Address: 8737 E Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55438
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Website: Richardson Nature Center
Phone: 763-694-7676
10 Things for Kids: Richardson Nature Center & Hyland Lake Park
Located within Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Richardson Nature Center is home to natural beauty only minutes from the city. Inside, visitors can meet Richardson’s resident raptors, reptiles, and amphibians up close. There are many kid-friendly exhibits such as a puppet theater, child-sized tables and chairs for reading and puzzles, and aquariums at just the right height. Outside enjoy the nature exploration area.
Public Art on Display at Richardson Nature Center
This is one of the Twin Cities sites where visitors can view colorful clay mosaics and sculptures by local artist Chris Tully. (See more Chris Tully Sculptures at Brookdale Library).
Birthday parties at Richardson Nature Center
Richardson hosts Wild Birthday Parties that include an hour of outdoor activity with a party leader, followed by an open hour for games, gift opening and refreshments. Parties can be booked all year and are best for kids 4 and up. Parties are based on nature-themed topics and cost $100 for up to 15 children and six adults. Call the nature center (763.694.7676) a minimum of six weeks in advance to book a party. Learn more about Three Rivers Parks’ Wild Birthday Parties.
Find More Party Packages Like This: Twin Cities Birthday Parties for Kids: Party in the Park
More information
- Registration link: Search and register for events at Richardson Nature Center
- Make your visit special. Families can pick up or print out a 20-page, full color Junior Naturalist Activity Book, that includes naturalist activities kids can do at the park and/or at home.
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Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
- Richardson FREE Family Fun Day: Maple Syrup, History & Artifacts - 03/01/2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades - 03/06/2026 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
- Richardson Family Free Fun Day: Earth Day (FREE) - 04/19/2025 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Richardson Lantern-lit Trail Nights (FREE) - 10/23/2025 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Nature at Night: Winter Solstice Hike - 12/21/2025 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Richardson New Year’s Eve Sledding and S’mores - 12/31/2025 - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Sled! Sled! Sled! - 01/03/2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Richardson Ice Harvesting Day (FREE) - 01/24/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Lantern-Lit Kicksledding (FREE) - 02/11/2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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