimming lessons, water parks, and more

- Youth programs: Early childhood, school-age childcare, teen programs

For current activities and events, visit the website: https://www.brooklynpark.org/recreation/

- Boudins Park 14201 Rutgers Street NE with picnic shelter, softball field, pleasure rinks, basketball court and playground

• Cardinal Ridge Park 5958 Crossandra Street SE with picnic shelter, playground, hiking trails and nature preserve

• Carriage Hills Park 14585 Carriage Lane NE with picnic area, volleyball, basketball court, pleasure rink, playground, soccer field, softball/t-ball field and walking/hiking trails

• Crystal Lake Park 4217 Village Lake Drive SE with picnic area, walking/hiking trails, fishing dock and nature preserve

• Deerfield Park 17100 Fish Point Road SE with picnic area, hiking trails, playground and nature preserve

• Eagle Brook Park 5305 Snell Court SE with picnic area, playground and zip line

• Enclave at Cleary Lake 5384 Trailhead Lane SE with picnic area, playground, baseball/softball field, basketball court and hiking trails

• Fairway Heights Park 3600 Fox Tail Trail NW with hiking trails, playground and nature preserve

• Fish Point Park 15111 Fish Point Road SE with picnic area, basketball court, playground, hiking trails and nature preserve

• Glynwater Park 3456 Glynwater Trail NW with picnic area, playground, hiking trails and nature preserve

• Grainwood Crossing/Heritage Park 4360 Quincy Street SE with picnic area, fishing dock/shores and historic area

• Green Oaks Park 15060 Green Oak Trail SE with picnic area, playground, baseball/softball fields, basketball court and pleasure rink

• Haas Lake Park 3120 Wilds Ridge NW with hiking trails, historic area and nature preserve

• Heritage Park 4377 Quincy Street SE with fishing dock, skate park and historic area

• Horkey Park 13900 Shepherd's Path NW with picnic shelter, walking/hiking trail and nature preserve

• Howard Lake Park 16358 Stemmer Ridge Road NW with picnic area, basketball court, baseball/softball fields, pleasure rink and play equipment

• Indian Ridge Park 15081 Fairlawn Shores Trail SE with picnic area, basketball court, playground and pleasure rink

• Island View Park 3425 Crystal Circle with picnic area, playground, hiking trails and nature preserve

• Jeffers South 3565 Jeffers Parkway NW with picnic area, grill, play equipment, baseball/softball fields, basketball, pleasure rink, walking/hiking trails and nature preserve

• Knob Hill Park 4700 Carriage Hills Parkway with picnic shelter, basketball court, playground, hiking trails and nature preserve

• Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Parkways with picnic areas, skate park, trails, baseball, three soccer/football fields, basketball court, two tennis courts, two hockey rinks, pleasure rinks, sledding hill, playground, fishing dock, shore fishing, hiking trails, amphitheater, sand volleyball court and nature preserve

• Meadowview Park 2416 Stonecrest Path NW with gazebo, playground, picnic area, hiking trails and nature preserve

• Memorial Park 5181 160th Street with two picnic areas, playground, baseball field, basketball court and horseshoe pit

• North Shore Oaks Park 14300 Fisher Avenue NW with playground, picnic area and nature preserve

• Northwood Park 16731 Northwood Road NW with picnic area, playground and pleasure rink

• Northwood Meadows Park 2995 Hawk Ridge Road NW with picnic area, shelter, baseball/softball fields, play equipment, pleasure rink, walking/hiking trails and nature preserve

• Oakland Beach Park 6675 Rustic Road SE with picnic area, playground, basketball court and pleasure rink

• Pike Lake Park 4262 140th Street NE with walking/hiking trails and nature preserve

• Ponds Park 17429 Ponds Parkway SE with picnic area, baseball/softball fields, archery range, playground, soccer/football fields, hiking trails and nature preserve

• Raspberry Ridge Park 4010 Lords Street NE with picnic area, playground, baseball/softball fields, basketball court, volleyball and pleasure rink

• Raspberry Woods Park 4124 Hidden Pond Trail NE with hiking trails and nature preserve

• Raymond Park 2350 Raymond Avenue SW with picnic shelter and fishing dock

• Rice Lake Park 3439 Skinner Street SW with play equipment, walking path and woodland tree house

• Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Avenue NE with two picnic shelters, playground, swimming beach, two volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, fishing dock, hiking trails, boat launch and beach

• Sand Point Park 5675 Cedarwood Trail NE with picnic area, basketball court, baseball/softball, pleasure rink and playground

