The Twin Cities are home to hundreds of parks and playgrounds, thousands of lakes, acres of green space, and miles of trails. We have National Parks, State Parks, County Parks and Neighborhood Parks. There is something for everyone. We’ll help you find the best park with our Park and Playground Search. You can search by name, attractions and amenities, park city or zip, or just peruse our picks for the best public parks.
28th Street Totlot Park, Minneapolis
February 15, 2023 4:50 pmAble Park, Spring Lake Park
December 10, 2021 3:50 pmAbove The Falls Regional Park, Minneapolis
December 10, 2021 2:04 pmAfton Heights Park, Maplewood
January 13, 2022 12:18 amAinsworth Park, St. Louis Park
September 13, 2021 12:59 pmAlden Park, Edina
April 22, 2020 3:48 pmAldine Park, St Paul
September 9, 2022 12:15 amAlimagnet Park, Burnsville & Apple Valley
January 26, 2023 12:21 amAndrews Park, Champlin
June 1, 2023 12:45 amAquatore Park, Blaine
December 21, 2022 12:26 amAquila Park, Saint Louis Park
November 3, 2021 9:53 pmArchery Park, Belle Plaine
August 22, 2022 12:12 amSearch From our List of Over 500+ Parks and Playgrounds in the Twin Cities
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28th Street Totlot Park, Minneapolis
February 15, 2023 4:50 pmAble Park, Spring Lake Park
December 10, 2021 3:50 pmAbove The Falls Regional Park, Minneapolis
December 10, 2021 2:04 pmAfton Heights Park, Maplewood
January 13, 2022 12:18 amAlden Park, Edina
April 22, 2020 3:48 pmAldine Park, St Paul
September 9, 2022 12:15 amAlimagnet Park, Burnsville & Apple Valley
January 26, 2023 12:21 amAndrews Park, Champlin
June 1, 2023 12:45 amAquatore Park, Blaine
December 21, 2022 12:26 amAquila Park, Saint Louis Park
November 3, 2021 9:53 pmArchery Park, Belle Plaine
August 22, 2022 12:12 amArden Park, Edina
July 20, 2020 12:16 pmSearch by Park Amenity
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- Grills
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- Hiking or Walking Paths
- Historical Site
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- Horseback Riding
- Horseshoe Pit
- Ice Cream
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- Indoor Playgrounds
- Indoor Pool
- Indoor Waterpark
- Kid-Friendly Hiking
- Lacrosse Field
- Lawn bowling
- Little Free Library
- Maple Syruping
- Merry-Go-Round
- Mini Golf
- Minnehaha Creek Access
- Mississippi River
- Multimedia Studio
- Music Playground
- National Park
- Nature Centers
- Nature Education
- Nature Playground
- Neighborhood Park
- Nets
- Ninja Challenge Course/Obstacles Course
- Observatory
- Off-Street Parking
- Open Gym Hours
- Paddle Share Station
- Pickleball
- Picnic
- Playground
- Pond Dipping
- Pond Hockey
- Preschool Fun
- Public Art
- Public Gardens
- Recreation Center
- Resilient Surfacing
- Restaurant
- Restroom Facilities
- Rugby Field
- Sailing
- Sand Play
- Scavenger Hunts
- Scenic Views
- Sculpture Park
- Self-Guided Tours
- Sepak Takraw Courts
- Shade Structures
- Skate Park
- Skijoring Trails
- Sledding
- Slides
- Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
- Spinners
- Splash Pad
- State Park
- Stroller-Friendly
- Summer Camps
- Summer Entertainment
- Summer Meals
- Summer Movies
- Swings
- Teens/Tweens
- Tennis Court
- Three Rivers Parks
- Timer
- Toddler-Friendly
- Tot Lot
- Tot Times
- Tubes
- Tubing
- Tuj Lub Courts
- Veterans Memorial
- Volleyball Court
- Wading Pool
- Washington County Parks
- Watercraft Rentals
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Tamarack Nature Center, White Bear Township
Wargo Nature Center, Lino Lakes
