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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Minnesota

Minnesota has 418 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 106 cities and towns — Minneapolis, Duluth, St Paul, Red Wing and 102 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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.

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Minnehaha Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 11,113 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

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

Golden Valley, MN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

A 759-acre park offering year-round activities plus a lake, urban forest & chalet-style clubhouse.

Lake Nokomis Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,022 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Munsinger Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,688 reviews

St Cloud, MN

ShadedLitScenic

Shade-covered, tranquil oasis with a variety of flowers, a rock garden, greenhouse & lily pond.

Fort Snelling State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,722 reviews

St Paul, MN

Scenic

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

Leif Erikson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,418 reviews

Duluth, MN

MixedScenic

Popular park along the Lakewalk featuring a small stage for events, a rose garden & water views.

Battle Creek Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,404 reviews

Maplewood, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Minneapolis, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Path-lined park offers areas for ice skating, canoeing & picnicking, plus an off-leash dog park.

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,828 reviews

Brooklyn Park, MN

7.8 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Quarry Park and Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,818 reviews

Waite Park, MN

Scenic

Scenic wildlife spot for hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, swimming & rock-climbing.

Central Park of Maple Grove

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,719 reviews

Maple Grove, MN

83 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

Urban park with a playground for all ages, plus a seasonal, interactive fountain & ice-skating loop.

Lake George/Eastman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,716 reviews

St Cloud, MN

Scenic

Clean park at the city's center featuring a lake, hiking paths and playgrounds.

Vermillion Falls Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,662 reviews

Hastings, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Pit stop with a scenic waterfall, walking trail & rentable picnic pavilion for events.

Park Point Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,612 reviews

Duluth, MN

LitScenic

Relaxed, sandy beach on Lake Superior (with a pavilion) offering picnic spots and swimming.

Bryant Lake Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,484 reviews

Eden Prairie, MN

12.5 miMixedShadedScenic

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

St Paul, MN

6.7 miLoopMixedScenic

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

North Mississippi Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,225 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

Scenic

River, woods & prairie grounds features diverse wildlife, trails, a big playground & a fishing pier.

Lilydale Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews

St Paul, MN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Forested floodplain along the Mississippi with a small lake & walking paths, plus fishing & birding.

Carver Park Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,034 reviews

Victoria, MN

45 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Large tract featuring a campground, nature center & historic farm site, plus bird habitats & trails.

Lyndale Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 996 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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

Crosby Farm Regional Park North Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 994 reviews

St Paul, MN

6.7 miLoopPavedShaded

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

Westwood Hills Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 971 reviews

St Louis Park, MN

BoardwalkScenic

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

Whitetail Woods Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 958 reviews

Farmington, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park with trails bordering a lake, hills & wetlands, plus various water & snow sports.

Thompson County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 998 reviews

West St Paul, MN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed wooded park featuring a lake and playground and trails for biking and picnics.

Colvill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 941 reviews

Red Wing, MN

Scenic

City park offering a boat launch, tennis courts, picnic shelters & an event building.

Lakewalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 892 reviews

Duluth, MN

MixedLitScenic

Popular lakefront walking area offering access to nearby restaurants & scenic views.

Fish Lake Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 879 reviews

Maple Grove, MN

3.3 miPavedShadedScenic

This forested area offers fishing, swimming & boating in warm weather, plus snowshoeing in winter.

The Duluth Lakewalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 846 reviews

Duluth, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Promenade connecting lighthouses along the shore of a large lake in a park, with views of passing ships.

Robbins Island Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews

Willmar, MN

PavedScenic

55 lakefront acres with a swimming beach, boat launches, disc golf & big, accessible playground.

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 850 reviews

Coon Rapids, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Dam featuring a walkway and scenic views along with paved trails for biking and hikes.

Shoreview Commons Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 819 reviews

Shoreview, MN

ShadedScenic

Recreational area with a playground, skateboard park, soccer, and picnic tables, plus a public restroom.

Rosland Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 824 reviews

Edina, MN

ShadedScenic

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

Central Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 816 reviews

Roseville, MN

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Family-friendly park offering baseball fields, volleyball courts and picnicking by the lake, plus a playground.

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 798 reviews

Savage, MN

21.4 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

This mostly undeveloped area with multi-use trails is popular for bird watching & mountain biking.

Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 777 reviews

Red Wing, MN

Scenic

Scenic, elevated terrain with multi-use trails, picnic shelters & a 9-hole disc golf course.

Father Hennepin Bluff Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 787 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Natural 8-acre riverside park named after a Franciscan priest with trails, bridges & city views.

East Medicine Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 786 reviews

Plymouth, MN

PavedScenic

Kids and adults like this park, with playground equipment, a lakeshore beach, picnic tables, and trails.

Spring Lake Park Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 764 reviews

Hastings, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

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

St Paul, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Open space along the river with an indoor event pavilion, paddle boats, a stage & a bed-&-breakfast.

He Mni Can/ Barn Bluff Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 763 reviews

Red Wing, MN

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Access point for several hikes to the top of a landmark hill with panoramic city & river views.

Cleary Lake Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 749 reviews

Prior Lake, MN

5.9 miPavedShadedLit

Sprawling recreational park with golf courses, a swimming beach, cross-country skiing & more.

Silver Lake Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 767 reviews

Rochester, MN

Scenic

Park featuring a lake with boating & fishing, an accessible playground, pool, skate park & more.

Richard Walton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 714 reviews

Oakdale, MN

Paved

Large park/events space with athletic fields & courts, a play area, picnic shelters & a skatepark.

Lake Ann Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 689 reviews

Chanhassen, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil lakeside park with water recreation options, plus picnic sites, trails & athletic fields.

Hartley Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 652 reviews

Duluth, MN

MixedScenic

Large refuge for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & fishing, plus nature center with exhibits.

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 664 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Prairie area scattered with oak trees & offering biking & hiking trails, picnic shelters & fishing.

Staring Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 655 reviews

Eden Prairie, MN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Multi-use park known for its disc golf course, plus tennis, basketball, volleyball & a playground.

Garvin Heights City Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 638 reviews

Winona, MN

PavedScenic

Normandale Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 643 reviews

Bloomington, MN

2 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering walking, jogging & biking trails around the lake, with picnic areas & canoeing.

Eagan Central Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 647 reviews

Eagan, MN

Scenic

This neighborhood resource for sports, play & fitness features a rec center & walking trails.

Lake Josephine County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 655 reviews

Roseville, MN

Scenic

Country park with a picnic area, beach, boat launch, playground, and fishing.

Lowell Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 623 reviews

Stillwater, MN

PavedScenic

Picnic-ready park with sculptures for winter snow carvers and outdoor benches.

Otsego County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 600 reviews

Otsego, MN

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Schaper Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 610 reviews

Golden Valley, MN

Ninja-themed park featuring obstacle courses and timers.

Casey Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 622 reviews

North St Paul, MN

MixedScenic

Grassy lakefront park, popular for picnics, equipped with baseball fields, a playground and walking paths.

Aquatore Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 631 reviews

Blaine, MN

ShadedDog-friendly

Roomy outdoor space with sports fields & a dog park, plus a playground & picnic pavilions.

Acorn Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 628 reviews

Roseville, MN

BoardwalkScenic

Treed park with a disc golf course, ball fields, basketball & tennis courts, trails & an ice rink.

Cascade Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 612 reviews

Rochester, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

This recreational area offers a lakeside trail with spots for fishing, plus an open play field.

Carpenter Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 583 reviews

Hastings, MN

ShadedScenic

Nature center with trails and an orchard featuring bald eagles and other wildlife along with an exhibit hall.

Victory Memorial Parkway

4.7 ★★★★★ 595 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a biking trail and statue area, plus graves of WWII soldiers.

Weaver Lake Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 603 reviews

Maple Grove, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

80-acre park featuring a beach, tennis courts, bike trails, a playground & a picnic area.

Lakeside Commons Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 601 reviews

Blaine, MN

Scenic

Canoe rental is available at this public park with kids' activities, volleyball & a public beach.

Harriet Alexander Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Roseville, MN

BoardwalkScenic

Seven Mile Creek County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 582 reviews

St Peter, MN

Natural surfaceScenic

628-acre creekside park featuring serene multi-use trails, a boat landing & volleyball nets.

Richardson Nature Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 554 reviews

Bloomington, MN

Scenic

Scenic nature center offering trails & wide range of recreational activities, plus community events.

