Address: 10775 County Rd 33, Norwood Young America, MN, 55397
Upcoming Events: Jump to Baylor Regional Park Events
Website: Baylor Regional Park
Phone: (952) 466-5250
Baylor Regional Park is a Carver County Park in Norwood Young America. Family-friendly amenities include a beach, disc golf course, campground and an observatory. In December of 2019, Carver County Parks eliminated vehicle fees in its park, making visiting more affordable for everyone.
During the summer of 2024, Carver County began the process of updating the Baylor Regional Park long range plan. Watch for updates to the park in the coming years.
12 Ideas for Family Fun at Baylor Regional Park
- View the stars at a public event at the observatory
- CampoutÂ
- Swim at the beach during the hot months.
- Rent a paddle boat or canoe.
- Pack a picnic. There is a reservable shelter on the beach and other nearby picnic tables and grills available on a first come first serve basis.
- Run the bases on the ball field
- Bring your tennis gear for a fun family game
- Play on the playground
- Go fishing on Eagle Lake
- Hike. There are approximately 4 miles of trails around the park, but families with smaller kids can find trails as short as a 1/4 mile. The Maple Trail, for instance, is only 0.7 miles through maples, basswood and prairie and is particularly beautiful in the fall when the leaves have vibrant changing colors. In 2024, Carver County completed reconstruction of the boardwalk through the marsh. This is a fun way to see the marsh dwelling birds up close.
- Geocache. Caches are listed on the internet at www.geocaching.com.
- Play a round of disc golf. The 18-hole course is free to use. Bring your own discs or rent them at the campground office for $5/day.
Self-Led Activities from Carver County Parks:
Carver County encourages self-led nature activities in all of its parks. Find printables here for the following activities:
- Family Scavenger Hunt
- Park Adventure Quest
- Leaf Hunt
- Track Finder
Baylor Regional Park Beach
The beach at this park is unguarded and, therefore, adults need to actively supervise their children. Carver County beach season runs from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day and the beach is open when the park is open – 6am to 10pm. The beach does provide changing and restrooms onsite and paddleboats and canoes are available to rent. Learn more about Carver County Beaches here.
Featured in: Splash Happy Guide to Twin Cities Beaches, Pools, Water Parks & Splash Pads
Eagle Lake Observatory
The Baylor Park observatory is owned and operated by the Minnesota Astronomical Society. The observatory hosts events throughout the year, such as Star Parties and its annual Camping with the Stars event each summer.
Winter Activities
On weekends during the winter months, the park rents snowshoes for hikes and cross country skis for use on the park’s groomed trails. Carver County does not require a ski pass to use their groomed trails.
Baylor Regional Park Disc Golf
The 18-hole disc golf course is located on the south end of the park. It begins near the parking lot and mostly follows the Peninsula Trail and the Lake Trail around the developed portion of the park. Equipment is available to rent on Fridays during the summer 0f 2023 for $5/day. Watch Carver County’s Intro to Disc Golf video on how to play.
Learn More About Disc Golf: Fun With Dad: Disc Golf in the Twin Cities.
Camping at Baylor Park
The park has a campsite geared toward quiet family camping. Each Saturday, campground staff offers family activities like crafts, story walks, and scavenger hunts, that families can do at their own pace.
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
Events TBA
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
- Baylor Trick or Treat Geocaching - 10/26/2025 - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Candlelit Nights at Baylor - 02/28/2026 - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Maple Syrup Festival & Brunch - 03/21/2026 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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