These green play spaces rely on natural building and climbing materials, sand and water play and a big dose of creativity! We love observing our kids interacting with the landscape and, perhaps, developing a greater appreciation for it. Here’s our quick list of Twin Cities nature playgrounds:
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BLOOMINGTON: Richardson Nature Center – Nature Exploration Area
BURNSVILLE: Terrace Oaks East Park – Nature Play
CHANHASSEN: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Green Play Yard
EAGAN: Patrick Eagan Park – Nature Play Area
FARMINGTON: Whitetail Woods Regional Park – Fawn Crossing Nature Play Area
FRIDLEY: Springbrook Nature Center – Nature-based Play Area
LINO LAKES: Wargo Nature Center – Maple Hollow Nature Play Area
MAPLEWOOD:Â Maplewood Nature Center – Nature Play Yard (The nature center has closed, but the nature play yard is still open)
RICHFIELD: Wood Lake Nature CenterÂ
VICTORIA: Lowry Nature Center – Nature Exploration Area
WHITE BEAR LAKE: Tamarack Nature Center – Discovery Hollow & Garden