Ritter Farm Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 589 reviews

Lakeville, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil park along a lake offers an archery range plus trails for hiking, skiing & snowmobiling.

Jay C Hormel Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 558 reviews

Austin, MN

9 miPavedScenic

Free expanse of prairie and woodland with hiking trails, an interpretive center and an observation tower.

Steve Michaud Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 573 reviews

Lakeville, MN

Dog-friendly

Sand Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 584 reviews

Coon Rapids, MN

Large, contemporary multi-sports complex with playgrounds, a skate park & a concession stand.

Parkers Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 566 reviews

Plymouth, MN

Scenic

Lakefront recreation area known for swimming & ice skating, plus trails, picnics & a playground.

Tony Schmidt Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 556 reviews

Arden Hills, MN

PavedScenic

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

Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 550 reviews

White Bear Township, MN

1 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Scenic area with a shelter that seats 60, picnic tables, a playground, boat ramp & fishing pier.

Ojibway Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 549 reviews

Woodbury, MN

PavedShaded

Green space with several sports fields, trails, picnic areas & grills, plus a skate park.

Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Trail Head

4.9 ★★★★★ 514 reviews

Eagan, MN

This trail system for riders of all levels, along with a skills course and picnic benches.

North Alexander Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 559 reviews

Faribault, MN

Scenic

Shady playground-equipped park featuring baseball fields, volleyball nets and picnic shelters.

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 532 reviews

Rogers, MN

15.3 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront natural area offering scenic trails, wildlife viewing, horseback riding & winter sports.

Wilson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 549 reviews

St Cloud, MN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Open park featuring a playground and a sand volleyball court, plus a dog park.

Moore Lake Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 601 reviews

Fridley, MN

Scenic

Miller Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 520 reviews

Eden Prairie, MN

PavedShadedScenic

Waterside sports complex offering a boating ramp, fishing pier, skating rinks & a bike trail.

Matoska Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 527 reviews

White Bear Lake, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with a picnic area, trails, beach, and boat launch, plus views of White Bear Lake.

Rivers Edge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 534 reviews

Waite Park, MN

Dog-friendly

Tranquil public park featuring expansive green spaces, athletic amenities & a splash pad.

Central Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 534 reviews

Brooklyn Park, MN

A wide variety of sports facilities from disc golf to hockey, plus a playground & a picnic pavilion.

Kaposia Landing

4.7 ★★★★★ 508 reviews

South St Paul, MN

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Lakeside green space featuring a playground, walking trails and dog park for off-leash play.

Eastman Nature Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 483 reviews

Maple Grove, MN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Informative nature center featuring kid-orientated displays and various animals, along with hiking trails and picnics.

Island Lake County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 511 reviews

Shoreview, MN

PavedScenic

This waterfront park offers multiple picnic pavilions, a playground, volleyball & a fishing pier.

Blackhawk Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 492 reviews

Eagan, MN

PavedScenic

Park grounds feature a canoe launch & fishing dock, plus hiking trail, observation deck & pavilion.

White Bear Lake County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 513 reviews

White Bear Lake, MN

PavedScenic

Playful place featuring a beach, playground, and boat launch.

St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside

4.6 ★★★★★ 501 reviews

Stillwater, MN

4 miScenic

Timber was once sorted at this site, which is now a nature area with a picnic area & boat launch.

Bassett Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 497 reviews

Crystal, MN

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Public park with a playground, sports facilities, and disc golf, plus a dog park.

Jensen Lake Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 476 reviews

Eagan, MN

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Scenic parkland featuring hiking trails along lakes, plus a playground.

Levee Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 481 reviews

Winona, MN

Scenic

Hansen Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 502 reviews

New Brighton, MN

PavedScenic

Local park offering walking trails, a disc golf course, a hockey rink, a tennis court & ball fields.

Three Links Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 488 reviews

Rochester, MN

Scenic

Playground with areas for kids of all ages, plus a picnic area.

Brookview Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 475 reviews

Golden Valley, MN

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

This 33-acre public space offers playground equipment, trails & multiple sport courts & fields.

Riverfront Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 493 reviews

Mankato, MN

Scenic

Riverside park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and public restroom, plus music concerts.

