Provides young people access to activities offered in the community through financial need-based scholarships and loan of new or gently used athletic equipment, musical instruments, or other necessary items. Assistance is available to qualifying youth for: - 4-H - Afton Alps/SOS Outreach (skiing or snowboarding) - Applewood Junior Golf League - Ashland Productions - Belle Ballet - Boy Scouts of America - Curio Dance and School - Dayspring Suzuki Studio (string instrument lessons) - District 834 Community Education classes - Girl Scouts of the USA - Hidden Pines Ranch summer day camp - MN 7 on 7 Passing League (touch football) - Oak Glen Junior Golf League - Off the Wall Studio - Saint Croix Rec Center's learn-to-skate and hockey start-up classes - Saint Croix Valley Athletic Association - School sports teams and music programs - Stillwater Area Baseball Association - Stillwater Area Fastpitch Association - SAHS Pony Activity Center student memberships - Stillwater Area Lacrosse Association - Stillwater Boys' Traveling Basketball - Stillwaer Country Club junior golf lesson program - Stillwater Elks' summer overnight camp - Stillwater Girls' Traveling Basketball - Stillwater Swim Club - StoryArk - Warner Nature Center

- Free, statewide coalition of individuals and organizations committed to preventing unintentional injuries to children - Educational resources available. Topics include bicycle safety, child passenger safety, crosswalk/pedestrian safety, falls, fire, poison, drowning and others. - Some chapters hold bike helmet give-away and fittings, life jacket loaner programs, car seat inspection, concussion prevention in youth sports, and others. Visit website for chapter 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

- Bike Cops for Kids: Program designed to create goodwill and fight crime in targeted Minneapolis neighborhoods. Police on bicycles ride through neighborhoods and pass out bicycle helmets and bicycles to children. Children are selected randomly. NOTE: There is no way to sign children up or to contact the Minneapolis Police department to receive a free bicycle or helmet. - Block club organizing, neighborhood watch force - Crime Free Multi-Housing Program - Crime maps and advice on how to choose a place to live - Coordination for National Night Out - Home and business security demonstrations - Graffiti prevention and removal information. To report graffiti, call 311. For removal assistance for Minneapolis residents and businesses call the Graffiti Hotline - Personal safety workshops

Lake Lodge Recreation Center offers many outdoor activities, depending on the season, such as: ice skating, snow shoeing, broomball, canoeing, log rollingkayaking, paddle boards, liberty boats and bikes. The center also offers indoor activities such as: table tennis, and free Wi-Fi. Equipment rentals are available (members have the rent fee covered with their membership). Policies regarding children/youth use of the center include: ages birth to six years old must have an adult with them; ages 7 to 15 years old must have an adult on the water; and ages 17 years and under must have an adult sign the waiver.

- 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

- 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

- 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

Distributes gently used gear for a variety of sports. Visit the website for current sports equipment availability.

- 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

- 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

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

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

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

- 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

- Recreational facilities including skating rinks, tennis courts, a swimming beach, playground areas, picnic areas, a boat launch, and sliding areas - Recreational activities including archery, baseball, football, softball, basketball, soccer, par three nine hole golf course, indoor ice center, adaptive programs, teen programs, Camp Explore day camp, and nature programs - Educational programs including hockey clinics, a learn to skate program, swimming instruction, golf lessons and leagues, and cross-country ski lessons - Nature and ski trails - Equipment loans including canoe rack rentals at Alimagnet, Crystal Beach, Crystal Boat Launch, and Day and Lac Lavon parks - Athletic club - Alimagnet Dog Park: 7-acre site allows off lease recreation. Enclosed by fencing and has double-gated entrance for safety and control. Water area, open grass area, wooded area, and mowed trail that is approximately 1/2 mile. - Community garden plots available for rental at Crosstown 12551 Portland Avenue South, Neill Park 13501 Upton Avenue, and Wolk Park 13800 Parkwood Lane - Skate Park located at 251 Civic Center Parkway

- 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 group and themes. - Hiking trails - Snowshoes for rent - Special events for the community such as Lantern Light Hike and Migration Celebration

