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Located along the Mississippi River Regional Trail, Riverview Heights Park in Fridley covers almost 7 1/2 acres along the Mississippi. Family-friendly amenities include walking and bike trails and a picnic area close to the parking lot.

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• • For more bike trail ideas, we suggest: The Best St Paul Bike Trails for Families and The Best Minneapolis Bike Trails for Families
  • For more ideas for fishing with kids, we suggest: Fishing the Twin Cities: 10 Best Fishing Holes in the Twin Cities.
  • More Fridley Parks:
    • Springbrook Nature Center
    • Moore Lake Park
    • Islands of Peace County Park

5 Ideas for Family Fun at Riverview Heights Park

1. Pack a Picnic.
2. Bike the Mississippi River Regional Trail.  The off-street parking at this park, makes it a good option for starting your ride if you need to carry your bikes to the trail.
3. Explore the trails and river on foot.
4. Skip Rocks. Or just toss them in.  My kids never get enough of this.
5. Go fishing. According to the DNR, you can expect to find smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish. Note: There may be better places to fish with beginners and small kids in the vicinity of this park.  The DNR’s Fishing in the Neighborhood guide suggests Moore Lake Park in Fridley