Nature and interpretive center - 11 miles of trails - 2 wheelchairs available - 2 tour vehicles available by appointment - Kayak and canoe rental - Snowshoe and cross country ski rental - Environmental programs and summer youth adventure classes

City Parks: - Akin Riverside Park features playground equipment, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, a nature area with open space, river access with 2 fishing platforms, boat dock, boat launch, and brick and inlay walk/trail - Anoka Nature Reserve features a 200-acre parcel that includes an old-growth oak forest, prairie area, and farm field. Provides 3 miles of gravel travel for park users. - Bonnell Fields features a stormwater collection area for the city. Has a U14 softball field located in SE corner and U12 baseball field located in NE corner. - City Hall Dam and Port-of-Anoka features a picnic table, pedestrian trail access under Main Street by tunnel, fishing, boating, and canoe access - George Enloe Park features two playground structures, 1 fast-pitch softball field, 2 baseball/softball fields, 1 major baseball field with lights, 1 soccer field, 1 sand volleyball, 1 full-court basketball, 2 lit tennis courts, picnic area, 1 general ice skating rink, 1 hockey rink, and nature and open area - George Green Park features a serene setting for bi-centennial bandshell and summer Concerts in the Park program. Park includes the Anoka Senior Center and Anoka Aquatic Center facilities. - Gray Ghost Fields features a large open play field used for lacrosse, soccer, or football - John Ward Park features a playground structure, 3 softball fields (2 lit), 2 lit football fields, a picnic shelter, sand volleyball, full basketball court, 4 lit tennis courts, and picnic tables - Kings Park features a mall neighborhood park with a life size statue of an Anoka Police Department canine - Mississippi River Community Park features 4 picnic shelters, a playground structure, baseball/softball fields, sand volleyball, basketball court, 2 tennis courts, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, river access points for canoeing, fishing dock, trails, and a 1-kilometer running track - Peninsula Point Two River Historical Park features playground equipment, an interpretive historic walk area, picnic tables, historic river-walk area, trails, boat docks, and fishing - Rick Sorenson Park features playground equipment, a picnic area, 1 general ice skating rink, 2 hockey rinks, and 2 athletic fields that can accommodate football and soccer - Rudy Johnson Park features playground equipment, 1 baseball/softball field, 1 football/soccer field, picnic area, picnic tables, 1 general ice skating rink, 1 hockey rink, and a nature area and open space - Sunny Acres Park features playground equipment, 4 baseball/softball fields, 2 picnic shelters, 1 sand volleyball, 4 lit tennis courts, picnic areas, a nature area an open space, and a nature trail. Picnic shelters, softball fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and horseshoe pits may be rented.

- Baylor Park: Hiking and walking trails, biking trails, sports facilities for tennis, volleyball, and disc golf, fishing pier, boat access, day camps, campground, cross-country ski trails and ski gear rental, picnic areas, rentable shelters with water and electric?? - Lake Minnewashta Regional Park: Hiking and walking trails, biking trails, fishing pier and boat access, day camps, children's creative play area, cross-country ski trails and ski gear rental, off leash dog area, canoe and paddleboat rentals, picnic areas, rentable shelters with water and electric - Lake Waconia Regional Park: Hiking and walking trails, beaches, boat launch access, picnic areas, day camps, canoe and paddleboat rentals, rentable shelters with water and electric

