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Park and Recreation Activities - Carver County Parks

- 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

What's Here

Beaches
Geocaching
Archery
Snowshoeing
Recreational Trails
Fishing
Tennis
Day Camps
Volleyball
Cross Country Skiing
Lakes and Ponds
Campgrounds
Nature Centers/Walks
Picnic Grounds
Disc Golf
Sports Equipment
Hiking
Dog Parks
Boat Launching Sites
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Canoeing
Playgrounds
Personal Watercraft
Horseshoes

Recreational Facilities - Dakota County Parks

- 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

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Reference/Information
City/County Parks
Fishing
Playgrounds
Dog Parks
Picnic Grounds
Sports Equipment
Community Gardening
Recreational Trails
Kayaking
Sledding
Cross Country Skiing
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Horseshoes
Horseback Riding
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Day Camps
Beaches
Swimming Facilities
Canoeing
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Performing Arts Facilities
Archery
Meeting Space
Volleyball
Yoga
Nature Centers/Walks
Boat Launching Sites
Athletic Fields/Courts
Campgrounds
Mountain Biking

Recreational Facilities - Dakota County Parks

- 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

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Reference/Information
City/County Parks
Fishing
Playgrounds
Dog Parks
Picnic Grounds
Sports Equipment
Community Gardening
Recreational Trails
Kayaking
Sledding
Cross Country Skiing
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Horseshoes
Horseback Riding
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Day Camps
Beaches
Swimming Facilities
Canoeing
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Performing Arts Facilities
Archery
Meeting Space
Volleyball
Yoga
Nature Centers/Walks
Boat Launching Sites
Athletic Fields/Courts
Campgrounds
Mountain Biking

Outdoor Recreational Services - Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

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

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Recreational Trails
Hunting
Cross Country Skiing
Hiking
Nature Centers/Walks

Activities and Apple Orchard - Carpenter Saint Croix Valley Nature Center

- 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

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Outdoor Environmental Education
Recreational Trails
Sports Equipment
Day Camps
Snowshoeing
Internship Programs
Nature Centers/Walks
Story Hour

Springbrook Nature Center - Fridley Parks and Recreation Department

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

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Nature Centers/Walks
Recreational Trails
Day Camps
Outdoor Environmental Education

Trails - River Bend Nature Center - Faribault

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

What's Here

Nature Centers/Walks
Cross Country Skiing
Hiking
Recreational Trails

Park and Recreation Activities - Carver County Parks

- 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

What's Here

Beaches
Geocaching
Archery
Snowshoeing
Recreational Trails
Fishing
Tennis
Day Camps
Volleyball
Cross Country Skiing
Lakes and Ponds
Campgrounds
Nature Centers/Walks
Picnic Grounds
Disc Golf
Sports Equipment
Hiking
Dog Parks
Boat Launching Sites
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Canoeing
Playgrounds
Personal Watercraft
Horseshoes

Recreational Programming - Maplewood Parks and Natural Resources Department

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

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Recreational Trails
Outdoor Environmental Education
Aerobics
Day Camps
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Volleyball
Baseball
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Softball
Soccer
Exercise Classes/Groups
Hiking
Theater Performances
Birthday Programs
Meeting Space
City/County Parks
Nature Centers/Walks
Gymnasiums
Basketball

Nature Center - Houston Nature Center

The Houston Nature Center offers exhibits and programs focused on the natural environment. The center offers hands-on nature exhibits, special nature-themed children's program, and special programming during the summer on Saturday evenings. The Center also includes the eastern trail head for the Root River State Trail/Harmony-Preston Trail Systems. A band shell for summer music in the park, picnic facilities, primitive campsites with showers, birding trails, observations platforms for wetland birds, and a natural playground complete with a tree house and zip line, are also part of the Nature Centers lands.

What's Here

Nature Centers/Walks
Playgrounds
Outdoor Environmental Education
Picnic Grounds

Recreational Facilities - Dakota County Parks

- 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

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Reference/Information
City/County Parks
Fishing
Playgrounds
Dog Parks
Picnic Grounds
Sports Equipment
Community Gardening
Recreational Trails
Kayaking
Sledding
Cross Country Skiing
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Horseshoes
Horseback Riding
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Day Camps
Beaches
Swimming Facilities
Canoeing
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Performing Arts Facilities
Archery
Meeting Space
Volleyball
Yoga
Nature Centers/Walks
Boat Launching Sites
Athletic Fields/Courts
Campgrounds
Mountain Biking

Recreational Facilities - Dakota County Parks

- 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

What's Here

Reference/Information
City/County Parks
Fishing
Playgrounds
Dog Parks
Picnic Grounds
Sports Equipment
Community Gardening
Recreational Trails
Kayaking
Sledding
Cross Country Skiing
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Horseshoes
Horseback Riding
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Day Camps
Beaches
Swimming Facilities
Canoeing
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Performing Arts Facilities
Archery
Meeting Space
Volleyball
Yoga
Nature Centers/Walks
Boat Launching Sites
Athletic Fields/Courts
Campgrounds
Mountain Biking

