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Richfield Ice Arena

Phalen Park, Recreation Center and Beach, St Paul

Pedro Park Urban Flower Field, St. Paul

Alimagnet Park, Burnsville & Apple Valley

Sibley Park and Recreation C, Minneapolis

Windom South Park and Recreation Center, Minneapolis

Red Oak Park, Burnsville

Three Rivers Park System

Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove

Sugarbush Park, Chanhassen

Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield

Ridgegate Park, Woodbury

Ridge Park, Woodbury

Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park

Crystal Beach Park, Burnsville

Sunfish Lake Park and Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center, Lake Elmo

Kaposia Park, South St Paul

Wargo Nature Center, Lino Lakes

Aquatore Park, Blaine

Whittier Park, Minneapolis

North Commons Park, Minneapolis

Lebanon Hills Regional Park and Schulze Lake Beach, Eagan

Sheridan Park, Richfield

Carl Kroening Interpretive Center

Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Beach

Elliot Park, Minneapolis

Hiawatha School Park, Minneapolis

Brackett Field Park, Minneapolis

Matthews Park, Minneapolis

Island Lake County Park, Shoreview

North River Hills Park, Burnsville

Edgcumbe Recreation Center, St Paul

St. Louis Park Rec Center, ROC & Aquatic Park
Mississippi Crossing, Champlin

Plymouth Community Center, Hilde Performance Center & Plymouth Field House

Currie Park, Minneapolis

Northeast Ice Arena

Fort Snelling State Park

Lowell Park, Stillwater

Western Sculpture Park, St Paul

Caponi Art Park, Eagan

Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center, St Paul

Rice and Arlington Batting Cages, Saint Paul

Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake

Lake Waconia Regional Park

Eastman Nature Center, Maple Grove

Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, Excelsior

Pearl Park, Minneapolis

Harrison Park, Minneapolis

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, Minnestrista

Linden Hills Park, Minneapolis

Conway Park and Recreation Center, St. Paul

Shakopee Community Center

McRae Park, Minneapolis

Woodbury Central Park & Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground

Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park and Recreation Center

Highwood Hills Park & Recreation Center, St Paul

Minnetonka Ice Arena

Wooddale Park, Edina

Prosperity Park and Prosperity Heights Park, St Paul

Lockwood Park, St Paul

Aldine Park, St Paul

Roy Wilkins Park, St. Paul

Ryan Park, St Paul

Marydale Park, St. Paul

Eden Prairie Outdoor Center

Moore Lake Park, Fridley

Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail

Corcoran Park, Minneapolis

Phelps Field Park, Minneapolis

Bunker Hills Regional Park, Stables, Beach & Water Park, Andover

Coldwater Spring National Park, Saint Paul

Silver View Park, Mounds View

Shady Oak Beach & Play Area, Minnetonka

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center

Theodore Wirth Regional Park, Minneapolis

Bailey’s Arbor Park, Woodbury

Highland Park Community Center & Hillcrest Park, St Paul

Teddy Bear Park, Stillwater

Round Lake Park, Eden Prairie

Cherokee Regional Park, Saint Paul

Riverview Heights Park, Fridley

Mattocks Park, St. Paul

Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton

Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington

Normandale Lake Park, Bloomington

Eastview Park, St Paul

Hillcrest Knoll Park, St. Paul

Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove

Baylor Regional Park, Norwood Young America

Martin Luther King Recreation Center, St Paul

Mears Park, St Paul

Moir Central Park, Bloomington

Homeward Hills Park, Eden Prairie

Nathan Hale Park, St Paul

Burnsville Civic Center Park

Prairie View School Park, Eden Prairie

Rush Creek Regional Trail

Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, Rockford

Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center and Ice Arena

Northwoods Park, Brooklyn Park

Archery Park, Belle Plaine

Environmental Nature Area and Dog Park, Brooklyn Park

Central Park, Brooklyn Park

Northwest Greenway and Challenge Course, Plymouth

Lowry Nature Center, Victoria

Hyland Hills Ski Area, Bloomington

Frogtown Farm Park, St Paul

Harriet Alexander Nature Center and Central Park, Roseville

French Regional Park, Plymouth

Brookview Backyard Indoor Playground

Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis

Peavey Field Park, Minneapolis

Windom Northeast Park, Minneapolis

Woodridge Park, Cottage Grove

Folwell Park and Recreation Center, Minneapolis

Shoreview Community Center, Indoor Playground and Waterpark

Tamarack Nature Center, White Bear Township

East Phillips Park and Recreation Center, Minneapolis

Riverview Park, Coon Rapids
Cedarcrest Park and Splash Pad, Bloomington

Farview Park, Minneapolis

Lake Nokomis Park, Minneapolis

Central Gym Park, Minneapolis

Harmon Park, West St Paul

Chaska Firemen’s Park and Clayhole Beach

Ojibway Park and Skate Park, Woodbury

Carver Lake Park and Beach, Woodbury

Vadnais Sucker Lakes Regional Park, Vadnais Heights

Uŋči Makȟa Park, Saint Paul

Van Cleve Park, Minneapolis

Lakeview Knolls Park, Woodbury

Braemar Arena, Edina

Edinborough Park & Adventure Peak Indoor Playground, Edina

Pamela Park, Edina

Countryside Park, Edina

Centennial Lakes Park, Edina

Northeast Athletic Field Park and Recreation Center, Minneapols

Jordan Park, Minneapolis

Wildlife Science Center, Stacy MN

Madison’s Place Playground, Woodbury

Arneson Acres Park, Edina Greenhouse & Edina Museum

Rice Recreation Center, St Paul

Groveland Recreation Center, St. Paul

Wilder Recreation Center, St. Paul

Nesbitt Preserve, Eden Prairie

Lyndale Farmstead Park, Minneapolis

Apple Valley Community Center

Winnetka Hills Park, Crystal

Creekview Park, Minneapolis

Nicollet Commons Park, Burnsville

Schaper Park & Challenge Course, Golden Valley

Marcy Park, Minneapolis

Colby Lake Park, Woodbury
Kerfoot Canopy Tours and Adventure Park

Andrews Park, Champlin

Wolfe Park, St. Louis Park

Hall Park, Minneapolis

Burnsville Ice Center – Indoor Rink

Hampshire Park, Golden Valley

International Owl Center, Houston MN

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Coon Rapids

Perkins Hill Park, Minneapolis

Duluth and Case Recreation Center

Loring Park: Playground, Wading Pool & Arts Center, Minneapolis

Roseville Skating Center – John Rose MN OVAL

Victory Park, Minneapolis

Canterbury Park Track & Casino, Shakopee

Minnehaha Regional Park, Minneapolis

Langford Park, St Paul

Farwell Park, Minneapolis

Hyland Greens Golf and Learning Center

Centennial Lakes Putting Course, Edina

Wheel Fun Rentals Mini Golf & Malt Shop

Lorraine Park, South St Paul

Como Regional Park Pool, St. Paul

Terrace Oaks Park (East & West), Burnsville

Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail

Becker Park, Crystal

Harriet Island Regional Park, St Paul

Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary, St. Paul

Como Town Amusement Park, St. Paul

Lake Ann Park & Beach, Chanhassen

Woodhaven Park, Eagan

Eden Prairie Community Center & Nancy Tyra-Lukens Aquatics Center

Crystal Community Center & Crystal Cove Aquatic Center

Lake Josephine County Park, Roseville

Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park

Tony Schmidt Regional Park and Lake Johanna Beach, Arden Hills

Lake Owasso County Park, Shoreview

Lake Gervais County Park, Little Canada

Lake McCarrons County Park, Roseville

Keller Regional Park, Maplewood

Battle Creek Regional Park, St Paul

Bassett Creek Park, Crystal

New Brighton History Center

Parade Ice Garden, Minneapolis

Maple Grove Community Center
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Cobblestone Park, Woodbury

M Health Fairview Sports Center and Madison’s Place Playground
Shepard Farm, Cottage Grove

Rosland Park – Home of Edina Aquatic Center & Art Center

Twin Cities Family-Friendly Community Centers, Waterparks, Pools, Indoor Playgrounds, Gyms & Batting Cages