- 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

- 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

Minnesota River Accesses: - Henderson Station River Access: 29082 Henderson Station Road in Henderson - Kasota River Access: 910 North Rice Street in Kasota - Ottawa River Access: 34174 Liberty Street in Ottawa Parks: - Bradshaw Woods: located at West Derrynane Street in Le Center - Clear Lake Park: 35194 Clear Lake Lane in Le Center with camping - Geldner Saw Mill Park: 46542 Beaver Dam Road in Cleveland - Lake Gorman Dam Park: 19634 Gorman Lake Park Lane in Le Center - Lake Pepin Park: and Public Access 16901 County Park Road in New Prague - Lake Volney Park: 18608 Beach Lane in Le Center - Lake Washington County Park: 47102 Washington Park Road in Kastoa with camping and trails - Ney Nature Center and Park: 28238 Nature Center Lane in Henderson with cross-country skiing, hiking trails, summer day camp and volunteer opportunities including recreational activities and event setup/cleanup - Ray's Lake Park: 1395 1st Street in Elysian - Richter Woods Park: 35674 173rd Avenue in Montgomery with trails - St. Peter Park: located on State Highway 99 in Saint Peter Public Lake Accesses: - Clear Lake Access: 35143 Clear Lake Lane - Dora Lake Access: 41660 Kilkenny Road - Fish Lake Access: 19866 Fish Lake Lane - German Lake Access: 22841 German Lake Road - Greenleaf Lake Access: 17742 380th Street - Jefferson Lake Access: 46380 Beaver Dam Road - Jefferson Lake West Access: 46320 271st Avenue and 28211 470th Street - Lake Elysian Access: 1241 1st Street - Lake Emily Access: 32946 Lake Emily Road - Lake Francis Lake Access: 23085 Lake Francis Road and 417 1st Street - Lake Gorman Dam Park: 19634 Gorman Lake Park Lane - Lake Gorman South Access: 19866 Dodd Road - Lake Gorman West Access: 20074 Dodd Road - Lake Henry Lake Access: 27636 Lake Jefferson Road - Lake Lily Public Access: 19181 State Highway 60 - Lake Sanborn Access: 32510 141st Lane - Lake Tetonka Access: 17125 500th Lane - Lake Volney Access: 18608 Beach Lane - Lake Washington Access: 5516 North Shore Court - Lake Washington Access (West Wood): 1398 Lake Washington Access Road - Ray's Lake: 1241 1st Street - Rice Lake Access: 34213 141st Avenue - Roemhidt Lake Access: 47784 229th Lane - Sabre Lake Access: 44168 Sabre Lake Lane - Scotch Lake Access: 43211 271st Avenue Cleveland - Steele Lake Access: 21538 Steele Lake Lane - Sunfish Lake Access: 45825 State Highway 13

- 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

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

- 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

- 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

City Parks: - Akin Riverside Park features playground equipment, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, a nature area with open space, river access with 2 fishing platforms, boat dock, boat launch, and brick and inlay walk/trail - Anoka Nature Reserve features a 200-acre parcel that includes an old-growth oak forest, prairie area, and farm field. Provides 3 miles of gravel travel for park users. - Bonnell Fields features a stormwater collection area for the city. Has a U14 softball field located in SE corner and U12 baseball field located in NE corner. - City Hall Dam and Port-of-Anoka features a picnic table, pedestrian trail access under Main Street by tunnel, fishing, boating, and canoe access - George Enloe Park features two playground structures, 1 fast-pitch softball field, 2 baseball/softball fields, 1 major baseball field with lights, 1 soccer field, 1 sand volleyball, 1 full-court basketball, 2 lit tennis courts, picnic area, 1 general ice skating rink, 1 hockey rink, and nature and open area - George Green Park features a serene setting for bi-centennial bandshell and summer Concerts in the Park program. Park includes the Anoka Senior Center and Anoka Aquatic Center facilities. - Gray Ghost Fields features a large open play field used for lacrosse, soccer, or football - John Ward Park features a playground structure, 3 softball fields (2 lit), 2 lit football fields, a picnic shelter, sand volleyball, full basketball court, 4 lit tennis courts, and picnic tables - Kings Park features a mall neighborhood park with a life size statue of an Anoka Police Department canine - Mississippi River Community Park features 4 picnic shelters, a playground structure, baseball/softball fields, sand volleyball, basketball court, 2 tennis courts, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, river access points for canoeing, fishing dock, trails, and a 1-kilometer running track - Peninsula Point Two River Historical Park features playground equipment, an interpretive historic walk area, picnic tables, historic river-walk area, trails, boat docks, and fishing - Rick Sorenson Park features playground equipment, a picnic area, 1 general ice skating rink, 2 hockey rinks, and 2 athletic fields that can accommodate football and soccer - Rudy Johnson Park features playground equipment, 1 baseball/softball field, 1 football/soccer field, picnic area, picnic tables, 1 general ice skating rink, 1 hockey rink, and a nature area and open space - Sunny Acres Park features playground equipment, 4 baseball/softball fields, 2 picnic shelters, 1 sand volleyball, 4 lit tennis courts, picnic areas, a nature area an open space, and a nature trail. Picnic shelters, softball fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and horseshoe pits may be rented.