Parks and Trails - Albert Lea Parks and Recreation

- 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

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Soccer
Ice Skating Rinks
Picnic Grounds
Volleyball
Dog Parks
Boat Launching Sites
Botanical Gardens/Arboreta
Billiards/Pool/Snooker
Football
Baseball
Fishing
Nature Centers/Walks
Skate Parks
Ice Skating
Athletic Fields/Courts
Horseshoes
Canoeing
Recreational Trails
Ice Hockey
Softball
City/County Parks
Tennis
Basketball
Playgrounds

Recreational Programming - Roseville Parks and Recreation

- 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??

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Basketball
City/County Parks
Disc Golf
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Mountain Biking
Inline Skating
Golf
Skate Parks
Skateboarding
Nature Centers/Walks
Soccer
Tennis
Exercise Classes/Groups
Playgrounds
Cultural Heritage Programs
Gymnasiums

Park and Recreation Activities - Carver County Parks

- 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

What's Here

Beaches
Geocaching
Archery
Snowshoeing
Recreational Trails
Fishing
Tennis
Day Camps
Volleyball
Cross Country Skiing
Lakes and Ponds
Campgrounds
Nature Centers/Walks
Picnic Grounds
Disc Golf
Sports Equipment
Hiking
Dog Parks
Boat Launching Sites
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Canoeing
Playgrounds
Personal Watercraft
Horseshoes

Activities and Events - Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

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/ ?

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Extended Child Care
Snowshoeing
Nature Centers/Walks
General Arts and Crafts
Film Presentations
Youth Enrichment Programs
Ice Skating
Exercise Classes/Groups
Fishing
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Special Interest Camps
Amusement Parks
Music Performances
Boat Launching Sites
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Beaches

Park and Recreation Services - North Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department

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.

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Athletic Fields/Courts
City/County Parks
Playgrounds
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Sports Equipment
Recreation Centers
Lakes and Ponds
Nature Centers/Walks
Picnic Grounds

Parks and Trails - Anoka Parks and Recreation Department

- 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.

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Skate Parks
Softball
Nature Centers/Walks
Horseshoes
Fishing
City/County Parks
Football
Boat Launching Sites
Baseball
Recreational Trails
Track and Field
Volleyball
Canoeing
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Basketball
Ice Skating Rinks
Playgrounds
Tennis
Athletic Fields/Courts
Ice Skating
Picnic Grounds

Environmental Education - Hartley Nature Center

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

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Recreational Trails
Day Camps
Youth Enrichment Programs
Outdoor Environmental Education
Nature Centers/Walks

Arboretum Services - Northland Arboretum

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

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Recreational Trails
Meeting Space
Cross Country Skiing
Yard and Kitchen Waste Recycling
Hiking
Day Camps
Wilderness Areas
Nature Centers/Walks
Botanical Gardens/Arboreta

Activities and Events - Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department

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/

What's Here

Nature Centers/Walks
Snowshoeing
Ice Skating
Film Presentations
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
General Arts and Crafts
Special Interest Camps
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Fishing
Boat Launching Sites
Exercise Classes/Groups
Music Performances
Youth Enrichment Programs

Recreation Programs and Facilities - Richfield Recreation Services Department

- 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

What's Here

Picnic Grounds
Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers
Nature Centers/Walks
Cross Country Skiing
City/County Parks
Adapted Sports/Games
Ice Skating
Outdoor Environmental Education
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Swimming Facilities
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating Rinks

Activities and Apple Orchard - Carpenter Saint Croix Valley Nature Center

- 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

What's Here

Outdoor Environmental Education
Recreational Trails
Sports Equipment
Day Camps
Snowshoeing
Internship Programs
Nature Centers/Walks
Story Hour

Parks - Faribault County Public Works Department

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

What's Here

Sports Equipment
Fishing
City/County Parks
Campgrounds
Golf
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Nature Centers/Walks
Picnic Grounds
Horseshoes
Playgrounds
Recreational Trails
Golf Courses
Disc Golf
Boat Launching Sites

Recreational Facilities - Dakota County Parks

- 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

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Reference/Information
City/County Parks
Fishing
Playgrounds
Dog Parks
Picnic Grounds
Sports Equipment
Community Gardening
Recreational Trails
Kayaking
Sledding
Cross Country Skiing
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Horseshoes
Horseback Riding
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Day Camps
Beaches
Swimming Facilities
Canoeing
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Performing Arts Facilities
Archery
Meeting Space
Volleyball
Yoga
Nature Centers/Walks
Boat Launching Sites
Athletic Fields/Courts
Campgrounds
Mountain Biking

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