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Scenic Running Trails in Minnesota
Minnesota has 437 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 121 cities and towns — Minneapolis, Duluth, St Paul, Rochester and 117 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
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.
Gooseberry Falls State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 11,005 reviews
1,682-acre park with scenic waterfalls & diverse wildlife, plus campgrounds, trails & picnic areas.
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.
Munsinger Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,688 reviews
Shade-covered, tranquil oasis with a variety of flowers, a rock garden, greenhouse & lily pond.
Fort Snelling State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,722 reviews
Boasting a golf course & many trails for hiking, biking or skiing, this park also offers swimming.
Sibley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,396 reviews
Expansive, popular park with a petting zoo, sports facilities, fishing & winter sledding.
Leif Erikson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,418 reviews
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
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.
Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,818 reviews
Scenic wildlife spot for hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, swimming & rock-climbing.
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.
Lake George/Eastman Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,716 reviews
Clean park at the city's center featuring a lake, hiking paths and playgrounds.
Vermillion Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,662 reviews
Pit stop with a scenic waterfall, walking trail & rentable picnic pavilion for events.
Park Point Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,612 reviews
Relaxed, sandy beach on Lake Superior (with a pavilion) offering picnic spots and swimming.
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.
North Mississippi Regional Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,225 reviews
River, woods & prairie grounds features diverse wildlife, trails, a big playground & a fishing pier.
Lilydale Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews
Forested floodplain along the Mississippi with a small lake & walking paths, plus fishing & birding.
Carver Lake Park and Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,082 reviews
Hiking, biking, archery, picnics & unguarded swimming are offered in this picturesque city park.
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.
Springbrook Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 996 reviews
Diverse habitats & wildlife plus hiking trails, floating boardwalks & an interpretive center.
Crosby Farm Regional Park North Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 994 reviews
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
160-acre nature park featuring prairie, forest & marsh areas, with trails & an educational center.
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.
Colvill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 941 reviews
City park offering a boat launch, tennis courts, picnic shelters & an event building.
Chester Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 920 reviews
Unspoiled park on a creek with a campsite, 12 mi. of natural trails & resident deer & wild turkey.
Lakewalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 892 reviews
Popular lakefront walking area offering access to nearby restaurants & scenic views.
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.
Robbins Island Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
55 lakefront acres with a swimming beach, boat launches, disc golf & big, accessible playground.
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 850 reviews
Dam featuring a walkway and scenic views along with paved trails for biking and hikes.
Shoreview Commons Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 819 reviews
Recreational area with a playground, skateboard park, soccer, and picnic tables, plus a public restroom.
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 846 reviews
5,500-acre park with a boat dock, campsites, hiking & biking trails, a fishing pier & playgrounds.
Victory Memorial Parkway
4.6 ★★★★★ 842 reviews
3.8-mile parkway featuring rows of trees & markers commemorating the area's World War I servicemen.
Rosland Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 824 reviews
Scenic 22-acre park known for a fountain in Lake Cornelia, with fishing, disc golf & a playground.
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.
Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 777 reviews
Scenic, elevated terrain with multi-use trails, picnic shelters & a 9-hole disc golf course.
Firemen's Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 789 reviews
Relaxed, kid-friendly park featuring a clean beach with lifeguards, a splash pad and a playground, plus a boardwalk and a lakeside trail.
Father Hennepin Bluff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 787 reviews
Natural 8-acre riverside park named after a Franciscan priest with trails, bridges & city views.
East Medicine Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 786 reviews
Kids and adults like this park, with playground equipment, a lakeshore beach, picnic tables, and trails.
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.
He Mni Can/ Barn Bluff Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 763 reviews
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
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.
Silver Lake Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 767 reviews
Park featuring a lake with boating & fishing, an accessible playground, pool, skate park & more.
Sturges Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 726 reviews
Scenic park featuring playgrounds and fitness stations, along with a beach for swimming.
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.
Hartley Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 652 reviews
Large refuge for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & fishing, plus nature center with exhibits.
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.
Eagan Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 647 reviews
This neighborhood resource for sports, play & fitness features a rec center & walking trails.
Lakefront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 629 reviews
Vibrant park offering sports fields & rinks, an amphitheater, skate park, fishing pier & playground.
Lake Josephine County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 655 reviews
Country park with a picnic area, beach, boat launch, playground, and fishing.
