Palmer Lake Park is over 200 acres, wmich makes it the largest nature preserve in the city. It's a haven for people who love the outdoors. It has a loop around the lake that is a little over three miles. If you like walking, there is also a woodchip trail and there is also a […]
Springbrook Nature Center is owned by the City of Fridley and sits on 127 acres of a lively and diverse ecosystem. the land includes wetlands, forests, and native prairies. There are three miles of hiking trails for people who like to enjoy nature by walking through it, and there are floating boardwalks as well. There […]
Jidana Park is 60 acres and a community preserve that is perfect for enjoying a day out in nature. There is a canoe landing and dock, and this is a great way to enjoy the surrounding beauty. There are no fields or courts in this preserve, but there are plenty of ways to soak in […]
Purgatory Community Preserve is the largest of the five community parks in Minnetonka at 155 acres. It's full of lush, green, scenery through which you can hike and bike. There is more than 2 miles of formal trails, and this includes a 1.2 trail loop within the park that allows you to see wetlands, prairies, […]
Lone Lake Community Park and Reserve is a 146 acres of lush greenery through which you can walk, savor, and enjoy. There are so many things available for you to do, no matter what your interests. If you are athletic, there is a full-court basketball court, pickleball courts, tennis courts and more. There is a […]
Oakdale Nature Preserve is 200 acres of beautiful, lush greenery that is a nice getaway from every day life. The vistas are stunning, and they are a pleasure to walk through. If you're the athletic type, there is plenty for you at this park, including a tennis court, a basketball court, a bike trail, and […]
Highwood Preserve is 14 acres of woods, open spaces, flora, and fauna. it's a smaller preserve with secluded trails if you want to take a leisurely stroll through some greenery. It's a wonderful respite in your busy day so enjoy it whenever you can.
Meadow Neighborhood Park and Community Preserve is over a hundred acres of environmental beauty that you can walk through and enjoy. There are hiking and biking trails to assist in this goal, and they are handicap accessible. If you're the more active type, there are activities for you to enjoy as well. They have a […]
Lone Lake Community Park and Reserve is 144 acres on the shore of Lone Lake, obviously. There is plenty to do in the park besides just walking around, soaking in the nature. There is fishing if you like sitting on the pier. If you prefer to be more active, there are tennis courts, a full-court […]
Purgatory Community Preserve is 155 acres, which makes it the largest of Minnetonka's five community parks. It's known for its trails which wend around Purgatory Creek. As for the unusual name, legend has it that the early settlers were faced with mosquitoes and swamps while hiking the trail and one said it was worse than […]
Fish Creek Natural Area is a 70-acre preserve sitting on a bluff of the Mississippi River. The creek itself is not currently accessible from the preserve, but there are plans to create a trail alongside the creek it in the future which will somehow be reachable from the preserve. Speaking of trails, the trail in […]
The Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary was established because the city had a vision of a haven of greenery in an urban setting. It's roughly 42 acres of flora and fauna; it is enjoyed by many members of the community. There is a biking trail and there is a hiking trail, both wend their way through […]
