Memorial Day Weekend Events in the Twin Cities – 2021

Outdoor Swimming – Beaches, Pools & Water Fun

Spend the holiday weekend at the beach! Several are open for business starting Memorial Day Weekend:

BURNSVILLE 

• CRYSTAL BEACH
• NICOLLET COMMONS PARK WATER FEATURE

DAKOTA COUNTY BEACHES

• SCHULZE LAKE BEACH, EAGAN
• LAKE BYLLESBY BEACH, CANNON FALLS

MINNEAPOLIS BEACHES & POOLS

• MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC BEACHES – 12 locations within 6 parks for FREE swimming!
• MINNEAPOLIS WADING POOLS – with the exception of pools adjacent to public school sites. See our fantastic list of free Minneapolis wading pools, the perfect spot to take tots for a swim this summer! Open daily, 10am-9pm.  
• WEBBER NATURAL SWIMMING POOL – a free public swimming pool filtered naturally rather than with chemicals.

RAMSEY COUNTY BEACHES

• LAKE JOSEPHINE BEACH, ROSEVILLE
• LAKE MCCARRONS BEACH, ROSEVILLE
• LONG LAKE REGIONAL PARK BEACH, NEW BRIGHTON
• LAKE JOHANNA BEACH, ARDEN HILLS
• WHITE BEAR LAKE BEACH

Beaches open sunrise to sunset (park hours). Lifeguards on duty 12-8pm starting early June. Find more information on the Ramsey County beaches information page.

Three Rivers Park District Beaches & swimming

• BAKER PARK RESERVE BEACH, MAPLE PLAIN
• BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK BEACH, EDEN PRAIRIE
• CARVER PARK RESERVE BEACH, VICTORIA
• CEDAR LAKE FARM REGIONAL PARK BEACH, NEW PRAGUE
• CLEARY LAKE REGIONAL PARK BEACH, PRIOR LAKE
• ELM CREEK SWIM POND – Chlorinated with a sand beach. Close to an elaborate playground & nature center. $5/pp. 
• FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK, MAPLE GROVE
• FRENCH LAKE REGIONAL PARK, PLYMOUTH
• LAKE MINNETONKA SWIM POND, MINNETRISTA – Chlorinated with a sand beach. $5/pp.
• LAKE REBECCA PARK RESERVE, ROCKFORD

WASHINGTON COUNTY BEACHES

• BIG MARINE LAKE BEACH, MARINE ON ST CROIX
• POINT DOUGLAS BEACH, HASTINGS
• SQUARE LAKE BEACH, STILLWATER
• ST CROIX BLUFFS BEACH, HASTINGS

Washington County Beaches are open 9am-8pm. A $7 vehicle permit is required w/ the exception of Point Douglas Beach. Each first Tuesday of the month is FREE entry day!
Note: The LAKE ELMO SWIM POND at Lake Elmo Park Reserve will open June 12, 2021.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND NATURE PROGRAMS

Family Funday | North mississippi regional park 

Self-directed scavenger hunts, nature walks, and interactive skills development such as bird watching or animal tracking. All ages welcome, pre-registration is REQUIRED. Saturday, May 29, 1-3pm. FREE.

Nature Center Without Walls | Three Rivers Parks

Free nature programming at four Three Rivers Parks locations: Eastman Nature Center, Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, Lowry Nature Center & Richardson Nature Center. Each weekend features different activities and experiences in nature. May 29-30. FREE, drop in between 11am-2pm.

Free Family Fun Day: Dragonflies | Richardson nature center, Bloomington

Meet a few dragonflies and and explore one of their habitats. This program is entirely outdoors. Monday, May 31. Drop in anytime from 1-3pm. FREE.

Twin Cities Nature Centers

Nature and outdoor interpretive centers are wonderful places that offer free admission and hands-on exhibits and outdoor play opportunities most days of the week. Find our complete listing of TWIN CITIES NATURE CENTERS.