Lowell Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 623 reviews
Picnic-ready park with sculptures for winter snow carvers and outdoor benches.
Gooseberry Mound Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 616 reviews
Relaxed park offering picnic shelters, kids' play areas & trails for walking & cross-country skiing.
Casey Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 622 reviews
Grassy lakefront park, popular for picnics, equipped with baseball fields, a playground and walking paths.
Acorn Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 628 reviews
Treed park with a disc golf course, ball fields, basketball & tennis courts, trails & an ice rink.
Cascade Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
This recreational area offers a lakeside trail with spots for fishing, plus an open play field.
Carpenter Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 583 reviews
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
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.
Lakeside Commons Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 601 reviews
Canoe rental is available at this public park with kids' activities, volleyball & a public beach.
Seven Mile Creek County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 582 reviews
628-acre creekside park featuring serene multi-use trails, a boat landing & volleyball nets.
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 581 reviews
This lakeside park offers picnic tables, a playground, a dog run, a boat dock & volleyball courts.
Richardson Nature Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 554 reviews
Scenic nature center offering trails & wide range of recreational activities, plus community events.
Ritter Farm Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 589 reviews
Tranquil park along a lake offers an archery range plus trails for hiking, skiing & snowmobiling.
Jay C Hormel Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 558 reviews
Free expanse of prairie and woodland with hiking trails, an interpretive center and an observation tower.
Parkers Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
Lakefront recreation area known for swimming & ice skating, plus trails, picnics & a playground.
Tony Schmidt Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 556 reviews
This lakefront park features a swimming beach, playground, boat launch & areas for picnicking.
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.
North Alexander Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 559 reviews
Shady playground-equipped park featuring baseball fields, volleyball nets and picnic shelters.
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.
Morehouse Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 547 reviews
Recreational park featuring an outdoor swim center, a skating rink, picnic area, pond & playground.
Miller Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 520 reviews
Waterside sports complex offering a boating ramp, fishing pier, skating rinks & a bike trail.
Matoska Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 527 reviews
Park with a picnic area, trails, beach, and boat launch, plus views of White Bear Lake.
Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 536 reviews
Casual, tree-shaded park with a playground and grills for cookouts.
Reservoir Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 524 reviews
This rugged 120-acre park with wooded trails features diverse terrain, from wetlands to grasslands.
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.
Island Lake County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 511 reviews
This waterfront park offers multiple picnic pavilions, a playground, volleyball & a fishing pier.
Blackhawk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 492 reviews
Park grounds feature a canoe launch & fishing dock, plus hiking trail, observation deck & pavilion.
White Bear Lake County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Playful place featuring a beach, playground, and boat launch.
St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside
4.6 ★★★★★ 501 reviews
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
Public park with a playground, sports facilities, and disc golf, plus a dog park.
Savage Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 497 reviews
Picturesque 53-acre park featuring a sports complex, environmental learning center, trails & a pond.
Jensen Lake Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 476 reviews
Scenic parkland featuring hiking trails along lakes, plus a playground.
Hansen Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 502 reviews
Local park offering walking trails, a disc golf course, a hockey rink, a tennis court & ball fields.
Three Links Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 488 reviews
Playground with areas for kids of all ages, plus a picnic area.
Brookview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 475 reviews
This 33-acre public space offers playground equipment, trails & multiple sport courts & fields.
Riverfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 493 reviews
Riverside park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and public restroom, plus music concerts.
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.
Cambridge City Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 486 reviews
City space for disc golf, swimming and fishing, as well as playgrounds and picnic tables.
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.
Cherokee Regional Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 482 reviews
Tree-filled park offering a playground, picnic shelters with electricity & scenic overlooks.
Alexandria City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 469 reviews
A lakefront beach & fishing pier attract families to this hangout with a playground & tennis courts.
Gregory Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 476 reviews
Community park featuring playgrounds & a skating rink, plus basketball & 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.
Wakefield Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 442 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring an ice rink, playgrounds, picnic spots and a lake with walking paths and grills.
Mineral Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 417 reviews
Popular park featuring a playground, disc golf course, picnic facilities & wooded trails.
Lone Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
There are several walking trails through forested land & around the lake at this public city park.
Palmer Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Lakeside park with wildlife, picnic tables & paved pathways for hikers & bikers.
River Bend Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 404 reviews
Nonprofit, 743-acre center since 1978 with year-round events, interpretive programs & nature trails.
