This park always seems to be packed with families. There is lots of great playground equipment (on…read morea rubber bouncy surface), a splash pad, and plenty of areas to set up a blanket on the grassy areas for a picnic. There is a gazebo, too, with picnic tables. The play area is surrounded by some benches, and there's also an adult bench swing. The city also puts on various events (generally warmer months), from Tour de Apple Valley, to music in the park on Fridays (performed on the park's music stage, to Oktoberfest. Entertainment, fun for families, oftentimes food trucks or various vendors... come check out this great little park that is surrounded by lots of good restaurants. When my nieces and nephews were younger this was my go-to place for entertainment, but it's also a great place for the community.

This is a wonderful park! It has a large playground area and a water park feature come with your…read moreswim suit on ! The kids just live it! And parents and grandparents too!

This park is SPECTACULAR!! I really wish we lived closer!…read more While there is a lot of free parking, this place can get really full! Because it is such a large park with a playground, it doesn't feel crowded though! There is street parking and an overflow lot as well. This place has a playground, clean indoor bathrooms, spots for fishing, food and drinks(including ice cream!) My favorite part was the fire pit! There are so many picnic tables and other pavilions! I couldn't believe how well taken care of this place is! The beach was pretty and also taken care of! You can swim in the lake! We will definitely be back this season!! Great spot for families!!

City of Lakeville spent 'thoughtful' time planning and investing money remodeling this park!…read more It's so perfect! This has been our family's go to park since 1982. Three generations! The new design, materials used and the layout are amazing! Something for everyone! And there's a restaurant on site now! Thank you Lakeville! We'll continue coming here for another 40 years! The Brown Family

Small park near campus with walking paths, fields, playground, and bathrooms. The general use…read morefields aren't maintained. Only the baseball field receives careful monitoring. For example the general fields bases are slippery and dangerous and the dirt isn't taken care of.

A park that works for the neighborhood. The service building has activities daily and there is day…read morecare available in the summer and after school programs. The pool has been rebuilt and there are some busy tennis courts which the college age patrons seem to love. There is a large rusting sculpture at the entrance that will make a groaning sound from wind electronically as that's supposed to be some type of tune but it sounds like eerie moaning. Two precincts use the building for voting and seniors use it for lunches and activities. This park does everything expected for a community.

There's more to Rahn Park than first meets the eye! Obviously there is the large gazebo structure…read more(with picnic tables, countertops, and electrical plugs + an indoor area with bathrooms) that is very modernized and sleek. Basketball courts, tennis courts, and kid's playground. On the other side of the school is a large open grassy area for soccer or other sports, as well as a baseball diamond. There's a port-a-potty nearby too (seasonal, removed for winter). But my favorite feature by far is the wooded area nestled within the tree cover. It has four entrances and a branching path to each. The trail isn't terribly long (probably less than a mile, if I had to estimate), but it's quite gorgeous nonetheless and feels like an escape from the surrounding residential/commercial sprall. Some decent elevation changes, and the trail is somewhat narrow in some spots. There's a bench by the tiny lake if you need a break or just want to relax a bit. You'll see wildlife like cute squirrels leaping about. It's protected from the wind, so even on a chillier day, it's great for a short hike.

This is a cute park near a school. It has a couple tennis courts and a basketball court behind the…read moretennis courts. There are some trails but I haven't walked them to see where they go. Rolling hills may make sledding in the winter a bit fun. There are playground sets and a hockey rink also. This park has Porta-potties. Seems well kept.

