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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Minnesota
Minnesota has 253 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 100 cities and towns — Minneapolis, St Paul, Burnsville, Eagan and 96 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
The 250 most-reviewed in Minnesota
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Minnehaha Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 11,113 reviews
This 193-acre riverfront park has miles of trails & a waterfall celebrated in a Longfellow poem.
Theodore Wirth Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,265 reviews
A 759-acre park offering year-round activities plus a lake, urban forest & chalet-style clubhouse.
Lake Nokomis Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,022 reviews
Popular park providing sailing, paddlesport rentals, concessions, a community center & playground.
Battle Creek Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,404 reviews
Busy park offering a summer aquatic center, pavilion, playground, off-leash dog area & paved trails.
Lake of the Isles Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,992 reviews
Path-lined park offers areas for ice skating, canoeing & picnicking, plus an off-leash dog park.
Bunker Hills Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,013 reviews
1,600-acre park with a seasonal outdoor water park, a campground, sports facilities & picnic sites.
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,828 reviews
Scenic expanse of the Mississippi River with a dam & observation deck, picnic areas & hiking trails.
Central Park of Maple Grove
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,719 reviews
Urban park with a playground for all ages, plus a seasonal, interactive fountain & ice-skating loop.
Vermillion Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,662 reviews
Pit stop with a scenic waterfall, walking trail & rentable picnic pavilion for events.
Quarry Hill Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,502 reviews
Large park offering hiking trails, a man-made cave & a nature center with classes & live animals.
Quarry Hill Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,497 reviews
Peaceful natural area with a nature center, trails, wildlife habitats & educational programming.
Bryant Lake Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,484 reviews
Bustling recreational area on 170 acres, with a beach, boating & an 18-hole disc golf course.
Hidden Falls Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,485 reviews
Charming, long-established park featuring waterfalls, trails, a boat launch & scenic picnic areas.
Tamarack Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,371 reviews
Large preserve with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, plus a play area & orienteering course.
Lilydale Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews
Forested floodplain along the Mississippi with a small lake & walking paths, plus fishing & birding.
Carver Park Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,034 reviews
Large tract featuring a campground, nature center & historic farm site, plus bird habitats & trails.
Lyndale Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 996 reviews
Quiet nature hub with 4 themed gardens showcases roses, perennials & plants that attract wildlife.
Whitetail Woods Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 958 reviews
Scenic park with trails bordering a lake, hills & wetlands, plus various water & snow sports.
Thompson County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 998 reviews
Relaxed wooded park featuring a lake and playground and trails for biking and picnics.
Chester Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 920 reviews
Unspoiled park on a creek with a campsite, 12 mi. of natural trails & resident deer & wild turkey.
Fish Lake Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 879 reviews
This forested area offers fishing, swimming & boating in warm weather, plus snowshoeing in winter.
The Duluth Lakewalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 846 reviews
Promenade connecting lighthouses along the shore of a large lake in a park, with views of passing ships.
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 850 reviews
Dam featuring a walkway and scenic views along with paved trails for biking and hikes.
Victory Memorial Parkway
4.6 ★★★★★ 842 reviews
3.8-mile parkway featuring rows of trees & markers commemorating the area's World War I servicemen.
Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 816 reviews
Family-friendly park offering baseball fields, volleyball courts and picnicking by the lake, plus a playground.
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 798 reviews
This mostly undeveloped area with multi-use trails is popular for bird watching & mountain biking.
Father Hennepin Bluff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 787 reviews
Natural 8-acre riverside park named after a Franciscan priest with trails, bridges & city views.
Flandrau State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 817 reviews
Park featuring a sand-bottom swimming pool, camping, a picnic shelter, hiking & more.
Spring Lake Park Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 764 reviews
Bison aside, this sprawling place offers multiple trails, hiking opportunities, picnic spots, and a playground for kids.
Harriet Island Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 790 reviews
Open space along the river with an indoor event pavilion, paddle boats, a stage & a bed-&-breakfast.
Cleary Lake Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 749 reviews
Sprawling recreational park with golf courses, a swimming beach, cross-country skiing & more.
Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor
4.7 ★★★★★ 729 reviews
Regional hiking, biking & cross-country skiing trail through wetlands along the course of a creek.
Kelley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 699 reviews
Manicured city park with grassy fields, a picnic gazebo, summer splash pad & shaded play structures.
Lake Ann Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 689 reviews
Tranquil lakeside park with water recreation options, plus picnic sites, trails & athletic fields.
