Oak Hill Park is a favorite summer spot in the neighborhood because of the many activities it offers. These activities include ice skating, hockey, and baseball and softball. It also has basketball and trails, the latter if you prefer to hike rather than play a ball game. Oak Hill Park also has a state-of-the-art splash […]

The Westwood Hills Nature Center has 160 acres of pristine nature for visitors to marvel at and enjoy. The flora include woods, marshes, and restored prairies. There are animals as well, such as owls, foxes, deer, various birds, and turtles. It officially opened in 1981, and it has been a place of respite ever since. […]

Central Park is a smaller park but with plenty of amenities. There is an ice rink, a hockey rink, a pavilion, and a splash deck. There is also a playground area for the children and a skatepark as well.

Emerald Park is great place for the members of the community to get together and have a good time. The amenities include a playground area for kids, a basketball half-court, a softball/baseball diamond, a splash deck, and picnic areas in case you want to take a break from all the activities.

Silverwood Park is a neighborhood favorite that sits on the eastern shore of Silver Lake. There is a concentrated effort to highlight the synergy between people and nature in a creative ways. There are walking paths, and there is art along the trails to appreciate. There is a visitor center that is open 363 days […]

The Harriet Alexander Nature Center is located in Central Park, and it offers a natural haven in the midst of a busy day. It has 52 acres of marshes, forest, and prairies with a boardwalk and trails upon which you can meander as you appreciate the great outdoors. There are plenty of birds and animals […]

Reservoir Woods Park is a 115 acres of wetlands, prairie grass, savanna, and hills. There are miles of trails, including the Trout Creek Trail, on which you can go walking, running, and biking. There is also an off-leash dog area in which your canine friend can frolic and make friends with other dogs. The nature […]

Lake Josephine County Park is situated on Lake Josephine, of course, which affords a gorgeous view as you walk around the park. There is a boat launch as well as a fishing pier, so if you enjoy boating or fishing, you'll find plenty to do here. There is also a swimming area with lifeguards if […]

Lexington Park is a quiet and meditative park to which you can take your kids and/or dogs to play, romp, and meet up with other people--with or without kids and/or dogs. There is a playground area for the kids to enjoy, and there is a fenced ball park where you can play softball or baseball […]

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park is located right along the Mississippi River and has trails and picnic shelters. It is pristine and untouched as it was set aside expressly for this purpose, and people enjoy visiting it as a respite from the world around them and their regular lives. This is actually what most people love […]

Minnehaha Regional Park (4801 S Minnehaha Dr., 612-230-6400), covering almost 170 acres, is a favorite for many Minnesotans. It is home to the 53-foot high Minnehaha Falls, which has a Native American background and many tales told about it. The well-known Hiawatha Statue is also located within this park. It is a representation of a […]

Longfellow Park is a place for the community to gather and to engage in many activities. Some of those include tumbling class, MEA basketball clinic, youth volleyball, and music monkeys. They have a basketball court, a football field, a hockey rink, an ice skating rink, and much more. There is something for everyone here.