Springbrook Nature Center, Fridley
Maple Grove Parks: Elm Creek Park Reserve
Silverwood Park, Saint Anthony
North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis
Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington
Plymouth Parks: French Regional Park
Dodge Nature Center, Farm and Trails
Wildlife Science Center, Stacy MN
Shoreview Community Center, Shoreview Commons Park, Indoor Playground and Waterpark
Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield
Eastman Nature Center, Maple Grove
Lowry Nature Center, Victoria
Richardson Nature Center
Carl Kroening Interpretive Center
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
Harriet Alexander Nature Center and Central Park, Roseville
Red Oak Park, Burnsville
Edinborough Park & Adventure Peak Indoor Playground, Edina
Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake
Crosby Farm Regional Park, St. Paul
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Como Regional Park, St Paul
Battle Creek Regional Park, St Paul
Maplewood Nature Center, Maplewood
Baker Park Reserve, Maple Plain
Wirth Winter Recreation Area, Minneapolis
Bunker Hills Regional Park, Stables, Beach & Water Park, Andover
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Coon Rapids
Linwood Recreation Center, St Paul
Hayden Heights Recreation Center, St Paul
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
Arlington Hills Community Center, St Paul
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird Sanctuary
Water Tower Park, Saint Anthony Village
Eden Prairie Outdoor Center
Round Lake Park, Eden Prairie
Purgatory Creek Park, Eden Prairie
Phalen Park, Recreation Center and Beach, St Paul
Rum River Central Regional Park, Ramsey
Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary, St. Paul
Frogtown Farm Park, St Paul
Wilder Recreation Center, St. Paul
Hamline Park, Saint Paul
Rice Recreation Center, St Paul
Groveland Recreation Center, St. Paul
McDonough Recreation Center, St Paul
West Minnehaha Recreation Center, St Paul
Margaret Park and Sledding Hill, St Paul
Conway Park and Recreation Center, St. Paul
Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center, St Paul
Hancock Recreation Center, St. Paul
Staring Lake Observatory, Eden Prairie
North Dale Recreation Center, St Paul
Highland Park Community Center & Hillcrest Park, St Paul
Waite Park, Minneapolis
McRae Park, Minneapolis
Bryant Square Park, Minneapolis
Loring Park: Playground, Wading Pool & Arts Center, Minneapolis
Jackson Square Park, Minneapolis
Caponi Art Park, Eagan
Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, New Prague
Nicollet Commons Park, Burnsville
Burnsville Civic Center Park
Harriet Island Regional Park, St Paul
Mears Park, St Paul
Nathan Hale Park, St Paul
Indian Mounds Regional Park, St. Paul
Music and Movies in St. Paul Parks
Minnehaha Park and Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis
Tom Ryan Park f/k/a Town Square Park, Blaine
Lakeside Commons Park and Beach, Blaine
Edgcumbe Recreation Center, St Paul
Bryant Lake Regional Park, Eden Prairie
Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove
Rice Park, Saint Paul
Harrison Park & Recreation Center, Minneapolis
Homeward Hills Park, Eden Prairie
Lyndale Park & Gardens, Minneapolis
Miller Park and Barrier-Free Playground, Eden Prairie
Prairie View School Park, Eden Prairie
Moir Central Park, Bloomington
Normandale Lake Park, Bloomington
Corcoran Park, Minneapolis
Folwell Park and Recreation Center, Minneapolis
Kenny Park and Neighborhood Center, Minneapolis
