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Fort Snelling State Park

State park

4.7(2597 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 10 PM
Fort Snelling State Park

About

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

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Fort Snelling State Park:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    101 Snelling Lake Rd, St Paul, MN 55111
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    Phone
    (612) 279-3550
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    Hours
    Monday:8 AM–10 PM
    Tuesday:8 AM–10 PM
    Wednesday:8 AM–10 PM
    Thursday:8 AM–10 PM
    Friday:8 AM–10 PM
    Saturday:8 AM–10 PM
    Sunday:8 AM–10 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Barbecue grill: Has barbecue grill
  • Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
  • Public restroom: Has public restroom

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes

Nearby

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