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Best Parks For Outdoor Fun

Discover the best parks for outdoor fun with kids in Mendota Heights.

Tower Hill Park

Tower Hill Park

Woodland & the Witch’s Hat water tower. Tranquil wooded area with a walking trail & a 1914 water tower that offers panoramic city views.

55 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Fort Snelling State Park

Fort Snelling State Park

Lakeside park with extensive trails. Boasting a golf course & many trails for hiking, biking or skiing, this park also offers swimming.

101 Snelling Lake Rd, St Paul, MN 55111

Centennial Lakes Park

Centennial Lakes Park

Tranquil, waterside urban green space. Placid, 24-acre urban park featuring a large lake, seating areas, fishing, boat rentals & more.

7499 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435, United States

Minnehaha Falls

Minnehaha Falls

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417, United States

Wood Lake Nature Center

Wood Lake Nature Center

Wildlife area with a floating boardwalk. Nature center with various habitats offering wildlife viewing from trails & a floating boardwalk.

6710 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 55423, United States

Lake Nokomis Park

Lake Nokomis Park

Paddlesports, sailing & community center. Popular park providing sailing, paddlesport rentals, concessions, a community center & playground.

4955 W Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417, United States

Bde Maka Ska

Bde Maka Ska

Water sports & 3-mile loop paths. Swimming, water sports & watercraft rentals, plus separate 3-mile loop paths for walkers & bikers.

3000 E Bde Maka Ska Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Lyndale Park

Lyndale Park

Peaceful spot with 4 themed gardens. Quiet nature hub with 4 themed gardens showcases roses, perennials & plants that attract wildlife.

1300 W 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55409, United States

Lake Harriet Bandshell Park

Lake Harriet Bandshell Park

Picturesque place to swim, fish & hike. Scenic setting providing biking & walking trails, water activities & a castle-inspired band shell.

4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55409, United States

Nicollet Commons Park

Nicollet Commons Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

12550 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

Hiking, biking, birding & riverboats. 72 miles of canoeing & boating, plus hiking, biking, fishing, birdwatching & visitor centers.

120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, United States

Westwood Hills Nature Center

Westwood Hills Nature Center

Tranquil preserve with trails & wildlife. 160-acre nature park featuring prairie, forest & marsh areas, with trails & an educational center.

8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426, United States

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

Mississippi River plus hiking trails. Scenic expanse of the Mississippi River with a dam & observation deck, picnic areas & hiking trails.

10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444, United States

Schaper Park

Schaper Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

631 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422, United States

Town Green Park

Town Green Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Town Green Park, 7991 Main St, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Wabun Picnic Area

Wabun Picnic Area

City park for picnics, disc golf & more. Recreation area offering four picnic shelters, a wading area, playground, disc golf & trails.

4655 46th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Rosland Park

Rosland Park

Lakeside retreat for outdoor activities. Scenic 22-acre park known for a fountain in Lake Cornelia, with fishing, disc golf & a playground.

4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN 55435

Patrick Eagan Park

Patrick Eagan Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3995 Lexington Ave S, Eagan, MN 55123

Hidden Falls

Hidden Falls

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1313 Hidden Falls Dr, St Paul, MN 55116

Springbrook Nature Center

Springbrook Nature Center

Interpretive center, habitats & trails. Diverse habitats & wildlife plus hiking trails, floating boardwalks & an interpretive center.

100 85th Ave NW, Fridley, MN 55432, United States

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