Sibley Park and Recreation Center, Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, Minnestrista
Mattocks Park, St. Paul
Cherokee Regional Park, Saint Paul
Hiawatha School Park, Minneapolis
Fuller Park, Minneapolis
Eastview Park, St Paul
Hillcrest Knoll Park, St. Paul
Roy Wilkins Park, St. Paul
Lockwood Park, St Paul
Prosperity Park and Prosperity Heights Park, St Paul
Ryan Park, St Paul
Aldine Park, St Paul
Highwood Hills Park & Recreation Center, St Paul
Langford Park, St Paul
Lowell Park, Stillwater
Carver Park Reserve, Victoria
Cliff Fen Park and Burnsville Lions Playground
Lake Hiawatha Park, Minneapolis
Creekview Park, Minneapolis
Pershing Field Park, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park, Minneapolis
Lyndale Farmstead Park, Minneapolis
Morris Park, Minneapolis
Western Sculpture Park, St Paul
Pedro Park Urban Flower Field, St. Paul
Noerenberg Gardens, Wayzata
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage
Eden Prairie Community Center & Nancy Tyra-Lukens Aquatics Center
East Phillips Park and Recreation Center, Minneapolis
Matthews Park, Minneapolis
Elliot Park, Minneapolis
Phillips Park Community & Aquatics Center
Lake Nokomis Park, Minneapolis
Webber Park, Minneapolis
Windom Northeast Park, Minneapolis
Island Lake County Park, Shoreview
Huber Park, Shakopee
Brookview Park, Golden Valley
Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Minneapolis
Windom South Park and Recreation Center, Minneapolis
North Commons Park & Water Park, Minneapolis
Pearl Park, Minneapolis
Desnoyer Park & KidsPark Drop-In Childcare, St Paul
Merriam Park, St Paul
El Rio Vista Rec Center / Wellstone Community Center
Aquatore Park, Blaine
Hazel Park Recreation Center, St. Paul
Highland Park Water Tower
Oxford Community Center (Jimmy Lee Recreation Center & Great River Water Park)
Summit Overlook Park, St Paul
Lexington Athletic Complex, Blaine
Chute Square/Ard Godfrey House
Battle Creek Waterworks Family Aquatic Center
Hyland Hills Ski Area, Bloomington
Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, St Paul
Duluth and Case Recreation Center
Northwest Como Recreation Center
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Audubon Park, Minneapolis
Bottineau Field Park, Minneapolis
Logan Park, Minneapolis
Luxton Park, Minneapolis
Van Cleve Park, Minneapolis
Longfellow Park, Minneapolis
Kenwood Park, Minneapolis
Fort Snelling State Park
Lake Harriet Park, Minneapolis
Painter Park, Minneapolis
Aldrich Arena
Brackett Field Park, Minneapolis
Peavey Field Park, Minneapolis
Stewart Park, Minneapolis
Central Gym Park, Minneapolis
Whittier Park, Minneapolis
Burnsville Ice Center – Indoor Rink
Martin Luther King Recreation Center, St Paul
Sochacki Park, Robbinsdale
Richfield Ice Arena
Keewaydin Park, Minneapolis
Parade Ice Garden, Minneapolis
Northeast Ice Arena, Minneapolis
TCO Sports Garden (fka Vadnais Sports Center) & Ice Rinks
Como Town Amusement Park, St. Paul
Maplewood Community Center and Swimming Pool
Apple Valley Community Center
Brookview Community Center
Twin Cities Family-Friendly Community Centers, Waterparks, Pools, Indoor Playgrounds, Gyms & Batting Cages
Hopkins Pavilion, Year-Round Arena
Maple Grove Community Center
St. Louis Park Rec Center, ROC & Aquatic Park
Palace Community Center and Park
Armatage Park, Minneapolis
Theodore Wirth Regional Park, Minneapolis
Excelsior Commons and Port of Excelsior
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Currie Park, Minneapolis
Farview Park, Minneapolis
Linden Hills Park, Minneapolis
Lynnhurst Park, Minneapolis
Phelps Field Park, Minneapolis
Bethune Park, Minneapolis