Mississippi Gorge Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 664 reviews
Prairie area scattered with oak trees & offering biking & hiking trails, picnic shelters & fishing.
Staring Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 655 reviews
Multi-use park known for its disc golf course, plus tennis, basketball, volleyball & a playground.
Normandale Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 643 reviews
Park offering walking, jogging & biking trails around the lake, with picnic areas & canoeing.
Lakefront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 629 reviews
Vibrant park offering sports fields & rinks, an amphitheater, skate park, fishing pier & playground.
Gooseberry Mound Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 616 reviews
Relaxed park offering picnic shelters, kids' play areas & trails for walking & cross-country skiing.
Aquatore Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 631 reviews
Roomy outdoor space with sports fields & a dog park, plus a playground & picnic pavilions.
Cascade Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
This recreational area offers a lakeside trail with spots for fishing, plus an open play field.
Victory Memorial Parkway
4.7 ★★★★★ 595 reviews
Park featuring a biking trail and statue area, plus graves of WWII soldiers.
Weaver Lake Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 603 reviews
80-acre park featuring a beach, tennis courts, bike trails, a playground & a picnic area.
Warner Lake County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 584 reviews
Large lakeside park with a swimming beach, hiking trails & picnic areas, plus select boat access.
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 581 reviews
This lakeside park offers picnic tables, a playground, a dog run, a boat dock & volleyball courts.
Ritter Farm Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 589 reviews
Tranquil park along a lake offers an archery range plus trails for hiking, skiing & snowmobiling.
Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 550 reviews
Scenic area with a shelter that seats 60, picnic tables, a playground, boat ramp & fishing pier.
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
Riverfront natural area offering scenic trails, wildlife viewing, horseback riding & winter sports.
Wilson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 549 reviews
Open park featuring a playground and a sand volleyball court, plus a dog park.
Matoska Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 527 reviews
Park with a picnic area, trails, beach, and boat launch, plus views of White Bear Lake.
Reservoir Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 524 reviews
This rugged 120-acre park with wooded trails features diverse terrain, from wetlands to grasslands.
Rivers Edge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 534 reviews
Tranquil public park featuring expansive green spaces, athletic amenities & a splash pad.
Kaposia Landing
4.7 ★★★★★ 508 reviews
Lakeside green space featuring a playground, walking trails and dog park for off-leash play.
Eastman Nature Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
Informative nature center featuring kid-orientated displays and various animals, along with hiking trails and picnics.
Bassett Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 497 reviews
Public park with a playground, sports facilities, and disc golf, plus a dog park.
Jensen Lake Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 476 reviews
Scenic parkland featuring hiking trails along lakes, plus a playground.
Brookview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 475 reviews
This 33-acre public space offers playground equipment, trails & multiple sport courts & fields.
Lac Lavon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Vast space featuring canoe rack rentals, tennis courts, softball fields, play areas, WiFi & a beach.
Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Nature center featuring trails, plus raptors, birds and other wildlife.
Oakdale Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Scenic, wooded park featuring trails for walking & biking, plus courts for tennis & basketball.
Lake McCarrons County Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 518 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and grills, plus a playground and boat launch.
Alexandria City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 469 reviews
A lakefront beach & fishing pier attract families to this hangout with a playground & tennis courts.
Diamond Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 448 reviews
Green space on Lake Bemidji with picnic areas & walking paths, plus a playground & boat launch.
Purgatory Park, Minnetonka Township
4.6 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
This 155-acre nature park along Purgatory Creek features paved trails, a picnic shelter & more.
Battle Creek Upper Afton
4.6 ★★★★★ 433 reviews
This sizable greenspace features picnicking, walking trails, an off-leash dog park & play areas.
Palmer Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Lakeside park with wildlife, picnic tables & paved pathways for hikers & bikers.
Lakeview Terrace Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 431 reviews
Beautiful park featuring ball fields, a playground, a lake, walking paths, picnic tables and a pond.
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 405 reviews
Park on an expanse featuring a lake, wooded trails, a playground and a picnic pavilion.
Snail Lake Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 404 reviews
This lakeside park offers a boat launch, playground, supervised beach, trails & picnic facilities.
Schaar's Bluff Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Relaxed riverside park featuring bluff-top views from the trail-laced wilderness.
Silver View Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 411 reviews
Park featuring basketball and volleyball courts as well as baseball and softball fields and playgrounds.
Thomas Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Park featuring walking trails & a sizable lake with a pier for bass fishing, canoeing & kayaking.
Swede Hollow Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 411 reviews
Wooded valley park that was once an impoverished quarter & dump but now offers a trail among trees.