• South Shore Park 2968 South Shore Drive with picnic area/shelter and playground

• Stonebriar Park 17096 Stone Briar Circle with picnic area and playground

• Sunset Hills Park 3205 Balsam Street SW with picnic area, playground, baseball/softball fields, volleyball, basketball court and pleasure rink

• Thomas Ryan Memorial Park 4600 Busse Parkway SE with picnic area, playground, three baseball fields, four soccer/football fields, basketball courts, hiking and nature preserve

• Timber Crest Park 4846 Bluff Heights Trail SE with picnic area/shelter, play equipment and basketball court

• Trillium Cove Park 14219 Meadowlawn Trail NE with playground

• Watzl’s Point Beach Park 15620 Red Oaks Road with swimming beach, picnic area, shore fishing, hiking trails, canoes and paddles for rent

• Westbury Ponds Park 16755 Simpkins Avenue SW with picnic area, hiking trails and nature preserve

• Wilderness Pond Park 16551 Blind Lake Trail SE with picnic area, hiking trails, nature preserve and playground

• Wilds Park 15200 Wilds Park Parkway with picnic area, playground, baseball/softball fields, basketball/volleyball courts and pleasure rink

• Wilds North Park 14081 Wilds Path NW with picnic area/shelter, play equipment, baseball/softball fields and basketball court

• Willows Park 16950 Elm Avenue SW with picnic area, playground, baseball/softball fields, basketball court and pleasure rink

• Woodridge Park 17185 Toronto Avenue SE with picnic area, playground, baseball/softball fields and pleasure rink

• Woods at the Wilds 3190 Wildwood Trail NW with picnic area, gazebo, playground and historic area

• Woodview Park 17180 Sunray Circle SW with hiking trails and nature preserve

PROGRAMS THROUGH MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Nature Center & Neighborhood Preserves programming includes trails and parks - Nature programs offered by community partners - Touch and See room open at the Nature Center - Sports programs offered through community partners - Community events at various locations in Maplewood throughout the year PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA - Aquatics, including swimming lessons - Physical fitness classes and facilities - Sports programs for youth and adults - Child care and day camps - Banquet room rental - Birthday parties which include the use of the gym and swimming facilities - Senior programming - Theater rental/performances

- Athletic programs including open gym, basketball, tennis, and soccer skills courses, playground activities, floor hockey, kickball, disc golf, and golf - Cultural arts opportunities

- Enrichment classes, including safety awareness

- Nature center programming for all ages

- Physical fitness programs - Recreational activities - Skate park for skateboarding, biking, and inline skating​​

- Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave South, (612)861-9385 - Older-adult recreation programs, (612)861-9363 - Adaptive recreation programs, (612)861-9361 - Athletic and special programs for all ages, (612)861-9385 - Park development and administration, (612)861-9395 - Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive: Environmental classes and tours, cross-country skiing, (612)861-9365 - Richfield Ice Arena, 636 East 66th Street, skating, lessons, and hockey, (612)861-9350 - Wheel Fun Rentals and Mini Golf, 6335 Portland, (612)861-9350 - Richfield Outdoor Pool, 630 E 66th Street, Open swimming, water slide. Summer only, (612)861-9350 ​- Veterans Memorial Park Picnic Shelter, 6335 Portland, rent for picnics/events, (612)861-9350

  Offers an array of parks and recreational facilities:

- Bunker Hills Regional Park: CSAH 14/Main Street and Foley Boulevard in Coon Rapids provides a playground, biking, hiking, golf, camping, picnicking, disc golf, and cross-country skiing and ski rental. Bunker Hills Activities Center provides meeting and banquet facilities. - Bunker Beach Water Park: 701 County Parkway A Coon Rapids, MN 55433 provides swimming and a sand volleyball court - Bunker Hills Golf Course: 12800 Bunker Prairie Road Coon Rapids, MN 55448 provides golf and meeting space. Call (763)755-4141 for more information - Bunker Park Stables: 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW Andover, MN 55304 provides horseback riding, day camps, hay and sleigh rides, and carriage rides. Call (763)757-9445 for more information