- Foundry Hill Park 400 6th Avenue NW contains a nature area, regulation little league field, horseshoe pit, two football fields, a picnic area, basketball court and playground - Greenway Park/Trail System 101 Rising Moon Alley contains a walking, jogging, biking and cross-country skiing 4.1 mile trail; a picnic area and nature trails - Heritage Park 1101 Lexington Avenue North contains two basketball courts and a picnic area - Memorial Park 401 Main Street East contains a swimming pool, golf course, three baseball/softball fields, four horseshoe pits, two volleyball courts, a picnic area and a playground - Northside Park 401 Lexington Avenue North contains a softball/baseball field, tennis court, basketball court, trail areas, a picnic area and playground - Philipp's Park 201 ½ 4th Avenue NW contains a nature area and trail - Settlers Park 1114 9th Street SE contains a trail/green meadow nature area, softball/baseball fields, three soccer fields, a basketball court, picnic shelter and playground - Sliding Hill Skate Park 1501 Columbus Avenue North contains a trail/nature area, skateboard park, skating rink and sledding - Southside Park 604 Central Avenue South contains a nine-hole disc golf course, trail areas/nature areas, a basketball court, softball/baseball field, picnic area and playground - Yackly Cabin 301 4th Avenue NW contains a nature area - Adopt-a-Park Program: Groups can sign up to keep parks clean - Memorial Bench/Tree Program: Individuals can purchase a tree or bench in memory of someone

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

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.

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 - Little Learners Classes: Designed for children ages 2-5 years to explore zoo topics with a parent/guardian - Moonlight Yoga: A unique yoga experience and 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 - In-Person Summer Camp: Designed for students to connect them with the natural world in a meaningful way - Virtual and In-Person Yoga: Spring and summer sessions of yoga with the comfort of being at home or in-person.

- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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: 12758 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

- 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

Houses an exhibit area, the Bluestem Store, 4 classrooms and an education greenhouse. Offers a variety of environmental education programs to learners of all ages, as well as interpretive programs and walks throughout the year. Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, hosts teacher workshops and training sessions for wildlife professionals.

- Athletic programs including open gym, basketball, tennis, and soccer skills courses, playground activities, floor hockey, kick ball, disc golf, and golf - Recreational activities - Enrichment classes including safety awareness - Physical fitness programs - Cultural arts opportunities - Skate park for skateboarding, biking, and inline skating - Nature center programming for all ages

- Administers total park maintenance program for Saint Louis Park; 750 acres of park land: (952)924-2562 - Administers the total forestry program for Saint Louis Park: (952)924-2562 - Administers Westwood Hills Environmental Education, nature trails, nature interpretive programs: (952)924-2544 - Administers Saint Louis Park Recreation Center. Consists of indoor ice arena, outdoor pool and aquatic park with birthday parties and swimming lessons and banquet and meeting rooms for community use. 3700 Monterey Drive, Saint Louis Park; (952)924-2540 - Administers the Saint Louis Park and Recreation Department. Consists of adult and youth recreational sports and cultural activities; (952)924-2540 - Administers two off-leash dog parks located at 2541 Nevada Avenue South and at Dakota Park, 27th and Dakota Avenue. Call (952)924-2500 for permit details.

A 320-acre park near downtown Rochester features a hands-on exploration hall, a natural science library, and bird and bee observation rooms, all open to the public year-round at no cost. Volunteer opportunities available: - Classroom Assistant - Gardener - Materials Preparation - Outdoor Projects - Snowshoe and Ski Rental Assistant - Special Programs Assistant - Weed Warriors - specializing in invasive plant removal.

- 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

- 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

- 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

- Tour of the home of Charles Lindbergh, world famous aviator - Learn about the life accomplishments and challenges of Charles A. Lindbergh at the visitor center