Bohanon Park, Minneapolis
Cleveland Park, Minneapolis
Hall Park, Minneapolis
Jordan Park, Minneapolis
Shingle Creek Park, Minneapolis
Victory Park, Minneapolis
Willard Park, Minneapolis
Beltrami Park, Minneapolis
Dickman Park, Minneapolis
Hi-View Park, Northeast Minneapolis
Holmes Park, Minneapolis
Boom Island Park, Minneapolis
Nicollet Island Park – Part of Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park
Wolfe Park, St. Louis Park
Swede Hollow Park, St Paul
Cavell Park, Minneapolis
St. Anthony Park, Minneapolis
Ojibway Park and Skate Park, Woodbury
Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, Rockford
Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
Fitness in the Parks – St. Paul
Bossen Field Park, Minneapolis
Frogtown Community Center & Fields, Saint Paul
Dunning Park and Sports Complex, St Paul
Highland Park, St Paul
Veterans Memorial Park, Richfield
Hike It Baby – Twin Cities Branch
Cedar Lake Park, Minneapolis
Franklin Steele Square, Minneapolis
Archery Park, Belle Plaine
Tower Hill Park, Minneapolis
Central Park, Maple Grove
Tony Schmidt Regional Park and Lake Johanna Beach, Arden Hills
Oakdale Nature Preserve and Discovery Center
Chaska Firemen’s Park and Clayhole Beach
SandVenture Aquatic Park, Shakopee
White Bear Lake County Park
Augsburg Park, Richfield
Jefferson Park, Richfield
Madison Park, Richfield
Richfield Community Center
Lake Josephine County Park, Roseville
Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton
Columbia Park, Minneapolis
Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park
Lake McCarrons County Park, Roseville
Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park
Gold Medal Park, Minneapolis
Eagle Lake Regional Park, Plymouth
Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
Scheid Park, Golden Valley
Joy Park, Maplewood
Northeast Athletic Field Park and Recreation Center, Minneapols
Day Park and Earley Lake Trail, Burnsville
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Hanover
Hidden Valley Park, Savage
Boudin’s Acres Park, Savage
Savage Canterbury Park
Court Square Park, Belle Plaine
River Balcony
Westwood Hills Nature Center, St. Louis Park
Fairwood Park, Richfield
Itasca State Park, Park Rapids
Islands of Peace County Park, Fridley
Charles M. Schulz Highland Arena, St. Paul
Braemar Arena, Edina
Rosland Park – Home of Edina Aquatic Center & Art Center
Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail
Plymouth Community Center, Hilde Performance Center & Plymouth Field House
Plymouth Creek Park, Plymouth
Neill Park, Burnsville
Griggs Park, St. Paul
Baker Park, St Paul
McMurray Athletic Fields and Sledding Hill
Arlington Arkwright Park and Athletic Fields
McDonough Park Preserve, St. Paul
Frost Lake Park and Sledding Hill
Orchard Park (St. Paul Blackhawks Soccer Club)
Rice and Arlington Batting Cages, Saint Paul
Vadnais Sucker Lakes Regional Park, Vadnais Heights
Wesley Park, Golden Valley
Bloomington Ice Garden – Indoor Ice Rinks
Family Fun at Carver Lake Park and Beach, Woodbury
Roseville Skating Center – John Rose MN OVAL
West St. Paul Ice Arena
Eagan Civic Arena and Indoor Turf
Apple Valley Sports Arena
M Health Fairview Sports Center and Madison’s Place Playground
Woodbury Central Park & Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground
Sunset Pond Park, Burnsville
Vista View Park, Burnsville
Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve
Terrace Oaks Park (East & West), Burnsville
Alimagnet Park, Burnsville & Apple Valley
Lac Lavon Park, Burnsville
Fred Richards Park, Edina
Brightwood Hills Golf Course