Minnesota has always impressed me with the effort it puts into its green spaces, parks, trails and…read moreespecially its playgrounds. There are a lot of good ones scattered throughout the Twin Cities, but the Hyland Play Area is operating on a different scale. The first thing that hits you is simply the enormity of it. A landscape photo barely does it justice. This isn't a playground with a couple of oversized structures--it's an entire playscape built around elevation, exploration and seemingly endless ways for kids to disappear upward and reappear somewhere completely different. There are distinct areas that make it approachable for kids of different ages, select water features, and plenty for younger children to explore without making the bigger kids feel like they've outgrown it. But the stars are those towering structures and enormous climbs spread throughout the park. If you've got a kid who needs to "get their zombies out," this ought to do it. A determined child could probably accumulate the equivalent vertical ascent of Minnesota's Eagle Mountain before lunch. What impressed me almost as much as the playground itself was how well the space handles people. There can seemingly be hundreds of kids here and somehow it doesn't feel like hundreds of kids. The scale absorbs everyone. Instead, you get this constant background soundtrack of giggles, playful screams and kids absolutely exhausting themselves. And somebody clearly thought about the adults. There are huge umbrellas providing shade along with benches, tables and places to settle in while the kids go explore. You quickly understand why the crowd is such an interesting mix: stay-at-home parents making a morning of it, grandparents with their grandchildren, friends meeting up with their kids, and even remote workers squeezing in some laptop time while periodically looking up to make sure everyone is still accounted for. It's less "take the kids to the playground for 30 minutes" and more pack some food, bring water and make this the destination. We're only reviewing the play area for now, but based on this alone, Hyland deserves the five stars. It's enormous without feeling chaotic, ambitious without forgetting the little kids, and thoughtfully designed for the adults who inevitably spend half their day here too. Minnesota does parks exceptionally well. This is one of the ones worth going out of your way for.

Hyland Lake Park is one of my favorite places to rent a kayak and fish for bass in the Twin Cities…read more The lake is never too busy and the bass are always biting :) I easily rented a single-person kayak online and walked up to the rental booth to pick up my life jacket and paddle - off I went! There is a nice sandy beach, and other boats available to rent (including paddle boats!) This is a must-stop for your summer itinerary in Minnesota!

We love frequenting this playground! The many play structures are perfect for all kids…read more Bathrooms on site.

Best park hands down I been here for 10 years I seen a lot of parks but this the best oneread more

Was in the area as we are in the market to buy a home, and any home we buy needs to be close by to…read morea public park! So before my scheduled tour time, I came here to scope it out. The road up to this park (Asher) is a bit steep, but not too long. I noticed some tennis and basketball courts on the way in. The parking lot is a bit small (not many spots) if you needed to drive there, but perhaps this park doesn't get a lot of visitors. It was pretty quiet while I was there, which is nice. There's a play structure for the kids close to the parking lot, and further beyond a rudimentary baseball diamond. Personally, I was there to hike around. There was a map that showed the many trails available. All of them are unpaved and very winding, and I couldn't actually find them under all the snowpack. So I just kind of wandered the landscape and enjoyed the trees and lake for an hour. Nothing too strenuous, but there was some change in elevation. No formalized bathroom facilities that I saw, but they had a port-a-potty with hand sanitizer in it, so that was plenty sufficient for my needs.

I have to give kudos to this park for maintenance and cleanliness! This is a very well-kept park…read more Tending courts and basketball courts are always beautiful and clean! Additionally, there have the cutest tree nursery where you can do so much fun stuff. They also have state-of-the-art biking trails! Though I haven't been on them for biking, my sneak peek was enough to make me vow to do it next time! Plenty of parking space too! Only downside to this park is there are no kid-friendly toilets. There's only one porta-potty which leaves a lot to be desired. Otherwise, great experiences all-around!

Came here for a baby shower inside the community room. Really liked the community room. It was…read moreupdated and clean. The views were nice overlooking the waterfront and nice walking area.

I've driven past this park many times as it was being built and figured it was time to check it…read moreout! Parking: There are free two parking lots but neither is overly large. You may need to street park and walk. The playground is colorful and has lots of fun equipment. I noticed there are definitely wheelchair accessible items for kids to play on. The ground is a mix of rubber and wood chips. There is a volleyball court, basketball court, fishing dock and public grills. There are also indoor bathrooms and a filtered water bottle station. I was very impressed with how well maintained this park seems to be! There is a beach here, however geese have taken it over and there was a ton of poop all over the sand. I would not swim here. If you haven't checked this park out yet, you need to! Your kids will love it! The ice cream truck also makes stops here!