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.

- 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.

- Academy Park: Frank Hall and 3rd Street features a baseball/softball diamond, a warming house, and an ice skating/hockey rink - Bancroft Bay Park: West end of Hammer Road features two picnic shelters, picnic tables, and hiking trails - Bellview Park: Lincoln and 1st Avenue features a baseball diamond, playground equipment, and picnic tables - Brookside Area: Richway and Brookside features an open space that includes community gardens, tennis courts, and a boat landing. Brookside is also the home of the new Environmental Learning Center. - City Beach: North Shore and Johnson features a swimming area with no lifeguards, picnic benches, restrooms, a skate park, and a sand volleyball court - Community Dog Park: 501 Richway Drive West features a dog park with a divided large and small off-leash field and access to the Brookside walking trail - Dress Island: Botsford and Lakeview feature a green space with benches and a new wooden bridge - East Gate Park: East Gate and Garfield features a neighborhood park with green space, play apparatus, and a basketball court - Eberhardt Park: Eberhardt and David features a neighborhood park with green space, play apparatus, and a small shelter - Edgewater Park: Edgewater and Lakeview features two picnic shelters with fireplaces, a public boat landing, a bandshell, horseshoe courts, play apparatus, a baseball/softball diamond, volleyball net, restrooms, and picnic tables - Frank Hall Park and City Aquatic Center: Front Street and Frank Avenue features a green space overlooking the channel to Albert Lea Lake. There are three tennis courts, a basketball court, a zero-depth splash pool, and a water slide. - Fountain Lake Park: Broadway and Fountain features green space, a gazebo for events, a children's garden, and park benches - Hawthorne Park: Garfield Avenue and Hawthorne Street features a play apparatus, baseball/softball diamond, and a warming house with an ice skating/hockey rink - Hayek Park: 4th Avenue and Clark Street features two lighted baseball/softball diamonds, a batting cage, play apparatus, a basketball court, restrooms, and a warming house with an ice skating/hockey rink - Katherine Island: Albert Lea and Green Avenue features an island on Fountain Lake with park benches - Lakeview Park: Lakeview and Willamor features a neighborhood park, a basketball court, restrooms, two soccer fields, and a warming house with an ice skating/hockey rink - Memorial Park: 8th Street and Margaretha features a neighborhood park and open space - Morin Park: West Main Street and Saint Mary features two baseball/softball diamonds, play apparatus, and basketball court - New Denmark Park: Bridge Avenue and Green Avenue features a green space next to Katherine Island with park benches, a mermaid statue, and a flower garden - Pioneer Park: 100 Hawthorne Street features a picnic shelter, a small gazebo, restrooms, picnic tables, and play apparatus - Shoff Park: Highway 13 and Elmira features the Higbie Gardens, a small picnic shelter, picnic tables, and limited play apparatus - Shoreland Heights Park: The Fairway and Garden Lane features green space and new play apparatus - Shorewood Hills Park: Brookside Circle features an open space - Snyder Fields: Bridge Avenue and Hershey Street features a lighted athletic complex with five ball diamonds, picnic tables, and four volleyball courts - Sondergaard Park: Gene Avenue and 17th Street features a baseball/softball diamond, a basketball court, green space, and play apparatus - Southwest Park: Front Street and Maplehill Drive features an abundant green space, basketball court, six tennis courts, and a baseball/softball diamond - Troy Hammer Park: Hammer Road and Troy Road features play apparatus, basketball court, and a baseball/softball diamond - Valley Park: Valley Avenue and Giles Place features play apparatus, restrooms, and a baseball/softball diamond

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

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

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/

Maintains city athletic fields, lakes, nature centers, parks, playgrounds, and community recreation facilities. Offers two enclosed facilities and three open-air shelters for rent. Additional services include rental equipment.

- 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

10 miles of trails in the nature center for hiking, skiing, biking, and recreation

- 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

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

- 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

- Adopt-a-Park Program: Groups can sign up to keep parks clean - Foundry Hill Park: 400 6th Avenue NW contains a nature area, a regulation little league field, a horseshoe pit, two football fields, a picnic area, a basketball court, and a 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 Bench/Tree Program: Individuals can purchase a tree or bench in memory of someone - 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 a 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

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.

- Nature center covering 720 acres - 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 - Environmental education programs for groups on variety of topics - Several miles of walking trails through various habitats - Environmental advocacy, consulting, and education - Snowshoes available for rental with adequate snow cover - Maple syrup and honey production - Apple Orchard: Apples for sale grown in orchard using minimal spray techniques - Internship opportunities

The YCC Program, area students 15-18 years old will be in Deer River, MN for 2018.

- 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

Offers a nature center that is open year-round, which includes three miles of hiking trails through oak and aspen forests, past prairies, and through wetlands with floating boardwalks. Along the way, view native plants and wildlife. Various programs include: - Adult Programs: Coffee chat with Nat and biking programs - Birthday party rental for children ages 4-11 years old - Day camps offered for children ages 4-14 years old, ranging from half-day to four-day camp programs. Camps are based on age groups and themes. - Snowshoes for rent - Special events for the community such as Lantern Light Hike and Migration Celebration

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

- Nature center covering 720 acres - 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 - Environmental education programs for groups on variety of topics - Several miles of walking trails through various habitats - Environmental advocacy, consulting, and education - Snowshoes available for rental with adequate snow cover - Maple syrup and honey production - Apple Orchard: Apples for sale grown in orchard using minimal spray techniques - Internship opportunities

- 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

Pihl's Park: - 10757 570th Avenue, Wells, MN 56097 - (507)525-3114 - Camping, picnic tables, playground, horseshoe area, frisbee disc golf, nature trail, fishing pier, boat launch, and mini golf. - Some recreational/sporting items available for sign-out. Woods Lake Park: - 3451 380th Avenue, Elmore, MN 56027 - (507)525-2780 - camping, swimming, and picnic tables

- 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??

- 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