Bobby Theisen Park, Shoreview
Shakopee Lions Park – Fun For All Playground
Shakopee Community Center
Green Meadows Park, Shakopee
Shakopee Ice Arena – Indoor Rink
Muenchow Fields Park, Shakopee
Quarry Lake Park, Shakopee
Shakopee Memorial Park
Gearty Park, Golden Valley
Golden Valley Lions Park
Medley Park, Golden Valley
Hampshire Park, Golden Valley
New Brighton Community Center
Minnesota Riverfront Park and Black Dog Trail
New Brighton History Center
North Tyrol Park – Golden Valley
Stockman Park, Golden Valley
Yosemite Park, Golden Valley
New Hope Civic Center Park
National Sports Center / Schwan Super Rink
Fish Creek Natural Area, Greenway & Open Space
Mueller Park, Minneapolis
Cedar Avenue Field Park, Minneapolis
Sheridan Memorial Park, Minneapolis
Town Green Park, Maple Grove
Centennial Lakes Putting Course, Edina
The Commons, Downtown Minneapolis
Keller Regional Park, Maplewood
Raspberry Island Regional Park
Hampden Park, St. Paul
Newell Park, St. Paul
Weber Park, Edina
Lake Gervais County Park, Little Canada
Lake Owasso County Park, Shoreview
Oak Hill Park, St. Louis Park
Aquila Park, Saint Louis Park
Ainsworth Park, St. Louis Park
Bass Lake Park, St. Louis Park
Browndale Park, St. Louis Park
Carpenter Park / Skippy Field, St. Louis Park
Dakota Park, St. Louis Park
Teddy Bear Park, Stillwater
Shady Oak Beach & Play Area, Minnetonka
Gladstone Savanna, Maplewood
Taft Lake Park, Richfield
Washington Park, Richfield
Monroe Park, Richfield
Sheridan Park, Richfield
Wheel Fun Rentals Mini Golf & Malt Shop
Pioneer Park, Woodbury
Dickerman Park (a/k/a Green Line Park), St. Paul
Fern Hill Park, St. Louis Park
Nelson Park, St. Louis Park
Rezac Nature Preserve, Lonsdale
Louisiana Oaks Park, St. Louis Park
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Lino Lakes
Bassett Creek Regional Trail
Kargel Park, Woodbury
Colby Lake Park, Woodbury
Hyland Greens Golf and Learning Center
Ritter Farm Park, Lakeville
West Bush Lake Park, Bloomington
Point Douglas Park and Point Douglas Regional Trail
Big Marine Park Reserve, Marine on St Croix
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Beach
Pine Point Regional Park, Stillwater
Square Lake Park, Stillwater
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Hastings
Plymouth Ice Center, Indoor Rinks
Arden Park, Edina
Levee Park, Hastings
Washburn Avenue Totlot, Minneapolis
George Ohmann Park, Eagan
Skyway Commons Pocket Park, Minneapolis
Eagan Art House in Patrick Eagan Park
Savage Sports Center
Brookview Backyard Indoor Playground
Central Park and Splash Pad, Eagan
Trapp Farm Park, Eagan
Oakwood Park, Plymouth
Parkers Lake Park and Beach, Plymouth
Zachary Playfield, Plymouth
Aurelia Park, Blaine
Happy Acres Park, Blaine
Ostmans Park, Blaine
Brookside Park, Bloomington
Bryant Park, Bloomington
Running Park, Bloomington
Sunrise Park, Bloomington
Westwood Park, Bloomington
Bass Creek Park, Brooklyn Park
Birch Grove Park, Brooklyn Park
Brook Oaks Park, Brooklyn Park
Brookdale Park, Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Acres Park, Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Boulevard Park, Brooklyn Park
Shawnee Park, Woodbury
Cavelle Park, Brooklyn Park
Central Park, Brooklyn Park
Cherry Meadows Park, Brooklyn Park
Pig’s Eye Regional Park, Saint Paul
Horton Park and Arboretum, Saint Paul
International Owl Center, Houston MN
City Park, Brooklyn Park
College Park, Brooklyn Park
Staring Lake Park, Eden Prairie
Nesbitt Preserve, Eden Prairie
Minnetonka Ice Arena
Afton Heights Park, Maplewood
Hazelwood Park, Maplewood
Nebraska Park, Maplewood
Edgerton Park, Maplewood