Big Rivers Regional Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 365 reviews
Walking, rollerblading & biking offered on a 4.5-mi. asphalt track with scenic river views.
Sand Dunes State Forest
4.3 ★★★★☆ 395 reviews
Sprawling pine & oak savanna state forest & prairie with hiking & horse riding trails & campgrounds.
Elm Creek Singletrack Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a number of trails for biking, hiking, walking and running, along with picnicking.
Lake Minnetonka Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Scenic lake-shore area with a swimming pond, fishing pier & playground, plus hiking & biking trails.
Burnes Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
Basic neighborhood recreation area with a playground, plus a baseball field & tennis courts.
Upper Landing Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Public park with water views, a lawn for picnics & lounging, plus paved paths leading to a fountain.
Big Willow Park, Minnetonka
4.6 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Paved dirt trails run through this natural area and woodland with baseball and soccer fields.
Terrace Oaks West Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Park on 4 acres offering tennis & basketball courts, trails & a winter ice-skating rink.
Kordiak Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Neighborhood park for walking, with trails circling a lake, plus a playground for kids.
Kiwanis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 351 reviews
37 acres between the Mississippi River and Boom Lake with a playground, trails & picnic pavilions.
Lochness Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Public park featuring disc golf, a walking trail, and a lake, plus picnic tables and sledding.
Montissippi County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Sprawling park offering playgrounds for kids, hiking, picnics, Frisbee golf, volleyball and a dog run.
Quaking Bog
4.7 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Boardwalks, bridges and floating paths lead through a lush, wooded bog, plus trails for hiking and biking, this park of the Minneapolis chain is home to a variety of plants and wildlife.
Levee Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 276 reviews
Riverfront area with picnic tables and trails for walking and biking.
Locke Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Tranquil park with a fenced dog park as well as wooded trails crisscrossing a creek.
Thresher Fields Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Park featuring a lake, a dog park and playgrounds, plus hiking, soccer and RC plane space.
Quarry Point Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Baseball and soccer fields are featured at this outdoor space, along with a playground and shady spots.
Rum River North County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 273 reviews
Riverfront park featuring extensive paved trails and canoe access, plus playgrounds and picnic areas.
Brookdale Park & Dog Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Sprawling dog park featuring ponds, a baseball field, plus a playground, picnic tables and walking trails.
Patrick Eagan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Zip-line in a wooded park featuring playgrounds, nature gardens and art displays.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Tranquil park featuring playgrounds, swings, a barbecue grill, trails, shelters and grassy spots for picnics.
Dartts Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 268 reviews
Riverside park featuring a playground, ball field, tennis and basketball courts, trails, and picnic areas.
Bredesen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Nature & wildlife reserve with walking & biking paths weaving through creeks, marshland & ponds.
Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Park featuring a stone arch bridge, trails, and downtown views, plus fireworks displays.
Sanborn Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Park with facilities such as an ice rink, baseball field, playground, and horseshoe pits.
Roosevelt Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 258 reviews
Kid-friendly destination featuring baseball fields, a basketball court, an ice rink and a playground.
Alimagnet Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Relaxed park featuring playgrounds, disc golf courses and volleyball courts.
Woodlawn Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 251 reviews
River-side open space with basketball courts, trails and a playground.
Bay Point Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Public green space with trails and scenic river views, plus picnic and playground areas, and a teepee monument.
Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Lush country park offering hiking trails as well as fishing and birdwatching activities.
Pine Point Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Natural area featuring forests & lakes, with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus bird-watching.
Bemidji City Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Large park featuring a softball complex & disc golf, plus cross-country ski trails & ice rinks.
Bucher Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
Park with sports facilities including tennis courts, a baseball field, a basketball court, and an ice rink, plus a playground.
Day Park & Earley Lake Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Neighborhood park with a lake, picnic shelter, playground, and trails for walking and jogging.
Town Green Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
Kid-friendly park with picnic tables and ponds; also a lawn-chair amphitheater for concerts, events and movie showings.
Murphy-Hanrehan Singletrack Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
Kid-friendly park, with trails suitable for walking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
Winchell Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Dirt-path trail connecting to the Minneapolis trail system running alongside the Mississippi River.
Beaver Island Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Easy-to-travel paved trail running along the Mississippi River to a dam and beyond.
Lions Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Park with a fishing pier, a walking path and a dock.
Root River Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 202 reviews
Park featuring picnic areas with grills and fire pits, a skate park, and scenic trails.
Katherine Abbott Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Local park offering kid-friendly hikes, walking trails, and benches, plus historical interest.
