Sunfish Lake Park is a 284-acre natural area managed by the City of Lake Elmo with historical and ecological significance to the area. Kids, families and people of all ages will enjoy exploring, hiking, birding and visiting the Sally Manzara Nature Center and play area. The relatively new nature center at Sunfish Lake Park sits south of the parking lot and is operated separately from the park by the Friends of Lake Elmo’s Sunfish Lake Park, a non-profit organization, with a mission to: “Stand as a symbol of the Stewardship of our community for its natural surroundings and heritage, Serve as a focus of community activities related to outdoor life, Provide a place where people of all ages can learn about the unique natural history and ongoing ecology of Sunfish Lake Park, Teach general environmental awareness via specific local examples, Honor the agricultural heritage of Lake Elmo.” The nature center is free to visit, but some activities require a small fee<. Family-friendly features of the nature center that make a great day out with the kids include indoor and outdoor exhibits, including: The interpretive center hosts 4-day summer camps for kids ages 6 to 10 and 1-day family camps for preschool age kids. Camps cover various nature themes. Find annual prices and dates: Twin Cities Summer Camps: Nature & Outdoor Adventure Camps We would love to hear about your visit to Sunfish Lake Park or the nature center. Leave us a comment and tell us how your visit went. What was your family’s favorite part? What would you like to see changed?Related Articles:
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