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• 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

• 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

• 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

Offers a wide variety of parks and recreation programming for people of all ages. This includes adult athletic leagues, youth programs, and seasonal activities. Visit the website for a current list of recreation programs. Additional services include:

• Administers Westwood Hills Environmental Education, nature trails, and nature interpretive programs

• Management of the city recreation center, which consists of an indoor ice arena, outdoor pool, aquatic park, and banquet and meeting rooms for community use

• Off-leash dog parks

• Park maintenance

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

• 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

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.

• 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

• 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

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

Provides activities and events for community members, including:

• Adult and youth sports leagues

• Art activities

• Health and fitness classes

• Nature activities

• Outdoor concerts and movies

• 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.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/ ?

• 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

-Rotary Gateway Park 4666 Dakota Street SE with gazebo, picnic area and hiking trails

• 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

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

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

Ten miles of trails for walking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

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.

• 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.

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.

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

• 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

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

• 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