Lac Lavon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 480 reviews

Burnsville, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Victoria, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Nature center featuring trails, plus raptors, birds and other wildlife.

Lake McCarrons County Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 518 reviews

Roseville, MN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring picnic tables and grills, plus a playground and boat launch.

Cherokee Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 482 reviews

St Paul, MN

Scenic

Tree-filled park offering a playground, picnic shelters with electricity & scenic overlooks.

Alexandria City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 469 reviews

Alexandria, MN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

A lakefront beach & fishing pier attract families to this hangout with a playground & tennis courts.

Commons Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 462 reviews

Fridley, MN

LoopShaded

Outdoor recreation area with facilities for basketball, soccer, tennis, baseball, and a playground.

Diamond Point Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 448 reviews

Bemidji, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Green space on Lake Bemidji with picnic areas & walking paths, plus a playground & boat launch.

Sherlock Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 433 reviews

East Grand Forks, MN

Park known for its adventure playground that was rebuilt by the community after a fire.

Wakefield Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 442 reviews

Maplewood, MN

Natural surfaceScenic

Neighborhood park featuring an ice rink, playgrounds, picnic spots and a lake with walking paths and grills.

Taft Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 443 reviews

Richfield, MN

PavedLit

City park offering athletic fields, a walking trail, play equipment, a fishing pier & a hockey rink.

Rum River Central Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 419 reviews

Ramsey, MN

MixedShadedScenic

Big nature park offering river kayaking, hiking, skiing & equestrian trails, a playground & camping.

Turtle Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews

Shoreview, MN

Scenic

County park equipped with a boat launch, playground, picnic & swimming areas, plus playing fields.

Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 395 reviews

Duluth, MN

LitScenic

Birds of prey are known to migrate through this vast observatory with hiking, biking & lake views.

Mississippi Headwaters State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 401 reviews

Bemidji, MN

Scenic

8,500 acres of public forestland & 95 lakes & ponds for hiking, boating & swimming.

Sunset Pond

4.7 ★★★★★ 401 reviews

Burnsville, MN

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Popular green space for walks, biking and picnics, with a playground and a pond.

Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 405 reviews

Cottage Grove, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park on an expanse featuring a lake, wooded trails, a playground and a picnic pavilion.

Snail Lake Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 404 reviews

Shoreview, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

This lakeside park offers a boat launch, playground, supervised beach, trails & picnic facilities.

Schaar's Bluff Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

Hastings, MN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed riverside park featuring bluff-top views from the trail-laced wilderness.

Lake Gervais County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 407 reviews

Little Canada, MN

Scenic

Park offering a sand beach, a playground and picnic tables for lake views.

Silver View Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 411 reviews

Mounds View, MN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring basketball and volleyball courts as well as baseball and softball fields and playgrounds.

West Medicine Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 383 reviews

Plymouth, MN

Scenic

Lakeside recreation place with a boat launch & beach, plus picnic pavilions, a playground & trails.

Dunton Locks County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 381 reviews

Detroit Lakes, MN

PavedScenic

Scenic park offering paved and unpaved paths for biking and hiking and also featuring a boat lift.

Swede Hollow Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 411 reviews

St Paul, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded valley park that was once an impoverished quarter & dump but now offers a trail among trees.

Pioneer Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 387 reviews

Little Canada, MN

Shaded

Park with baseball and tennis courts as well as two playgrounds and a splash pad.

Big Rivers Regional Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 365 reviews

Mendota Heights, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Walking, rollerblading & biking offered on a 4.5-mi. asphalt track with scenic river views.

Coon Lake County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 367 reviews

Columbus, MN

Scenic

Lakeside area with clean water, a playground and picnic tables.

Elm Creek Singletrack Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 350 reviews

Champlin, MN

8.1 miLoopMixedScenic

Relaxed park featuring a number of trails for biking, hiking, walking and running, along with picnicking.

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 346 reviews

Minnetrista, MN

3.5 miPavedLitScenic

Scenic lake-shore area with a swimming pond, fishing pier & playground, plus hiking & biking trails.

Burnes Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 360 reviews

Hopkins, MN

ShadedDog-friendly

Basic neighborhood recreation area with a playground, plus a baseball field & tennis courts.

