Riverview Heights Park is roughly 7.5 acres of nature to enjoy. It's alongside the Mississippi River Regional Trail, which is great if you are a hiker and love to take in the natural beauty around you. You can also bike the trail if you prefer. If you like to fish, you can do that, too. […]

Manomin County Park is part of the Anoka County Park system, though it has not always been. Anoka County acquired them in 1967, and it is 15 acres at the confluence of Mississippi River and Rice Creek. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then this is the park for you. You can walk along the […]

Locke County Park is a park in the Anoka County Park system. It is a great park that is fun for the whole family. It has a playground for the younger set, and it has biking and hiking trails that are great if you like to walk and/or bike. There is also an off-leash dog […]

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. […]