Henry's Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a red barn with a creek-side bridge, plus trails and an old monument.
Essex Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Archery range and playgrounds along paved and dirt trails.
Salem Hills Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Park featuring trails for mountain biking, as well as a playground and tennis courts.
Woodhaven Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Spacious park for kids, with a playground of swings, slides and basketball hoops.
Sauk River Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Park with dog-friendly hiking and biking trails, some of which offer views of the Sauk River.
Rogers Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Kid-friendly park on a lake with a playground, volleyball court and skate park.
Walter Sochacki Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Dog-friendly, 37-acre green space offering wooded hiking/biking trails, plus shelter & picnic areas.
Hidden Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Shaded neighborhood park with jogging paths, a pond, sports facilities & a winter skating rink.
Brown's Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, and paved and dirt trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding.
Luce Line Trailhead (Plymouth/Vicksburg Lane)
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Quiet park featuring bike trails and kid-friendly hiking options.
Deming Heights Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Relaxed park featuring winding footpaths and benches as well as picnic tables.
Chaska Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Parks featuring baseball fields plus a playground and a skate park.
White Sands Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Recreational area with trails, a pond and a swimming area for dogs.
Anderson Center Sculpture Garden at Tower View
4.6 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Sculpture park that's free to enter and open during daylight hours, featuring work by numerous artists.
Lions Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Park featuring baseball fields, pickleball courts, and a playground, plus a dog park.
Williams Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Riverside acreage with hard-surfaced trails, overlooks, interpretive stations & a heated log cabin.
W.R. Bagley Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Scenic park featuring multiple walking and hiking trails, plus an observation deck.
Central Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Vast green space featuring tennis courts, ballfields and a playground, as well as walking paths and picnic tables.
Bluff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Quiet park, with trails, offering scenic views and native flowers.
Harvest Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews
Park with walking paths and playgrounds, plus a basketball court and some tennis courts.
Bear Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews
Tree-lined walking paths, sports fields, a playground & picnic shelters in tranquil surroundings.
Caron Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Casual park offering waterfalls, hiking trails, woods and a river.
Nesbitt Preserve Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 135 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground, plus basketball and baseball pitches.
Homeward Hills Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Recreational oasis featuring a playground, sports courts, trails, an ice rink & a barn for events.
Marthaler Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Park featuring a playground, trails and basketball courts for kids, plus sledding hills.
Sunny Square Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 127 reviews
Park featuring a playground, ball field, picnic areas, and a walking trail.
Palmer Lake Environmental Nature Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Popular wooded park featuring multiple playgrounds plus miles of paved and unpaved trails for walking and biking.
Rivers' Bend Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
River-adjacent park offering a playground, picnic tables and tennis courts, as well as trails and fields.
Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Quiet-preserved park featuring miles of trails for hiking, dog walking and nature viewing.
Hazelnut Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 122 reviews
Multi-use park featuring sports courts and playgrounds, plus a dog park.
Vadnais Snail Lakes Regional Park Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Public park with trails and a paved path, as well as fishing from the shore.
Tamarack Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Nature park, featuring an off-leash area for dogs, as well as paved trails and a pond.
Seasons Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Baseball park, playground, and trail with picnic tables plus a lake.
Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Park Reserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews
Lush parkland offering wildlife & forested walking & biking tails around a secluded lake.
Big Lake Township's Townhall and Lions Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Park with a playground and a dog run, as well as trails and shelters.
High Bridge Park North
4.5 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Scenic, dog-friendly park featuring a sculpture and a chair for photos.
Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Remote-feeling nature preserve featuring hiking trails amid sand dunes, prairies and forests to see plants, birds and other wildlife, plus river views.
River Bluffs Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 106 reviews
Open space with hiking trails, picnic tables & boat access to the Mississippi River.
Cannon River Wilderness Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Hills and camp sites feature in this woodland site with trails, some of which link to an oak savanna.
Fish Lake Nature Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Popular reserve sheltering bison deer and eagles - as well as numerous birds, on walking paths circling lakes.
Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Natural area with trails for walking, jogging, and skiing, as well as wildlife sightings.
Shingle Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 103 reviews
Recreational park with trails, picnic tables, and space for kids and dogs.
Keene Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Park featuring a creek, trails (including for hiking, skiing and dog-walking), plus a baseball field.
Simon's Ravine Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Park offering a paved, uphill walking trail through a forest setting.
Brownie Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Popular lake near the Cedar-Isles-Makaska chain with a beach and hiking trails.