- 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

- Recreational facilities including skating rinks, tennis courts, a swimming beach, playground areas, picnic areas, a boat launch, and sliding areas - Recreational activities including archery, baseball, football, softball, basketball, soccer, par three nine hole golf course, indoor ice center, adaptive programs, teen programs, Camp Explore day camp, and nature programs - Educational programs including hockey clinics, a learn to skate program, swimming instruction, golf lessons and leagues, and cross-country ski lessons - Nature and ski trails - Equipment loans including canoe rack rentals at Alimagnet, Crystal Beach, Crystal Boat Launch, and Day and Lac Lavon parks - Athletic club - Alimagnet Dog Park: 7-acre site allows off lease recreation. Enclosed by fencing and has double-gated entrance for safety and control. Water area, open grass area, wooded area, and mowed trail that is approximately 1/2 mile. - Community garden plots available for rental at Crosstown 12551 Portland Avenue South, Neill Park 13501 Upton Avenue, and Wolk Park 13800 Parkwood Lane - Skate Park located at 251 Civic Center Parkway

- 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

- Recreational facilities including skating rinks, tennis courts, a swimming beach, playground areas, picnic areas, a boat launch, and sliding areas - Recreational activities including archery, baseball, football, softball, basketball, soccer, par three nine hole golf course, indoor ice center, adaptive programs, teen programs, Camp Explore day camp, and nature programs - Educational programs including hockey clinics, a learn to skate program, swimming instruction, golf lessons and leagues, and cross-country ski lessons - Nature and ski trails - Equipment loans including canoe rack rentals at Alimagnet, Crystal Beach, Crystal Boat Launch, and Day and Lac Lavon parks - Athletic club - Alimagnet Dog Park: 7-acre site allows off lease recreation. Enclosed by fencing and has double-gated entrance for safety and control. Water area, open grass area, wooded area, and mowed trail that is approximately 1/2 mile. - Community garden plots available for rental at Crosstown 12551 Portland Avenue South, Neill Park 13501 Upton Avenue, and Wolk Park 13800 Parkwood Lane - Skate Park located at 251 Civic Center Parkway

Accepts donations of clean, undamaged, gently-used: - Antiques - Artwork - Baby equipment (excluding car seats, cribs, and any recalled items) - Bedding, linens, and towels - Books - Board games, puzzles, and toys - CDs and DVDs - Clothing - Crafting supplies - Furniture - Musical instruments - Small household/kitchen supplies - Tools and sporting goods - Please call ahead if you have unusual items Cannot accept or resell the following: - Large appliances - Car seats and cribs - Construction materials - Electronics - Mattresses and box springs - Sleeper sofas - Waterbeds - Broken or chipped dishware - Text and reference books - Any items with holes, mildew, tears, stains, etc. Non-acceptable items can sometimes be donated to a local partner agency upon request. Volunteer opportunities available.

Accepts donations of clean, undamaged, gently-used: - Antiques - Artwork - Baby equipment (excluding car seats, cribs, and any recalled items) - Bedding, linens, and towels - Books - Board games, puzzles, and toys - CDs and DVDs - Clothing - Crafting supplies - Furniture - Musical instruments - Small household/kitchen supplies - Tools and sporting goods - Please call ahead if you have unusual items Cannot accept or resell the following: - Large appliances - Car seats and cribs - Construction materials - Electronics - Mattresses and box springs - Sleeper sofas - Waterbeds - Broken or chipped dishware - Text and reference books - Any items with holes, mildew, tears, stains, etc. Non-acceptable items can sometimes be donated to a local partner agency upon request. Volunteer opportunities available.

Accepts donations of clean, undamaged, gently-used: - Antiques - Artwork - Baby equipment (excluding car seats, cribs, and any recalled items) - Bedding, linens, and towels - Books - Board games, puzzles, and toys - CDs and DVDs - Clothing - Crafting supplies - Furniture - Musical instruments - Small household/kitchen supplies - Tools and sporting goods - Please call ahead if you have unusual items Cannot accept or resell the following: - Large appliances - Car seats and cribs - Construction materials - Electronics - Mattresses and box springs - Sleeper sofas - Waterbeds - Broken or chipped dishware - Text and reference books - Any items with holes, mildew, tears, stains, etc. Non-acceptable items can sometimes be donated to a local partner agency upon request. Volunteer opportunities available.