Rum River Central Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 419 reviews
Big nature park offering river kayaking, hiking, skiing & equestrian trails, a playground & camping.
Turtle Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
County park equipped with a boat launch, playground, picnic & swimming areas, plus playing fields.
Lakeview Terrace Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 431 reviews
Beautiful park featuring ball fields, a playground, a lake, walking paths, picnic tables and a pond.
Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 395 reviews
Birds of prey are known to migrate through this vast observatory with hiking, biking & lake views.
Mississippi Headwaters State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 401 reviews
8,500 acres of public forestland & 95 lakes & ponds for hiking, boating & swimming.
Sunset Pond
4.7 ★★★★★ 401 reviews
Popular green space for walks, biking and picnics, with a playground 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.
Lake Waconia Regional Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 413 reviews
Picnicking, grilling, and other recreational activities are available at this beach park.
Snail Lake Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 404 reviews
This lakeside park offers a boat launch, playground, supervised beach, trails & picnic facilities.
Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 404 reviews
Scenic green space featuring archery, baseball, softball, tennis, a playground & picnic shelters.
Schaar's Bluff Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Relaxed riverside park featuring bluff-top views from the trail-laced wilderness.
Lake Gervais County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 407 reviews
Park offering a sand beach, a playground and picnic tables for lake views.
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.
West Medicine Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 383 reviews
Lakeside recreation place with a boat launch & beach, plus picnic pavilions, a playground & trails.
Dunton Locks County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 381 reviews
Scenic park offering paved and unpaved paths for biking and hiking and also featuring a boat lift.
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.
Coon Lake County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 367 reviews
Lakeside area with clean water, a playground and picnic tables.
Lions Coon Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Accessible, 15-acre park with picnic shelters, basketball courts, play equipment, a garden & trails.
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.
Upper Landing Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
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
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
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.
Lake Brophy County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Playground for all ages at a park with a beach and bike trails, plus sledding.
Chambers Grove
4.7 ★★★★★ 333 reviews
Waterside picnic area featuring a playground, along with space for fishing and other activities.
Masonic West River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 347 reviews
Riverside park offering a playground, picnic tables, and an animal sanctuary, plus camping and canoeing.
Powers Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Wooded park featuring a paved lakeside trail, a fishing pier & canoe launch, plus a playground.
Paul Bunyan State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 328 reviews
Nature preserve offering forests, trails, lakes, and snowmobiling, plus hunting and camping.
Peninsula Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 335 reviews
Playground-equipped space shaded by mature trees, featuring picnic tables, shelters, and grills.
Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
Picnic area featuring hilly hiking trails, plus a spring where you can refill water jugs.
Woodland Trails Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Hilly area, the park features paved and unpaved trails for hiking, biking and skiing.
Congdon Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 302 reviews
Scenic hiking area featuring waterfalls, streams, and paved trails.
Lochness Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Public park featuring disc golf, a walking trail, and a lake, plus picnic tables and sledding.
Maplewood Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 305 reviews
Nature preserve with scenic trails, a boardwalk, and pond, plus a public restroom.
Sauk Rapids Municipal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Shaded park with playgrounds, swings and well-maintained equipment, plus trails for hiking and biking.
Pioneer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring playgrounds, benches, picnic tables and trails.
Montissippi County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Sprawling park offering playgrounds for kids, hiking, picnics, Frisbee golf, volleyball and a dog run.
Arboretum Angel Of Hope Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Relaxing local park offering trails, a river and memorials.
Shadow Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 300 reviews
Small nature park with a waterfall offering a serene place for hiking & picnicking.
Hester Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 313 reviews
Park featuring a playground and picnic tables, plus areas for walking and sledding.
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.
Millennium Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 284 reviews
Gardens at a community center featuring a labyrinth, fountains and waterfalls.
Quarry Park Scientific and Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
Hiker-friendly park featuring a lake for swimming, cliffs to jump off and walking trails.
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.
Lakeside Lions Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 292 reviews
Peaceful park with a playground and picnic facilities, as well as volleyball and fishing.
Rum River North County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 273 reviews
Riverfront park featuring extensive paved trails and canoe access, plus playgrounds and picnic areas.
Point Douglas Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Beach, picnic tables and river views in a scenic park known for its boating and fishing.
Rasmussen Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 264 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails through meadows & wetlands, plus wildlife viewing & a nature center.