Eagle Lake Regional Park west
4.6 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Park with trails for walking and biking, picnic tables, and a restroom.
Park Point Trail Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Hiking, trails, sandy beaches, waves and boardwalks on the Lake Superior shoreline.
Rush Creek Regional Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Clean trail and recreation area, as well as an area for picnics.
The Draw
4.5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Casual park featuring a playground and an amphitheater, plus live music in summer.
Pioneer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Popular park featuring paved trails and walking paths that go through a wooded area.
O'Leary Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews
Park with picnic tables and a playground, as well as artwork installations, a pond, and trails.
Laddie Lake Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 98 reviews
Quiet, clean park offering woodland trails and lake views.
Edenvale Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 92 reviews
Open-space area featuring a playground, a basketball court and an ice rink.
Brewer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Park with trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus disc golf.
Short Line Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Popular hiking destination with a rail tunnel & a peak offering scenic vistas of distant Duluth.
River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds and a basketball court for outdoor sports.
MN River Greenway - Black Dog Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Park featuring a bridge for bikers and trails suitable for walking and fishing.
Shingle Creek Falls in Webber Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews
Picnic tables and playground at a park, also featuring a waterfall that's part of walking trails along a creek.
Sand Prairie Wildlife Management Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Flat hiking trails through varied terrain, plus a wildlife observation deck.
First Bridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Park featuring a river, walking, biking, and opportunities to learn about history.
Greater Sucker Creek
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Tranquil woods boasting scenic trails for strolling and biking, plus dog-friendly accommodations.
Rice Creek North Regional Trail Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Park offering nature and photography opportunities, plus trails that are suitable for kids.
Kiffmeyer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Park featuring a playground, baseball field, and picnic tables, plus a walking trail.
Hidden Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Wooded recreational area with paved and less-groomed paths for hiking. Features include a playground, swings, slides, an archery range and a picnic shelter.
Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Well-kept park offering paved and unpaved trails for walking, biking and running as well as picnics.
William H. Houlton Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Ecological park with kid-friendly hikes, and trails through woods and along the Mississippi and Elk rivers.
Jail Trail (North Loop) Mountain Bike and Cross Country Ski Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews
Clean, family-friendly trail system featuring wooded hiking and biking paths plus winter skiing.
Battle Creek West
4.4 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews
Park with a bicycle repair station and lots of trails for hiking including one for scootering.
Anderson Lakes Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews
Park featuring paved and dirt hiking trails that are good for kids.
Riverview Heights Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews
Casual riverside park featuring benches, trails and open space, along with picnic tables.
South Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews
Disc golf course in a shady park that also features playgrounds, picnic tables and shelters.
Snail Lake Regional Park Grass Lake Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Clean park with a beach, playground and dog-friendly trails for walking and bike riding.
Kelleher Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews
Trails and boardwalks spanning a wetland and featuring a playground for kids.
Cannon Valley Trail - Downtown Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Railroad-turned-trail available for non-motorized activities such as walking, biking, and cross-country skiing.
Pike Island
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Island featuring serene trails for hiking and wildlife viewing, plus boat ramps.
Irving and John Anderson County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Large green space with hiking and walking trails and a playground for kids. Dog-friendly.
Monarch Singletrack - Springview Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Kid-friendly park offering picnic tables and a public restroom, plus trails for biking and hiking.
Lebanon Hills West Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Park and woods offering a variety of activities, including hiking and mountain biking.
Ridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Well-maintained neighborhood park featuring a playground, soccer and tennis courts.
Erlandson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Shady spot for a picnic with tables amid an arboretum, along with a network of woodland trails.
Dayton Port Roadside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Relaxed, tree-lined space beside the Mississippi River with picnic tables, shelters and clean toilets.
Crow Hassan Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Horseback-riding and hiking trails wind through this prairie-grass park, popular for walks.
Gearty Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews
Recreation area with a playground, basketball courts, and picnic tables.
Knob Hill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews
Park with baseball fields, a playground, and basketball facilities, plus picnic tables.
Anoka Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Nature preserve with many trails for hiking, biking, and wildlife spotting.
Jidana Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Park featuring marsh and creek access, with trails, picnic tables, and a dock.
Spring Lake Park Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Sprawling park featuring biking trails, a playground and picnic areas, plus an archery range.
Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum
4.4 ★★★★☆ 43 reviews
Nature preserve featuring wood walkways over swamps and hiking trails for families.
Savage Fen Scientific & Natural Area
4.2 ★★★★☆ 40 reviews
Kid-friendly nature preserve featuring trails.
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