Upper Landing Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 358 reviews

St Paul, MN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Public park with water views, a lawn for picnics & lounging, plus paved paths leading to a fountain.

Detroit Lakes City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 349 reviews

Detroit Lakes, MN

Scenic

Popular park, for disc golf or casual strolls at the playground and at picnic tables by the beach.

Big Willow Park, Minnetonka

4.6 ★★★★★ 350 reviews

Hopkins, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Paved dirt trails run through this natural area and woodland with baseball and soccer fields.

Terrace Oaks West Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 355 reviews

Burnsville, MN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park on 4 acres offering tennis & basketball courts, trails & a winter ice-skating rink.

Kiwanis Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 351 reviews

Brainerd, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

37 acres between the Mississippi River and Boom Lake with a playground, trails & picnic pavilions.

Lake Owasso County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 356 reviews

Shoreview, MN

Park, playground, beach and boat launch, plus a pavillion and picnic tables.

Chambers Grove

4.7 ★★★★★ 333 reviews

Duluth, MN

2 miCrushed gravelScenic

Waterside picnic area featuring a playground, along with space for fishing and other activities.

Powers Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 346 reviews

Woodbury, MN

LoopPavedScenic

Wooded park featuring a paved lakeside trail, a fishing pier & canoe launch, plus a playground.

Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews

Eden Prairie, MN

Scenic

Picnic area featuring hilly hiking trails, plus a spring where you can refill water jugs.

Woodland Trails Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 311 reviews

Elk River, MN

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Hilly area, the park features paved and unpaved trails for hiking, biking and skiing.

Congdon Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 302 reviews

Duluth, MN

MixedScenic

Scenic hiking area featuring waterfalls, streams, and paved trails.

Lochness Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 323 reviews

Blaine, MN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Public park featuring disc golf, a walking trail, and a lake, plus picnic tables and sledding.

Central Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 308 reviews

Rosemount, MN

Paved

Large park with an amphitheater, a playground and a splash pad, plus a bandshell hosting events.

Maplewood Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 305 reviews

Maplewood, MN

MixedScenic

Nature preserve with scenic trails, a boardwalk, and pond, plus a public restroom.

Montissippi County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 296 reviews

Monticello, MN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park offering playgrounds for kids, hiking, picnics, Frisbee golf, volleyball and a dog run.

Arboretum Angel Of Hope Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews

Maple Grove, MN

Scenic

Relaxing local park offering trails, a river and memorials.

Shadow Falls Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 300 reviews

St Paul, MN

MixedScenic

Small nature park with a waterfall offering a serene place for hiking & picnicking.

Hamlet Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 305 reviews

Cottage Grove, MN

Large recreational area featuring ball fields, a skate park and a playground.

Quaking Bog

4.7 ★★★★★ 292 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Hastings, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront area with picnic tables and trails for walking and biking.

Thresher Fields Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 290 reviews

Eagan, MN

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Park featuring a lake, a dog park and playgrounds, plus hiking, soccer and RC plane space.

Quarry Point Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 281 reviews

Apple Valley, MN

ShadedDog-friendly

Baseball and soccer fields are featured at this outdoor space, along with a playground and shady spots.

Point Douglas Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 277 reviews

Hastings, MN

Scenic

Beach, picnic tables and river views in a scenic park known for its boating and fishing.

Sunfish Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 263 reviews

Lake Elmo, MN

Scenic

284 acres of woodland, wetland & prairie wildlife habitats & trails for snow skiing & hiking.

Spooner Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews

Little Canada, MN

PavedLit

Neighbourhood green space, featuring a playground and an annual festival with food, drinks and games.

Northwoods Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 263 reviews

Brooklyn Park, MN

Natural surfaceShaded

Baseball fields and football fields share this recreation space with an inclusive playground.

Tanners Lake Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 295 reviews

Oakdale, MN

Charming lakeside park featuring a basketball court, playground, pier & boat launch.

Patrick Eagan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 257 reviews

Eagan, MN

ShadedDog-friendly

Zip-line in a wooded park featuring playgrounds, nature gardens and art displays.

Crystal Lake West

4.5 ★★★★★ 268 reviews

Burnsville, MN

MixedScenic

Park with a boat ramp, picnic areas, walking paths, and fishing.