Lakeview Knolls Park, Woodbury
Rainbow Park, St. Louis Park
Jersey Park, St. Louis Park
Imperial Hills Park, Plymouth
Arneson Acres Park, Edina Greenhouse & Edina Museum
Cornelia School Park, Edina
Normandale Park, Edina
Highlands Park, Edina
Pamela Park, Edina
Countryside Park, Edina
Wilson Park, Hastings
Prairie View Park, Farmington
Rice Marsh Lake Park, Eden Prairie & Chanhassen
Alden Park, Edina
Beebe Lake Regional Park & Beach, St. Michael
Rambling River Park, Farmington
Lake Julia Park, Farmington
Distad Park and Greenway, Farmington
Prairie Pines Park, Farmington
Cedar Hills Park, Eden Prairie
Crestwood Park, Eden Prairie
Edenvale Park, Eden Prairie
Kohler Meadows Park, Vadnais Heights
Berwood Park, Vadnais Heights
Crystal Beach Park, Burnsville
Potawatomi Park, Woodbury
Chippewa Park, Woodbury
Ridgegate Park, Woodbury
Bailey’s Arbor Park, Woodbury
Victoria Park, Woodbury
Wedgewood Park, Woodbury
Liberty Park, Woodbury
Edgewater Park, Woodbury
Cobblestone Park, Woodbury
Pioneer Park, Newport
Summit Pointe Park, Woodbury
Stonemill Farms Park, Woodbury
Powers Lake Park, Woodbury
Evergreen West Park, Woodbury
Ridge Park, Woodbury
Timberlea Park, Woodbury
Fairway Meadows Park, Woodbury
Wright’s Lake Park, Bloomington
Paha Sapa Park, Burnsville
Blaine Wetland Sanctuary
Parque Castillo, St. Paul
Bush Lake Beach, Bloomington
Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area and Elizabeth Fries Ellet Interpretive Trail
Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail
Washburn Fair Oaks Park, Minneapolis
Lebanon Hills Regional Park and Schulze Lake Beach, Eagan
Lone Lake Park, Minnetonka
Coldwater Spring National Park, Saint Paul
Boyd Park, St. Paul
Schaper Park & Challenge Course, Golden Valley
Bredesen Park, Edina
Riley Lake Park and Beach, Eden Prairie
Japanese Garden at Normandale Community College
Steve Michaud Park – Land of Amazement, Lakeville
London Park, Blaine
JunkPark – Coming Soon to Shakopee
MAC Wildlife Area, Crystal
Becker Park, Crystal
Marydale Park, St. Paul
Crystal Community Center & Crystal Cove Aquatic Center
Midway Peace Park, St Paul
Crystal Beach, Burnsville
Madison’s Place Playground, Woodbury
Huset Park, Columbia Heights
Valley Place Park, Crystal
Welcome Park, Crystal
Great Northern Greenway Overlook, Minneapolis
North Lions Park, Crystal
New Hope Ice Arena
Mississippi Gorge Regional Park
Glen Lake Golf Course & Winter Trailhead, Minnetonka
Gro Tonka Park, Minnetonka
Burnes Park, Hopkins
Cottageville Park, Hopkins
Edward C. Solomon Park, Minneapolis
Thresher Fields Park, Eagan
Eisenhower Community Center, Playground & Observatory, Hopkins
Big Willow Park, Minnetonka
Boulder Creek Park, Minnetonka
Crane Preserve Park, Minnetonka
Glen Lake Park, Minnetonka
Birchcrest Park, Edina
Yancey Park f/k/a Garden Park, Edina
Todd Park, Minneapolis
Como Regional Park Pool, St. Paul
North River Hills Park, Burnsville
Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington
Thompson County Park, West St. Paul
Perkins Hill Park, Minneapolis
Mill Ruins Park & Water Works, Minneapolis
Canterbury Park Track & Casino, Shakopee
Central Park, Saint Anthony Village
Sunrise Park Lino Lakes
Lake Ann Park & Beach, Chanhassen
White Bear Parks: Polar Lakes Park
Bloomington Family Aquatic Center
Kelley Park, Apple Valley
Salo Park, Saint Anthony
Oberlin Park, Minnetonka
Maetzold Field Park, Hopkins
West Buck Hill Park, Burnsville
Cedarcrest Park and Splash Pad, Bloomington
Northview Park, Burnsville
Veterans Park, New Brighton
Emerald Park, Saint Anthony
Grassmann Park & Ninja Challenge Course, Jordan
Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis
Bassett’s Creek Park, Minneapolis
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, Brooklyn Park
Creekside Community Center, Bloomington
Three Rivers Park System
Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center and Ice Arena
Osprey Wilds – Environmental Learning Center
Savage Community Park & McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center
Lily Pond Park, Vadnais Heights
River Park, Brooklyn Park
Moore Lake Park, Fridley
Lexington Park, Eagan
Patrick Eagan Park, Eagan
Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields, Eagan
Northview Athletic Fields and Disc Golf Course, Eagan
Moonshine Park, Eagan
Blackhawk Park, Eagan
Walnut Hill Park and Archery Range, Eagan
Maple Grove Arboretum
Lakeland Park, Brooklyn Park
Norwood Park, Brooklyn Park
Hartkopf Park, Brooklyn Park
Willowstone Park, Brooklyn Park
Northwoods Park, Brooklyn Park
Weaver Lake Park and Beach, Maple Grove
Thoresen Park and Eagle Lake Community Building, Maple Grove
Lorraine B. Smaller Park f/k/a Farwell Park, Minneapolis
Clinton Field Park, Minneapolis
Summerlin Park, Woodbury
Valley Creek Park, Woodbury
Windwood Passage Park, Woodbury
Oehlke Park, Woodbury
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, Excelsior
Freeman Park, Shorewood
Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail
Nine Mile Creek Park, Bloomington
Donahue South Park, Maple Grove
Swing Bridge Park, Inver Grove Heights
North Valley Park, Inver Grove Heights
South Valley Park, Inver Grove Heights
Harmon Park Reserve, Inver Grove Heights
Lorraine Park, South St Paul
Kaposia Park, South St Paul
Northview Park, South St Paul
Grandview Park, South St Paul
Minneopa State Park – Mankato Minnesota’s Bison Park!
Stevens Square Park, Minneapolis
Beaver Lake County Park, St. Paul
Kenilworth Channel, Minneapolis
Environmental Nature Area and Dog Park, Brooklyn Park
Edinbrook Park, Brooklyn Park
Village Creek Park, Brooklyn Park
Bassett Creek Park, Crystal
Great River Bluffs State Park, Winona
Winnetka Hills Park, Crystal
Bass Lake Park Crystal
Smith Park, Bloomington
Above The Falls Regional Park, Minneapolis
Baylor Regional Park, Norwood Young America
Riverview Heights Park, Fridley
Briar Oaks Park, Apple Valley
Tintah Park, Apple Valley
Wildwood Park, Apple Valley
Windermere Community Park – Coming Soon to Shakopee
Able Park, Spring Lake Park
Rosemount Central Park
Schwarz Pond Park, Rosemount
Fernbrook Fields Athletic Complex, Sports Dome & Turf Field, Maple Grove
Carroll’s Woods, Rosemount
East Medicine Lake Park and Beach, Plymouth
West Medicine Lake Park and Beach, Plymouth
Crystal Highlands Park, Crystal
Forest School Park, Crystal
Cinnamon Ridge Park, Eagan
Thomas Lake Park, Eagan
Bridgeview Park, Eagan
Ruth Circle Park, Fridley
Madsen Park, Fridley
Commons Park, Fridley
Sunfish Lake Park and Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center, Lake Elmo
Northwest Greenway and Challenge Course, Plymouth
Goat Hill Park, Eagan
Woodhaven Park, Eagan
Andrews Park, Champlin
Locke County Park, Fridley
Harmon Park, West St Paul
Utley Park, Edina
Riverview Park, Coon Rapids
Lake Byllesby Regional Park, Cannon Falls
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Swimming at these Twin Cities indoor waterparks and pools can be a wonderful way to squeeze in a workout during
Award Wining Outdoor Parks
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 home to 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. Minnesota is a beautiful place to live year round.