Sunfish Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
284 acres of woodland, wetland & prairie wildlife habitats & trails for snow skiing & hiking.
Akin Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 268 reviews
Small public park featuring a river and walking trails along its banks.
Crystal Lake West
4.5 ★★★★★ 268 reviews
Park with a boat ramp, picnic areas, walking paths, and fishing.
Riverside Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
Recreational space offering a playground, disc golf, tennis courts, a splash pad, and trails.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Tranquil park featuring playgrounds, swings, a barbecue grill, trails, shelters and grassy spots for picnics.
Langton Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 270 reviews
Scenic, clean park featuring playgrounds and paved paths near the lake and woods, along with baseball and soccer fields and fishing.
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.
Silver Lake Beach Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 262 reviews
Shallow shoreline, plus a playground and a park featuring sculptures and trails.
Sanborn Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Park with facilities such as an ice rink, baseball field, playground, and horseshoe pits.
Chautauqua Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Park featuring lake views, picnic areas, a basketball court, horseshoe pits, and a playground.
Alimagnet Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Relaxed park featuring playgrounds, disc golf courses and volleyball courts.
Centennial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Lakeside park with grills and a playground, plus a beach area for swimming.
Ellison Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring playground equipment, picnic tables, and a riverfront gazebo, plus clean bathrooms.
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.
Red Jacket Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Natural area with a lake and river, plus a bridge offering scenic views, trails, and fishing.
Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Lush country park offering hiking trails as well as fishing and birdwatching activities.
Minnesota Valley State Trail (Wilke Unit)
4.7 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Nature preserve offering kid-friendly hikes, mountain biking, and river access.
Buena Vista State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Large natural area with lake access, campsites & trails, plus space for winter activities & hunting.
Delagoon Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 225 reviews
Lakeside park featuring picnic grounds, camping and RV spots, plus fishing.
East Bethel Booster Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 220 reviews
Clean park, featuring playgrounds, skate ramps/park, open fields and walking trails.
Pine Point Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Natural area featuring forests & lakes, with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus bird-watching.
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.
City Square Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
Green space with shade trees, war memorials and playgrounds, plus events.
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.
Lake Camelot Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic shelter and walking paths.
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.
Magney-Snively Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Picturesque location with hiking trails and overlooks of the St. Louis River and Bay.
Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary
4.1 ★★★★☆ 206 reviews
Tract of trees and wildflowers with biking and walking trails.
Richfield Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Family-friendly park with playgrounds, trails and an amphitheater.
Manomin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Picturesque, clean park featuring multiple trails and pathways to hike, along with lakeside views.
Mississippi River Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Wooded park featuring playgrounds, trails and benches and fishing dock.
Southside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Small park along the Mississippi River offering 2 fishing piers & a paved trail with water views.
Minnemishinona Falls
4.3 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews
Quaint, picturesque waterfall, which is connected to a hiking trail and a picnic area.
Bass Ponds Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Tranquil area with trails, ponds and creeks, plus bird-watching and fishing.
Salem Hills Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Park featuring trails for mountain biking, as well as a playground and tennis courts.
Springvale County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Woodsy park with paths, trails and an 18-hole disc golf course for frisbee enthusiasts.
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.
Chester Creek Hiking Trails Hub
4.8 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Park featuring waterfalls, hiking trails and a creek, plus scenery.
State Access Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Scenic, multi-purpose trail in a forest area that's also popular for snowshoeing, biking and bird-watching.
Farquar Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Park featuring a playground and a lake where you can fish.
Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews
Paved trails and meadows alongside a river and woods, with benches.
Old Mill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Park, sporting trails to former brick mills from the 1800s, including an old one destroyed by fire.
Minnesota River Bottoms Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Scenic riverside area for hiking and mountain biking on paved and unpaved trails.
Redhead Mountain Bike Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Mountain biking and hiking trails are built into an old mining pit with challenging climbs.
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.
Riverwalk Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Wooded park featuring dirt, paved and grass trails, as well as gazebos, pavilions and benches.
Cedar Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Recreational area with disc golf, fishing piers, trails, and picnic areas, covering 260 acres.
Watab Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Grassy park boasting a splash pad, basketball courts and tennis courts.
Bancroft Bay Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Tranquil city park, with a gazebo, hiking trails and areas for frisbee, disc and traditional golf.
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