- Chomonix Golf Course: 700 Aqua Lane Lino Lakes, MN 55014 provides golf and cross-country skiing with skis available to rent. Call (651)482-8484 for more information - Coon Lake County Park: 5450 197th Avenue NE Columbus, MN 55092 provides a boat launch, fishing, a lake, picnic shelters, canoeing, hiking trails, a playground, volleyball and swimming beach - Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park: 9750 Egret Boulevard Coon Rapids, MN 55433 provides cross-country skiing, picnicking, fishing, inline skating, boat launch, lake and bicycling. Coon Rapids Dam Visitors Center provides bike, GPS unit with virtual geocaching, cross-country ski and snowshoe rental; meeting facilities. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Performance Pavilion provides concerts. Call (763)757-3920 for pavilion reservations. - Islands of Peace County Park: 200 Charles Street NE Fridley, MN 55432 - Kordiak County Park: 1845 49th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 - Lake George Regional Park: 3100 217th Avenue NW Oak Grove, MN 55011 provides volleyball, swimming, biking, picnicking, trails and boating - Locke County Park: 840 71st Avenue NE Fridley, MN provides picnic pavilions, playground, paved hiking/biking trail and dog park - Manomin County Park: 6666 East River Road Fridley, MN 55432 provides a picnic gazebo and fishing. Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts provides classes in drawing, painting (oils, acrylics and watercolors), photography and more. - Martin-Island Linwood Lakes Regional Park: 22480 Martin Lake Road NW Linwood Township, MN provides nature trails, a picnic area, beach, and group camp - Mississippi West Regional Park: 13900 Traprock Street Ramsey, MN provides a boat launch

- Rapids Archery Club: 1255 133rd Avenue Andover, MN 55304 provides archery​

- Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park: 7401 Main Street Lino Lakes MN 55038 and provides Rice Creek Campground, Centerville Lake beach, picnic areas, boat launch facilities, biking and hiking trails, playgrounds, and a fishing pier

- Riverfront Regional Park: 5100 East River Road Fridley, MN 55421 provides trails and picnic pavilions. Riedel Farm Estate provides meeting space.

- Rum River Central Regional Park: 17955 Roanoke Street NW Ramsey, MN 55303 provides canoe camping, a picnic pavilion, horseback riding trails and cross country skiing trails

- Rum River North County Park: 23100 Rum River Boulevard Saint Francis, MN 55070 provides picnic pavilions, a playground, fishing pier, canoe camping and meeting facility

- Rum River South County Park: 3000 Ferry Street North Anoka, MN 55303 provides a picnic pavilion

- Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main Street Lino lakes, MN 55038 provides an outdoor learning center day camp and bike trail. Canoes, kayaks, snowshoes and kick sleds are available to rent. Call (651)429-8007 for more information.

Offers a nature center with the following services:

- 11 miles of trails and wetlands

- Accessibility power track chair and golf cart rentals

- Environmental programs and summer youth adventure classes

- Equipment rental: Cross-country skis, canoes, kayaks, snowshoes

Offers nine county parks, six regional parks and five regional trail corridors. Many parks include lake access and provide a variety of recreation opportunities, such as boating, picnicking, play areas and swimming. Locations: - Bald Eagle - Otter Lakes Regional Park: - Bald Eagle Section: 5800 Hugo Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110

- Otter Lake Section: 5750 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110

- Battle Creek Regional Park:

- East Section: 2300 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood, MN 55119

- West Section: 75 Winthrop Street South, Saint Paul, MN 55119

- Battle Creek Waterworks Family Aquatic Center: 2401 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood, MN 55119 (651)501-6340 - Beaver Lake County Park:1050 Edgewater Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55119 - Island Lake County Park: 3611 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN 55126 - Keller Regional Park: 2166 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109

- Lake Gervais County Park: 2420 Edgerton Street, Little Canada, MN 55117

- Lake Josephine County Park: 3027 North Lexington Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113

- Lake McCarrons County Park: 1795 North Rice Street, Roseville, MN 55113

- Lake Owasso County Park: 370 North Owasso Boulevard, Shoreview, MN 55126

- Long Lake Regional Park: 1500 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, MN 55112

- Popular Lake County Park: 5900 Sherwood Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110

- Tony Schmidt Regional Park: 3500 Lake Johanna Boulevard, Arden Hills, MN 55112

- Turtle Lake County Park: 4979 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN 55126

- Vadnais - Snail Lakes Regional Park: 4191 Snail Lake Boulevard, Shoreview, MN 55126

- Vadnais - Sucker Lakes Regional Park: 4500 Rice Street, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

- White Bear Lake County Park: 5050 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

Manages a beach, campground, facility reservations, outdoor recreation spaces, parks, swimming area, and trails. Offers community events and outdoor education opportunities. Visit the website for a list of current events and programs.