Beaches, Water Parks, Spraygrounds & Public Pools
Twin Cities sunny days deserve a great spot for a splash happy outing. Some of the best beaches in the Twin Cities are hidden little gems. Anne has her favorite Twin Cities Beaches, Parks & Playgrounds to Try This Summer. She revises the list every year to keep us in the know.
26 Best Twin Cities Beaches, Parks & Playgrounds to Try This Summer
Tired of heading out to the same old swimming spot? Culled from reader suggestions, our own summer jaunts to the
Splash Happy: 2024 Guide to Twin Cities Beaches, Pools, Water Parks & Splash Pads
As the line between late spring & early summer starts to melt away in the rising temps, it’s time to
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 & Movies in the Parks - Minneapolis, St. Paul & Suburbs
FFTC’s 2024 Guide to FREE Summer Concerts in the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities practically sings with live music in the summer. Every corner of the metro is full of FREE
Free and Cheap Summer Movies in Twin Cities Parks & Theaters
Summer movies in the park are a classic choice to enjoy together — especially outside where they are free and you
Best Rose Garden & Wildflower Garden Parks
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird Sanctuary
A beautiful garden full of flowers, plants and hundreds of bird species, the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird Sanctuary
Lyndale Park & Gardens, Minneapolis
Lyndale Park is located along the Minneapolis Parks’ Chain of Lakes between Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet and is made
Toddler Friendly Parks & Tot Times
Get Moving: Tot Times, Open Play, Gym & Swim Spots for Tots in the Twin Cities
Tot Times and Open Gym were my savior when my firstborn was a squirrelly toddler who needed a space to
Twin Cities Preschool Activities
Looking for preschool activities to do with your pre-k child or toddler? You will have so much fun learning with
Where to Find Nature in Twin Cities Parks
The Twin Cities abounds with nature centers, nature-themed playgrounds and natural playscapes where families can enjoy the great outdoors. Pick a close one or explore around the metro area.
Nature Playgrounds in the Twin Cities – Get Back to Green
THE BEST TWIN CITIES NATURE PLAYGROUNDS & NATURE PLAY AREAS Nature Playgrounds are a growing trend for good reason; scientists
Twin Cities Nature Centers & Outdoor Centers
Call it Vitamin G for GREEN: there is a strong connection between nature and the development and well-being of children.
Best Places to Take Tourists
Minnehaha Park and Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis
Minnehaha Regional Park is one of the most iconic visitor destinations in Minnesota. Besides the obvious reason to visit —
Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis
The Historic Stone Arch Bridge was once used as a railroad bridge from 1883 to 1978 and has 23 beautiful
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was created over 30 years ago and was among the pioneers of its kind in the
Chain of Lakes Regional Park, Minneapolis
The Chain of Lakes Regional Park consists of the shorelines of Brownie Lake, Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, Bde
Family Fun at Twin Cities Parks
12 Minnesota Sculpture Parks to Visit with Kids
40 Best Twin Cities Splash Pads & Wading Pools
FFTC’s Guide to Mini Golf Courses in the Twin Cities
Fishing With Kids: 10 Best Fishing Holes in the Twin Cities
9 Twin Cities Waterfalls to Visit With Kids
Kid-Friendly Hikes: 10 Twin Cities Hiking Trails That Are One Mile or Less
Public Flower Gardens: Twin Cities Parks With Beautiful Gardens to Explore
Fun With Dad: Disc Golf in the Twin Cities
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.
Check out our Parks and Playgrounds Pinterest Board.
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.