Crosby Farm Regional Park, St. Paul

Hopkins Pavilion, Year-Round Arena

Glen Lake Golf Course & Winter Trailhead, Minnetonka

Savage Sports Center

Springbrook Nature Center, Fridley

Square Lake Park, Stillwater

Spring Lake Park Reserve, Hastings

Tarnhill Park, Bloomington

Brye Park, Bloomington

Bryant Park, Bloomington

Bloomington Family Aquatic Center

Baker Park Reserve, Maple Plain

Maplewood Nature Center, Maplewood

Valley Place Park, Crystal

Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington
Osprey Wilds – Environmental Learning Center

Thompson County Park, West St. Paul

Dodge Nature Center, Farm and Trails

Fairwood Park, Richfield

Madison Park, Richfield

Jefferson Park, Richfield

Augsburg Park, Richfield

Monroe Park, Richfield

Gold Medal Park, Minneapolis

Richardson Nature Center

McDonough Recreation Center, St Paul

Linwood Recreation Center, St Paul

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska

North Dale Recreation Center, St Paul

El Rio Vista Rec Center / Wellstone Community Center

Palace Community Center and Park

Neill Park, Burnsville

Afton Heights Park, Maplewood

Bush Lake Beach, Bloomington

Able Park, Spring Lake Park

Above The Falls Regional Park, Minneapolis

Rice Park, Saint Paul

Westwood Hills Nature Center, St. Louis Park

Aldrich Arena

Aquila Park, Saint Louis Park

Sunset Pond Park, Burnsville

Lakeside Commons Park and Beach, Blaine

Hamline Park, Saint Paul

Central Park, Saint Anthony Village

Big Marine Park Reserve, Marine on St Croix

Merriam Park, St Paul

Yancey Park f/k/a Garden Park, Edina

New Hope Civic Center Park

Water Tower Park, Saint Anthony Village

Hayden Heights Recreation Center, St Paul

Wirth Winter Recreation Area, Minneapolis

Ainsworth Park, St. Louis Park

Utley Park, Edina

Shakopee Memorial Park

Locke County Park, Fridley

Distad Park and Greenway, Farmington
Cinnamon Ridge Park, Eagan
Goat Hill Park, Eagan

North Valley Park, Inver Grove Heights

Charles M. Schulz Highland Arena, St. Paul

Zachary Playfield, Plymouth

TCO Sports Garden (fka Vadnais Sports Center) & Ice Rinks

Creekside Community Center, Bloomington

Salo Park, Saint Anthony

Audubon Park, Minneapolis

Armatage Park, Minneapolis

Bassett’s Creek Park, Minneapolis

Beltrami Park, Minneapolis

Bethune Park, Minneapolis

Bohanon Park, Minneapolis

Minnetonka Community Center & Civic Center Park

South Valley Park, Inver Grove Heights

Boom Island Park, Minneapolis

Bossen Field Park, Minneapolis

Bottineau Field Park, Minneapolis

Bryant Square Park, Minneapolis

Blaine Wetland Sanctuary

Battle Creek Waterworks Family Aquatic Center

Cavell Playground, Minneapolis

Cedar Avenue Field Park, Minneapolis

Cedar Lake Park, Minneapolis

River Park, Brooklyn Park

Chute Square/Ard Godfrey House

Kenilworth Channel, Minneapolis

Cleveland Park, Minneapolis

Clinton Field Park, Minneapolis

Columbia Park, Minneapolis

MAC Wildlife Area, Crystal

Dickman Park, Minneapolis

SandVenture Aquatic Park, Shakopee

Edward C. Solomon Park, Minneapolis

West Minnehaha Recreation Center, St Paul

Norwood Park, Brooklyn Park

Lakeland Park, Brooklyn Park

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird Sanctuary

Silverwood Park, Saint Anthony

Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Minneapolis

Franklin Steele Square, Minneapolis

Fuller Park, Minneapolis

Midway Peace Park, St Paul

Hi-View Park, Northeast Minneapolis

Holmes Park, Minneapolis

Commons Park, Fridley

Jackson Square Park, Minneapolis

Arlington Hills Community Center, St Paul

Keewaydin Park, Minneapolis

Kenny Park and Neighborhood Center, Minneapolis

Kenwood Park, Minneapolis

Lake Harriet Park, Minneapolis

Lake Hiawatha Park, Minneapolis

Louisiana Oaks Park, St. Louis Park

Logan Park, Minneapolis

Longfellow Park, Minneapolis

Shakopee Lions Park – Fun For All Playground

Quarry Lake Park, Shakopee

Luxton Park, Minneapolis

Lyndale Park & Gardens, Minneapolis

Lynnhurst Park, Minneapolis

Mill Ruins Park – Part of Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park