Riverside Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 256 reviews

St Cloud, MN

Scenic

Recreational space offering a playground, disc golf, tennis courts, a splash pad, and trails.

Langton Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 270 reviews

Roseville, MN

LoopMixedScenic

Scenic, clean park featuring playgrounds and paved paths near the lake and woods, along with baseball and soccer fields and fishing.

Central Park, Ramsey, MN

4.6 ★★★★★ 257 reviews

Ramsey, MN

Popular facility featuring playground equipment and trails for biking and walking.

Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 243 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a stone arch bridge, trails, and downtown views, plus fireworks displays.

Silver Lake Beach Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 262 reviews

Columbia Heights, MN

MixedScenic

Shallow shoreline, plus a playground and a park featuring sculptures and trails.

Veterans Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 250 reviews

Cloquet, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Sanborn Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 249 reviews

Robbinsdale, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with facilities such as an ice rink, baseball field, playground, and horseshoe pits.

Roosevelt Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 258 reviews

Richfield, MN

ShadedDog-friendly

Kid-friendly destination featuring baseball fields, a basketball court, an ice rink and a playground.

Rambling River Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 247 reviews

Farmington, MN

Paved

Park, known for its trout fishing and playground with slides and swings.

Alimagnet Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews

Apple Valley, MN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring playgrounds, disc golf courses and volleyball courts.

Bay Point Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Red Wing, MN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Public green space with trails and scenic river views, plus picnic and playground areas, and a teepee monument.

Hillside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

Elk River, MN

Natural surface

Park featuring 6 miles of challenging mountain biking trails through an oak forest.

Red Jacket Trail Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 229 reviews

Mankato, MN

PavedScenic

Natural area with a lake and river, plus a bridge offering scenic views, trails, and fishing.

Sunshine Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 239 reviews

Andover, MN

Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus athletic fields for baseball and softball.

Miesville Ravine Park Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Cannon Falls, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Lush country park offering hiking trails as well as fishing and birdwatching activities.

East Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

Lakeville, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

South Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 235 reviews

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Shaded

Kid-focused recreation area, including a playground and disc golf course.

Lions Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

New Brighton, MN

Park featuring a baseball field, a soccer field, a pond, an inclusive playground, and a zipline.

Minnesota Valley State Trail (Wilke Unit)

4.7 ★★★★★ 222 reviews

Bloomington, MN

PavedScenic

Nature preserve offering kid-friendly hikes, mountain biking, and river access.

Polar Lakes Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

White Bear Lake, MN

Kid-friendly playground featuring swings, slides, a soccer field and a baseball field.

Pine Point Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 206 reviews

Stillwater, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Natural area featuring forests & lakes, with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus bird-watching.

Day Park & Earley Lake Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

Burnsville, MN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Neighborhood park with a lake, picnic shelter, playground, and trails for walking and jogging.

Town Green Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

Maple Grove, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park with picnic tables and ponds; also a lawn-chair amphitheater for concerts, events and movie showings.

Colby Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 209 reviews

Woodbury, MN

Lit

Lakeside space featuring baseball fields, soccer fields, playgrounds and soccer games.

Murphy-Hanrehan Singletrack Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 196 reviews

Prior Lake, MN

10 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park, with trails suitable for walking, horseback riding and mountain biking.

Winchell Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Dirt-path trail connecting to the Minneapolis trail system running alongside the Mississippi River.

Beaver Island Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 192 reviews

St Cloud, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Easy-to-travel paved trail running along the Mississippi River to a dam and beyond.

Root River Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 202 reviews

Rochester, MN

2 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Park featuring picnic areas with grills and fire pits, a skate park, and scenic trails.

Lake Camelot Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews

Plymouth, MN

BoardwalkScenic

Park featuring a playground, picnic shelter and walking paths.

Katherine Abbott Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 185 reviews

Mahtomedi, MN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Local park offering kid-friendly hikes, walking trails, and benches, plus historical interest.

Rice Marsh Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Chanhassen, MN

3.4 miPaved

Park with a playground, ball field & basketball courts, plus a trail around the lake & picnic areas.

Henry's Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

Rogers, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring a red barn with a creek-side bridge, plus trails and an old monument.

Sitzer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 181 reviews

Shoreview, MN

Playground and hockey rink found at a park featuring baseball fields and tennis courts.

