Best Parks For Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Saint Paul

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

Como Regional Park

Como Regional Park

Greenspace with a lake & picnic areas. This 450-acre public space features a zoo, lake, golf course, gardens & multiple picnic pavilions.

1199 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55118, United States

Crosby Farm Regional Park

Crosby Farm Regional Park

Scenic area with trails & fishing access. Woodlands featuring 6.7 acres of paved trails, plus picnic areas & access to fishing on the river.

2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St Paul, MN 55116, United States

Hidden Falls

Hidden Falls

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1313 Hidden Falls Dr, St Paul, MN 55116

Hidden Falls Regional Park

Hidden Falls Regional Park

Scenic park with a waterfall & trails. Charming, long-established park featuring waterfalls, trails, a boat launch & scenic picnic areas.

1313 Hidden Falls Dr, St Paul, MN 55116

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

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

Minnehaha Regional Park

Minnehaha Regional Park

Home to famed waterfall & many trails. This 193-acre riverfront park has miles of trails & a waterfall celebrated in a Longfellow poem.

4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Minnehaha Falls

Minnehaha Falls

Visit this great place for kids and families!

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

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

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

Tony Schmidt Regional Park

Tony Schmidt Regional Park

Water recreation & a playground. This lakefront park features a swimming beach, playground, boat launch & areas for picnicking.

3500 Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills, MN 55112

Gold Medal Park

Gold Medal Park

Scenic public space with river views. This 7.5-acre landscaped park features a unique mound with a spiral walkway & water views.

Second Street and 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Mill Ruins Park

Mill Ruins Park

Park featuring historic mill remains. City park built around a historic old mill, featuring interpretive signs, walking & biking paths.

102 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States

Boom Island Park

Boom Island Park

Park with a playground & a boat dock. Riverside park featuring a playground, a boat dock & restrooms, plus walking/biking paths.

724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, United States

Silverwood Park

Silverwood Park

Lakeside spot with a gallery & trails. Scenic green space with lake views, an art gallery, an outdoor amphitheater & hiking trails.

2500 County Rd E, St Anthony, MN 55421

Patrick Eagan Park

Patrick Eagan Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3995 Lexington Ave S, Eagan, MN 55123

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

Augsburg Adventure Park

Augsburg Adventure Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

7000 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55423

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

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