Morris Park, Minneapolis

Mueller Park, Minneapolis

Nicollet Island Park – Part of Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park

Valley Creek Park, Woodbury

Madsen Park, Fridley

Ruth Circle Park, Fridley

St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Hastings

Islands of Peace County Park, Fridley
Walnut Hill Park and Archery Range, Eagan

North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis

Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, New Prague
Thresher Fields Park, Eagan

Patrick Eagan Park, Eagan

Painter Park, Minneapolis

Pershing Field Park, Minneapolis
Bridgeview Park, Eagan

Phillips Park Community & Aquatics Center
Thomas Lake Park, Eagan

Bass Lake Park Crystal

Forest School Park, Crystal
Trapp Farm Park, Eagan

Crystal Highlands Park, Crystal
Blackhawk Park, Eagan

North Lions Park, Crystal

Welcome Park, Crystal

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park, Minneapolis

Bloomington Ice Garden – Indoor Ice Rinks

Sheridan Memorial Park, Minneapolis

Frogtown Community Center & Fields, Saint Paul

Shingle Creek Park, Minneapolis

St. Anthony Park, Minneapolis

Stevens Square Park, Minneapolis

Central Park and Splash Pad, Eagan

Stewart Park, Minneapolis

The Commons, Downtown Minneapolis

Tower Hill Park, Minneapolis

Plymouth Ice Center, Indoor Rinks

West Medicine Lake Park and Beach, Plymouth

East Medicine Lake Park and Beach, Plymouth

Waite Park, Minneapolis

Washburn Fair Oaks Park, Minneapolis

Webber Park, Minneapolis

Willard Park, Minneapolis

Bassett Creek Regional Trail
Carroll’s Woods, Rosemount

Plymouth Creek Park

Fernbrook Fields Athletic Complex, Sports Dome & Turf Field, Maple Grove
Schwarz Pond Park, Rosemount

Parkers Lake Park and Beach, Plymouth

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage
Rosemount Central Park

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Hanover

Dakota Park, St. Louis Park

Windermere Community Park – Coming Soon to Shakopee

Central Park, Maple Grove

Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park

Tom Ryan Park f/k/a Town Square Park, Blaine

Edinbrook Park, Brooklyn Park

Brookdale Park, Brooklyn Park

Oak Hill Park, St. Louis Park

Swede Hollow Park, St Paul
Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, St Paul

Wildwood Park, Apple Valley

Tintah Park, Apple Valley

Briar Oaks Park, Apple Valley

College Park, Brooklyn Park

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, Brooklyn Park

Staring Lake Observatory, Eden Prairie

Pine Point Regional Park, Stillwater

National Sports Center / Schwan Super Rink

Carver Park Reserve, Victoria

Eagle Lake Regional Park, Plymouth
Como Regional Park, St Paul

Staring Lake Park, Eden Prairie

Bryant Lake Regional Park, Eden Prairie

Bass Creek Park, Brooklyn Park

Sochacki Park, Robbinsdale

Eisenhower Community Center, Playground & Observatory, Hopkins

Hartkopf Park, Brooklyn Park

Carpenter Park / Skippy Field, St. Louis Park

Swing Bridge Park, Inver Grove Heights

Grassmann Park & Ninja Challenge Course, Jordan
Eagan Civic Arena and Indoor Turf
Eagan Art House in Patrick Eagan Park

Willowstone Park, Brooklyn Park

Smith Park, Bloomington

Oxford Community Center (Jimmy Lee Recreation Center & Great River Water Park)

