Environmental Park Area is a park for dogs to romp and play off-leash. Dogs, like humans, need to stretch their legs and run around to their hearts' content from time to time, and they can do that here. They can make new dog friends and enjoy running free on the green grass with the wind […]

Town Green Park has a unique focus as they feature many creative art performances in the Maple Grove Bandshell. It's also a great place to take a meditative walk around the lake or read a book with a gentle breeze wafting through your hair. You can reserve parts of the park for your own personal […]

Maple Grove Arboretum--Angel of Hope is 15 acres of nature that is a great place to take a contemplative walk. The green of the trees and the blue of the creek combine to create a serene atmosphere. The abundance of trees add a canopy of protection both from the sun and from the stress of […]

Elm Creek Park Reserve is part of the Three Rivers Park District which was established in 1957 to help restore wetlands and other areas of nature to their former pristine glory. It has 4,900 acres and is the biggest park in Three Rivers. It has several amenities including all the hiking and biking trails you […]

Central Park of Maple Grove is a neighborhood favorite with plenty of amenities. One of the most popular is the Ice Skating Loop which is perfect for ice skating fun (not including hockey). The nearby Phenow Pavilion is perfect after a skate because it has a fireplace, boot cubbies, and concessions. Another fun one for […]

Sheridan Park is a great place for a contemplative walk on the walking path if you want to get away from the real world for an hour or two. It also has a softball field, tennis courts, and a playground for the children. It also has a half-court basketball court and a volleyball court as […]

Taft Park is next to Taft Lake, and the latter has been a fishing pond since 1975. If you love to fish, you can get your fill here year round as they have ice fishing, too. The park itself has a walking path, a football field, softball fields, a hockey rink, and more. There's a […]

Wood Lake Nature Center is 150 acres of idyllic natural environments, complete with a variety of flora and fauna to take delight in. The staff is dedicated to nature preservation and nature education. There are several wildlife viewing areas, a 100-seat amphitheater, and three miles of boardwalks and trails--walking and skiing. Pets, bikes, and rollerblades […]

Veterans Park, which is also called Veterans Memorial Park, is one of Richfield's best-known parks. It has so much to do, and everyone should be able to find something fun/engaging here. It has an outdoor pool, the Honoring All Veterans Memorial, an ice arena, and the largest picnic pavilion in Richfield. It has an 18-hole […]

Richfield Lake Park is a neighborhood park where people of the community like to go for a quiet walk with the dog, a picnic, or to allow their children to play on the playground. It has a half-court basketball court if you want to play some hoops, and it has a walking path. There is […]

Wet Bush Lake Park has a boat landing and canoeing, an area for picnicking, a playground, and a volleyball court.

Bloomington Off-leash Dog Park is 25 acres and pretty much self-explanatory. It's a great place to bring your dog and let them run around as much as they want (within the rules, obviously). The rules are outlined in the link above. They are provided so that every dog (and owner) can have a good and […]