Commons Park is a popular park, in part beacuse it's located near the schools. For the athletic types, there is plenty to enjoy. It has soccer fields, tennis courts, football fields, and more. The largest plaground in the city is in this park as well, which is exciting for the kids. It also has 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 […]

Civic Center Park hosts many events over the year that brings together members of the community. There are plenty of amenities, including a canoe landing, an indoor skating rink, and a football/soccer field. There is also a playground for the younger set and a picnic area if you want to take a break and pull […]

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 […]

Ford Park is a favorite of the members in the community. There are walking and biking trails upon which you can meander as you enjoy the foliage around you. There is a playground for the younger set that is filled with fun equipment for them to play on. There is also a picnic shelter with […]

Woodgate Park is a quiet neighborhood park that is enjoyable to walk through as a break from your busy day. There are several things you can do in this park, including playing tennis, football, and anything that you can play on a 'hard court'. There are walking trails, leafy green trees,  and a picnic area […]

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 […]

Hollingsworth Park is named after Thomas Hollingsworth, the only firefighter to die in the line of duty in the history of Robbinsdale. It runs along the northern shore of Crystal Lake and is 4.4 acres of lush greenery. There is a fishing doc from upon which you can stand, gaze at the vista, and fish. […]

Graeser Park had a well-known roadside rest area that was popular from the forties until the seventies. It had a great view, so it was a place where people liked to congregate. The charm of the park lessened throughout the years as it became dilapidated and forgotten. In 2008, the Robbinsdale Lions decided to renovate […]

Sanborn Park is 8.8 acres and a neighborhood favorite. It sits on Crystal Lake and affords you a gorgeous view. There is a fishing dock upon which you can walk and, well, fish. There is a softball/baseball diamond if that is more your jam, There is also an ice rink, a half-basketball court, and a […]

Sochacki Park is the largest park in Robbinsdale at 37.4 acres, and it's part of the Three Rivers Park District. It also has a 1-acre off-leash area for dogs, so you can bring your canine companion with you when you visit the park. It's filled with greenery and open spaces for you and your dog […]