Great Northern Greenway Overlook, Minneapolis

Steve Michaud Park – Land of Amazement, Lakeville

Kargel Park, Woodbury

Day Park and Earley Lake Trail, Burnsville

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve

West Bush Lake Park, Bloomington

Cavelle Park, Brooklyn Park

Grandview Park, South St Paul

Northview Park, South St Paul
Harmon Park Reserve, Inver Grove Heights

Huber Park, Shakopee
Kelley Park, Apple Valley

Rum River Central Regional Park

Veterans Memorial Park, Richfield

Maplewood Community Center and Swimming Pool

Fitness in the Parks – St. Paul

Highland Park, St Paul

Powers Lake Park, Woodbury

Rice Marsh Lake Park, Eden Prairie & Chanhassen

Miller Park and Barrier-Free Playground, Eden Prairie
Hidden Valley Park, Savage

Beebe Lake Regional Park & Beach, St. Michael

Music and Movies in St. Paul Parks

Arden Park, Edina

Summit Overlook Park, St Paul

Donahue South Park, Maple Grove
Parque Castillo, St. Paul

Riley Lake Park and Beach, Eden Prairie

Fern Hill Park, St. Louis Park

Nine Mile Creek Park, Bloomington

Noerenberg Gardens, Wayzata

Bredesen Park, Edina

Nelson Park, St. Louis Park

Freeman Park, Shorewood
Savage Community Park & McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center

Lone Lake Park, Minnetonka

Oehlke Park, Woodbury

Windwood Passage Park, Woodbury

Summerlin Park, Woodbury

Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul

Big Willow Park, Minnetonka

Thoresen Park and Eagle Lake Community Building, Maple Grove

Weaver Lake Park and Beach, Maple Grove

Maple Grove Arboretum

Town Green Park, Maple Grove
Northview Athletic Fields and Disc Golf Course, Eagan
Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields, Eagan
Moonshine Park, Eagan
Crystal Beach, Burnsville

Hancock Recreation Center, St. Paul
Lexington Park, Eagan

Purgatory Creek Park, Eden Prairie

Alden Park, Edina

Indian Mounds Regional Park, St. Paul

Evergreen West Park, Woodbury

Stonemill Farms Park, Woodbury

Point Douglas Park and Point Douglas Regional Trail

Margaret Park and Sledding Hill, St Paul

Rambling River Park, Farmington

Glen Lake Park, Minnetonka

Lily Pond Park, Vadnais Heights

Berwood Park, Vadnais Heights

Lac Lavon Park, Burnsville
Pig’s Eye Regional Park, Saint Paul

Cliff Fen Park and Burnsville Lions Playground
Highland Park Water Tower

Hazelwood Park, Maplewood

Skyway Commons Pocket Park, Minneapolis

Browndale Park, St. Louis Park
Newell Park, St. Paul
Boyd Park, St. Paul

Medley Park, Golden Valley

Yosemite Park, Golden Valley

Stockman Park, Golden Valley

Wesley Park, Golden Valley

Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis
Veterans Park, New Brighton
Northview Park, Burnsville
West Buck Hill Park, Burnsville

Maetzold Field Park, Hopkins

Cottageville Park, Hopkins

Oberlin Park, Minnetonka
Wabun Park, Minneapolis
Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Township
Sunrise Park Lino Lakes

Birchcrest Park, Edina
Crane Preserve Park, Minnetonka

Boulder Creek Park, Minnetonka

Burnes Park, Hopkins

Gro Tonka Park, Minnetonka

New Hope Ice Arena

Huset Park West, Columbia Heights

Normandale Park, Edina
Cedar Hills Park, Eden Prairie
Crestwood Park, Eden Prairie

JunkPark – Coming Soon to Shakopee

London Park, Blaine
Japanese Garden at Normandale Community College

Highlands Park, Edina

Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area and Elizabeth Fries Ellet Interpretive Trail