Magney-Snively Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 176 reviews

Duluth, MN

Scenic

Picturesque location with hiking trails and overlooks of the St. Louis River and Bay.

Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary

4.1 ★★★★☆ 206 reviews

St Paul, MN

PavedScenic

Tract of trees and wildflowers with biking and walking trails.

City of Falcon Heights - Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews

Roseville, MN

Loop

Park with walking trails, a pond & an indoor pavilion, plus a softball field, tennis courts & more.

Manomin Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews

Fridley, MN

Scenic

Picturesque, clean park featuring multiple trails and pathways to hike, along with lakeside views.

Mississippi River Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews

Anoka, MN

PavedShadedScenic

Wooded park featuring playgrounds, trails and benches and fishing dock.

Keyes Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 187 reviews

Columbia Heights, MN

Lit

Minnemishinona Falls

4.3 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews

Mankato, MN

Scenic

Quaint, picturesque waterfall, which is connected to a hiking trail and a picnic area.

Bass Ponds Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 173 reviews

Bloomington, MN

PavedScenic

Tranquil area with trails, ponds and creeks, plus bird-watching and fishing.

Springvale County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Cambridge, MN

MixedScenic

Woodsy park with paths, trails and an 18-hole disc golf course for frisbee enthusiasts.

Woodhaven Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

Eagan, MN

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Spacious park for kids, with a playground of swings, slides and basketball hoops.

Sauk River Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 173 reviews

St Cloud, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park with dog-friendly hiking and biking trails, some of which offer views of the Sauk River.

Rogers Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

Mendota Heights, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park on a lake with a playground, volleyball court and skate park.

Sunny Acres Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

Anoka, MN

Lit

Green space for recreation featuring sports fields, tennis courts and a playground.

State Access Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Shakopee, MN

2 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Scenic, multi-purpose trail in a forest area that's also popular for snowshoeing, biking and bird-watching.

Farquar Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Apple Valley, MN

Crushed gravelScenic

Park featuring a playground and a lake where you can fish.

Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)

4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews

Inver Grove Heights, MN

PavedScenic

Paved trails and meadows alongside a river and woods, with benches.

Goodrich Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 169 reviews

Maplewood, MN

Kids' playland featuring baseball fields and picnic tables as well as slides and swings.

Hidden Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 165 reviews

New Hope, MN

Dog-friendly

Shaded neighborhood park with jogging paths, a pond, sports facilities & a winter skating rink.

Mississippi Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 156 reviews

Champlin, MN

Scenic

Kohler Meadows Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews

Vadnais Heights, MN

PavedShaded

Fenced park with baseball fields, walking paths and a kids' playground.

Minnesota River Bottoms Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Bloomington, MN

MixedScenic

Scenic riverside area for hiking and mountain biking on paved and unpaved trails.

Redhead Mountain Bike Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Chisholm, MN

25 miMixedScenic

Mountain biking and hiking trails are built into an old mining pit with challenging climbs.

Brown's Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

Stillwater, MN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Plymouth, MN

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Quiet park featuring bike trails and kid-friendly hiking options.

Deming Heights Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring winding footpaths and benches as well as picnic tables.

Columbia Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 156 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Chaska Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

Chaska, MN

ShadedDog-friendly

Parks featuring baseball fields plus a playground and a skate park.

Roberts Park Hutchinson

4.3 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews

Hutchinson, MN

Riverfront park featuring multiple baseball fields, a playground and picnic tables.

Riverwalk Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

North Branch, MN

PavedShadedScenic

Wooded park featuring dirt, paved and grass trails, as well as gazebos, pavilions and benches.

Frank Hall Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

Albert Lea, MN

Shaded

Area with a small playground and benches, featuring canoe rentals, a dock and trails.

Hazelwood Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 155 reviews

Maplewood, MN

Lit

Relaxed open space for kids and adults alike, with a playground, picnic tables and a soccer field.

Anderson Center Sculpture Garden at Tower View

4.6 ★★★★★ 144 reviews

Red Wing, MN

Dog-friendly

Sculpture park that's free to enter and open during daylight hours, featuring work by numerous artists.

Kargel Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 147 reviews

Woodbury, MN

Shaded

A 24.7-acre neighborhood park on a lake with hockey rinks, an accessible playground & shelter.