- Apple Orchard: Apples for sale grown in the orchard using minimal spray techniques

- Environmental advocacy, consulting, and education

- Environmental education programs for groups on a variety of topics

- Internship opportunities - Maple syrup and honey production

- Nature center covering 720 acres

- Several miles of walking trails through various habitats

- Snowshoes available for rental with adequate snow cover - Storytime for ages 2-5 which includes an hour of activities, including a nature story, art or craft project, exploring the outdoors, and observing live animals - Summer day camps for children including games, crafts, and nature hikes

Outdoor recreation and wildlife refuge featuring:

- 7-mile auto tour route (closed to vehicles in winter)

- 3 trails for hiking and cross-country skiing

- Bicycling on Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive (non-motorized)

- Fall hunting program

- Fishing

- Wildlife sanctuary

A nature conservatory offering 400 acres of preserved natural landscape, 12 miles of hiking areas, nature photography, and more. Offers:

- Bike park

- Compost site for public use. Visit website for information on compostable materials, rules, and guidelines.

- Fitness stations

- Hiking, skiing, and snowshoe trails

- Nature camps and nature events/classes

- Room rentals for indoor or outdoor events

- Summer recreation

- Winter recreation

- Boudin's Acres Park: 14655 Hampshire Avenue with a trail area, baseball/softball field, playground, and picnic shelter - Canterbury Park: 13444 Inglewood Avenue with trail a area, two baseball/softball fields, two tennis courts, a soccer field, volleyball court, playground, pleasure rink, hockey ice rink, and picnic shelter - Cates Lake Public Access: 15101 Aquila Avenue with a trail area, nature area, playground, and picnic shelter

- Creek Hill Park: 15625 Hampshire Avenue with a picnic shelter and playground - Dog Park: Located at 12425 Xenwood Avenue - Eagle Creek Park: 9200 Preserve Trail a with trail area, baseball/softball field, basketball court, playground, and picnic shelter - Glendale Park: 5901 West 135th Street with a trail area, baseball/softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground and picnic shelter - Hamilton Hills Park: 9000 139th Street with a trail area, baseball/softball field, soccer field, basketball court, playground, and picnic shelter - Heatherton Ridge Park: 9051 Heatherton Ridge Drive with a trail area, soccer field, playground, and picnic shelter - Hidden Valley Park: 5000 West 132nd Street with a picnic shelter, volleyball court, baseball/softball field, play equipment, archery range, and trail area - Hollywood Park: 12840 Lynn Avenue with a basketball court, volleyball court, playground, and picnic shelter - Loftus Park: 13988 Vernon Avenue South with a baseball/softball field, soccer field, basketball court, and playground - McCann Park: 7125 South Park Drive with a trail area, two baseball/softball fields, a soccer field, basketball court, playground, and picnic shelter

- Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve: 15501 Murphy Lake Boulevard with a boating area, nature area, picnic shelter, and walking trail - O'Connell Park: 5165 South Park Drive with a trail area, two baseball/softball fields, two tennis courts, a soccer field, basketball court, playground, pleasure rink, hockey ice rink, and picnic shelter

- Red Tail Ridge Park: 15351 Hampshire Avenue South with a nature area and a soccer field - River Bend Park: 14347 Joppa Avenue South with a baseball/softball field, basketball court, playground, and picnic shelter - River Bend Tot Lot: 14504 Joppa Avenue with a playground - Savage Community Park: 13500 Dakota Avenue with a trail area, six baseball/softball fields, a nature area, four tennis courts, soccer field, basketball court, playground, hockey ice rink, and skate park - Schroeder's Acres Park: 12320 Boone Avenue with a trail area, three baseball/softball fields, a soccer field, playground, pleasure rink, hockey ice rink, volleyball court, and picnic shelter - Summit Pointe Park: 13751 Boone Avenue with a trail area, two baseball/softball fields, a soccer field, basketball court, playground, and picnic shelter - Trost Park: 5455 137th Street with a baseball/softball field, playground, pleasure rink, hockey ice rink, and picnic shelter - Warren Butler Park: 12800 Ottawa Avenue with five baseball/softball fields, a horseshoe pit, four tennis courts, a soccer field, playground, pleasure rink, and picnic shelter - Woodhill Park: 8901 West 138th Street with a trail area, soccer field, playground, pleasure rink, hockey ice rink, and picnic shelter

- 462 acres of land with habitats including ponds, meadows, prairies, woodlands, and marshes - After school programs - Environmental education curriculum designed for preschoolers - sixth graders - Events and birthday party rental - Facilities including meeting rooms, laboratory, and library - Field trips - Hiking trails - Orchard, vegetable garden, model farm, maple syrup building, and nature trails - Public programs on environmental topics - Summer garden program open for families - Summer, fall, and spring day camps