Paha Sapa Park, Burnsville

Wright’s Lake Park, Bloomington

Fairway Meadows Park, Woodbury

Timberlea Park, Woodbury

Summit Pointe Park, Woodbury
Pioneer Park, Newport

Edgewater Park, Woodbury

Gladstone Savanna, Maplewood

Liberty Park, Woodbury

Wedgewood Park, Woodbury

Edenvale Park, Eden Prairie

Victoria Park, Woodbury

Chippewa Park, Woodbury

Potawatomi Park, Woodbury

Kohler Meadows Park, Vadnais Heights

Prairie Pines Park, Farmington

Lake Julia Park, Farmington
Prairie View Park, Farmington

Wilson Park, Hastings

Imperial Hills Park, Plymouth

Bass Lake Park, St. Louis Park

Cornelia School Park, Edina

Jersey Park, St. Louis Park

Rainbow Park, St. Louis Park

Edgerton Park, Maplewood

Nebraska Park, Maplewood

City Park, Brooklyn Park
Horton Park and Arboretum, Saint Paul

Cherry Meadows Park, Brooklyn Park

Shawnee Park, Woodbury

North Tyrol Park – Golden Valley

Brooklyn Boulevard Park, Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Acres Park, Brooklyn Park

Brook Oaks Park, Brooklyn Park

Birch Grove Park, Brooklyn Park

Westwood Park, Bloomington

Sunrise Park, Bloomington

Running Park, Bloomington

Brookside Park, Bloomington

Ostmans Park, Blaine
Happy Acres Park, Blaine
Aurelia Park, Blaine

Oakwood Park, Plymouth
George Ohmann Park, Eagan

Washburn Avenue Totlot, Minneapolis
Levee Park, Hastings

Ritter Farm Park, Lakeville

Rezac Nature Preserve, Lonsdale
Dickerman Park (a/k/a Green Line Park), St. Paul

Pioneer Park, Woodbury

Washington Park, Richfield

Taft Lake Park, Richfield

Weber Park, Edina
Hampden Park, St. Paul
Raspberry Island Regional Park

Fish Creek Natural Area, Greenway & Open Space

Minnesota Riverfront Park and Black Dog Trail

New Brighton Community Center

Golden Valley Lions Park

Gearty Park, Golden Valley

Muenchow Fields Park, Shakopee

Shakopee Ice Arena – Indoor Rink

Green Meadows Park, Shakopee

Bobby Theisen Park, Shoreview

Brightwood Hills Golf Course

Fred Richards Park, Edina

Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve

Vista View Park, Burnsville
Apple Valley Sports Arena
West St. Paul Ice Arena
Orchard Park (St. Paul Blackhawks Soccer Club)
Frost Lake Park and Sledding Hill
McDonough Park Preserve, St. Paul
Arlington Arkwright Park and Athletic Fields
McMurray Athletic Fields and Sledding Hill
Baker Park, St Paul
Griggs Park, St. Paul

Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail

River Balcony

Court Square Park, Belle Plaine
Savage Canterbury Park
Boudin’s Acres Park, Savage