McCann Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Savage, MN

Clean, family-friendly space showcasing baseball, soccer and basketball courts amid playgrounds.

Lions Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Chaska, MN

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Park featuring baseball fields, pickleball courts, and a playground, plus a dog park.

Williams Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

Mankato, MN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Riverside acreage with hard-surfaced trails, overlooks, interpretive stations & a heated log cabin.

Graeser Park - Historic Wayside Rest

4.6 ★★★★★ 137 reviews

Robbinsdale, MN

PavedScenic

Historic park offering picnic tables and a pond, plus ruins.

W.R. Bagley Nature Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 131 reviews

Duluth, MN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring multiple walking and hiking trails, plus an observation deck.

Central Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Hopkins, MN

Dog-friendly

Vast green space featuring tennis courts, ballfields and a playground, as well as walking paths and picnic tables.

Hartkopf Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews

Brooklyn Park, MN

PavedLitDog-friendly

Meadow Neighborhood Park and Community Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

Minnetonka, MN

Community park featuring an outdoor ice rink for hockey & skating, plus biking trails & a playscape.

Shager County Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 142 reviews

Faribault, MN

Park featuring a beach, picnic facilities, and a playground, plus a boat launch.

Cottageville Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 128 reviews

Hopkins, MN

Clean park featuring a playground for kids and basketball court, along with barbecue grills for picnics.

Mesabi Bike Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Grand Rapids, MN

150 miPavedScenic

Paved hiking and biking trail featuring lakes, picnic tables, and a public restroom.

Eastside Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews

Oakdale, MN

Park with picnic areas, a playground, tennis courts, a baseball field, and an ice rink.

Berwood Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews

Vadnais Heights, MN

Family-friendly setting featuring a playground and a basketball court, plus soccer and baseball fields.

Marthaler Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

West St Paul, MN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground, trails and basketball courts for kids, plus sledding hills.

Sunny Square Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 127 reviews

New Brighton, MN

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground, ball field, picnic areas, and a walking trail.

Maplewood Heights Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 126 reviews

St Paul, MN

Scenic

Clean nature space offering a playground and a walking/biking path around a pond.

Rivers' Bend Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

Ramsey, MN

Dog-friendly

River-adjacent park offering a playground, picnic tables and tennis courts, as well as trails and fields.

Stebner Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 124 reviews

Hermantown, MN

Paved

Park with swings, playgrounds and soccer fields plus a paved trail.

C.P. Adams Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews

Hastings, MN

Shaded

Large, wooded, 18-hole disc golf course in a park featuring hiking trails and Frisbee golf.

Oasis Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Roseville, MN

BoardwalkScenic

Park featuring basketball and baseball fields, picnic tables, a playground, and a community garden.

Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)

4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Wayzata, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Quiet-preserved park featuring miles of trails for hiking, dog walking and nature viewing.

Hazelnut Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 122 reviews

Arden Hills, MN

LoopDog-friendly

Multi-use park featuring sports courts and playgrounds, plus a dog park.

Piedmont Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Duluth, MN

LoopScenic

Valley View Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Oak Park Heights, MN

MixedScenic

Peaceful park for kids, picnics and hiking with trails and a playground.

Vadnais Snail Lakes Regional Park Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

St Paul, MN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Public park with trails and a paved path, as well as fishing from the shore.

Tioga Mountain Bike trailhead #1

4.9 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Cohasset, MN

Natural surfaceScenic

Park featuring a well-maintained trail system for mountain biking and snowshoeing.

Sheridan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

Richfield, MN

Shaded

Clean, kid-friendly park with a playground, a ball field, and a pond for ducks and other birds.

Tamarack Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Roseville, MN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Nature park, featuring an off-leash area for dogs, as well as paved trails and a pond.

Seasons Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

Woodbury, MN

PavedDog-friendly

Baseball park, playground, and trail with picnic tables plus a lake.

High Bridge Park North

4.5 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

St Paul, MN

ScenicDog-friendly

Scenic, dog-friendly park featuring a sculpture and a chair for photos.

Tamarack Nature Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 109 reviews

Woodbury, MN

LoopMixedLitScenic

Boardwalks, a playground and walking paths are among the features of this park.

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