Joy Park, Maplewood

Scheid Park, Golden Valley
Richfield Community Center

White Bear Lake County Park
Oakdale Nature Preserve and Discovery Center
Hike It Baby – Twin Cities Branch
Dunning Sports Complex, St Paul
We can help you find some of the best playgrounds Minneapolis, St. Paul and greater Minnesota. Looking for specifics like a playground, swimming spot or bike trail? Want to find the perfect place to a pitch a tent or your city’s best sledding hill? Search by all of these amenities and more in our Twin Cities Parks & Playgrounds Search by selecting a category from the drop down menu or typing in the keyword of your choice in the search box. You can even enter an address and select a radius to search by city or region of the Metro. Plus, find park hours, fees, directions, pictures and other extras.
We’ve currently reviewed over 400 parks in this directory, but we would love to hear from you! What do YOU think are the best parks in the Twin Cities? How about the best parks in Minnesota? What parks did we completely miss? What is your favorite little unknown gem? We really want to share all your favorite indoor playgrounds and outdoor parks! Let us know and we’ll add a review here.
Twin Cities parks are great for hiking, biking, rollerblading, kayaking, canoeing and other fun physical games. But, they are also just great for hanging out in a hammock and picnicking while the kids explore and enjoy some of the best playgrounds in Minnesota. Want to get even greener? We have a big list of the best nature playgrounds for kids and families in Minneapolis and beyond.
Quick List of the Best Twin Cities Parks by City
Want to explore what we consider to be the very best parks in each community of the Twin Cities Metro Area? Consult our quick list below:
Bloomington Parks
Burnsville Parks
Chanhassen Area Parks
Eagan Parks
Inver Grove Heights & South St Paul Parks
Maple Grove Parks
Minneapolis Parks Nearby Nature Activities
Roseville Parks
Shakopee Parks
Shoreview Parks
Woodbury Parks
10 of the Best Parks in and around the Twin Cities
Favorite Types of Parks
Indoor Parks and Indoor Waterparks
In Minnesota indoor playgrounds are a necessity! I know we think of outdoors when we think of parks, but with our long, dark and cold winters, some indoor active games are a must. You can even have indoor picnics at these parks. This such a great way to stretch the summer feeling into the winter! Check out some of the best indoor playgrounds in the Twin Cities this winter.
Outside Parks and Outdoor Waterparks
Minnesota has these, too! And during our short summer, we want to take advantage of them as much as possible! In fact, the Minneapolis and St. Paul Parks are some of the best outdoor playgrounds twin cities – actually in the country. They win awards – every year! Look and See. Every. Single. Year. So get out to our area parks, make up some fun games to play.
Beaches
Some of the best beaches in the Twin Cities are hidden little gems. Anne has her favorite 20 Twin Cities Beaches, Parks & Playgrounds to Try This Summer. She revises the list every year to keep us in the know.
Shakespeare in the Park at Twin Cities Parks
One of my favorite ways to enjoy our parks is with a play or musical in a park. It doesn’t really have to be Shakespeare, it can be the latest Disney princess musical or even a puppet wagon. In fact, sometimes Open Eye Figure Theatre’s driveway tour has some park stops. Watch our Performing Arts page each summer to find these fun, free park events.
Music in the Parks – Minneapolis, St. Paul & Suburbs
Nothing says easy summertime fun like music in the parks! The best thing is, there is seriously a concert every night of the week from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Obviously, some get cancelled due to weather, but pick any nice night, take a look at the Family Fun Twin Cities calendar and you can find music in a park. No sign up, no tickets, no money, no commitment. Show up, bring a picnic, play at some of the best playgrounds in Minnesota and relax to great music.
Movies in the Parks at Twin Cities Parks
One thing I love about Movies in the Park is that they tend to screen at some of the best playgrounds in Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities. I love to make it a full evening with a picnic and some fun outdoor kid games and Park Games for Kids. This is a good time to see newer kids movies that you didn’t catch in the theater or to introduce your kids to your own childhood favorites without having to gamble on library DVD quality.
Tot Times
Active indoor games for preschoolers are something we are always on the search for when the weather is uncooperative. The parks have a lot to offer with their tot times and open gym slots. For instance, they often offer riding toys, hula hoops, games to play with preschoolers, balls of all kinds, climbing structures, fun games for toddlers, etc.
Where to find nature in the Twin Cities?
We think the best places to take kids to experience nature in the Twin Cities are parks with Nature Centers & Outdoor Centers. Many of these parks also include Nature Playgrounds.
Looking for the Best Playgrounds and Parks Beyond the Twin Cities?
If you are traveling outside the metro, you’ll want to check out some of our favorite day-trip parks. If you are going further than that, we have a list of great family-owned websites to direct you to the best parks around the country so you don’t have to depend on national websites or random internet searches.
For more outdoor play ideas:
- 10 of the Best Twin Cities Playgrounds
- 20 Twin Cities Beaches, Parks & Playgrounds to Try This Summer
- 40 Best Twin Cities Splash Fountains & Wading Pools
- Nature Playgrounds in the Twin Cities – Get Back to Green
- Summertime Together: Hyland Play Area a/k/a Chutes & Ladders Park
- Find our Growing List of Inclusive Playgrounds – including parks with wheelchair ramps, wider pathways and play equipment open to all children
- Skate the Twin Cities: Find A Free Outdoor Ice Rink Near You
- Schaper Park & Challenge Course, Golden Valley
- Teddy Bear Park, Stillwater
- Madison’s Place Playground, Woodbury
- Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove
- Tamarack Nature Center, White Bear Township
- Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis
- Downtown Minneapolis
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