Kind of a little hidden gem neighborhood park. There's not a ton of parking, like 4-6 spots total…read moreand it's kind of back in the side streets. Playground equipment is pretty new though, nice area for bigger kids and another space for toddlers. Cool the toddler area has artificial grass, unique touch. There's some covered picnic tables and a little trail loop that goes around the lake. I've only been a couple times now and there was no one else around.

A beauty hidden gem in the southeast metro that I would recommend if you are looking for a close to…read morehome walk/bike with some varied terrain. We hiked this the first week of March and we both wish we would have worn spikes or brought poles- if you get off the main trail, there is some really great up and down. I did not have my cross country skis with me but the trails looked amazing and are groomed for both skate and classic! Highly recommend if you need to get outdoors and want some up and down!

I was in the area the other day and decided to take advantage of the nice spring weather. I wasn't…read moreexpecting a $7 day fee to enter, but I decided to consider it a donation to the parks system, fed it my debit card and got a ticket to put on my dash. There were three parking lots to choose from, but I drove all the way down to the third and last one by the park office and playground. Decided to do the approximately six mile loop on the dirt path trails (also used for skiing when there's snow on the ground). It was nice hiking through the various groupings of pine trees. I could still hear the freeway noise, but it was mostly in the background. The prettiest part was definitely at the beginning beside the lake though (but perhaps in other seasons, like fall, it might be even prettier). Some mild elevation change, nothing too challenging by any means. There was also the option to walk on a paved path with many benches if you do need something less strenuous or you aren't hiking. The playground was really cute with relatively new equipment. Lots of climbing options, slides, and one large swing (very comfy to lean back in and admire the lake). There were picnic tables around along with barbecues and trash/recycling bins. There's a dock for fishing off of, and another (at the second parking lot) for canoe/kayak launching (which I'll have to come back and try when I have some free time this summer). There were two port-a-potties available for when the park office isn't open. The park office has many a toilet, all singletons so non-gendered, which was lovely. They were clean and well-stocked. The park office didn't have much going for it from what I could glean, but there was space in the lobby to sit and relax if desired, as well as a large backroom that seemed like it was probably for classes and such. It wasn't very busy while I was there; likely because the weather was predicting a storm, but I lucked out and it never came the two hours I was there. I came across a couple that had their dogs off leash, which the park rules state you're supposed to keep your dogs leashed... People, man.

This is a great place to walk around and enjoy the sights and sounds of Minnesota nature and not…read morehave to go too far from the city. It's also a free park with plenty of amenities so you can't beat that. Trails are very easy to traverse and the loops available you could do a very short or moderately long walk (or run, bike, whatever). There is a small lake you can walk over if water is your thing and lots of birds and deer. The Discovery Center does have events every so often, so check the website for a calendar of what's happening.

Such a neat nature preserve! It feels like a hidden gem! I wouldn't have know about this place, but…read moreluckily a friend brought me here a couple of months ago! Then just recently, I brought a friend here. There are trails and plenty of picnic spots! I like getting local takeout or coffee, eating and catching up with a friend, then walking the trails. (While eating we enjoyed seeing plenty of cute dogs)! It's also a cool place to get creative with portrait photography! I'll definitely be back

Bikeable, walkable park. There are a few run clubs that will run through here. Saw a hand full of…read moreartists painting the trees and lighthouse that really added to the magic of the experience as I stopped had a picnic and enjoyed a charcuterie board.

Great park. Nice and spacious. Historic area next to the Mississippi River. I love looking at the…read morepublic art and taking the walking bridge near De La Salle and to the Hennepin Ave bridge. Fun place to hangout and have parties

He Said: Great place for a solo hike, group hike, or…read moreeducational stroll with the family. The Center is right next to 394, but it would not know it, since the Center is very serene. The building is new and clean. There are many cool outside and inside things to do. Check it out. Pros: - Free - Near Minneapolis - Several things to do Cons: - NA

We happen to live across the street from the WHNC but only spent any significant there, starting…read moreabout 3 months ago. No good excuse for overlooking such a gem. Truly a sanctary from the staleness of the suburbs, it's really a fascinating if simple maze coursing around an interpretive center (for school field trips), an intricate hiking path (largely flat) and a small lake. Some wildlife, mostly deer, hares and turkeys, all tame. Biting insects feasted on us during the midsummer heat, but that's manageable with the right clothes and repellant. No domestic pets are allowed, though I have seen that violated here and there. Leave the dog at home. But if one simply wants a nature hike nearby in SLP, you wont do much better than the WHNC.

This is an awesome park and such a great asset for the Maple Grove community. I was impressed how…read morewell the park and A/C restrooms are maintained. Great outdoor venue for outdoor music. The acoustics of the ampitheater are fantastic and the view off the lake make it a quite aesthetically pleasing. I was quite impressed. Theres a patio area on the upper level that hosts food trucks. It's a great spot.

Always a great place to take a walk around the lake and enjoy nature. There's constantly events…read moregoing on at the stage. There's a playground, skate park, library, and community center. Just a walk to nice restaurants and stores.

Minneapolis has the best parks! This nice park is along the Webber Bike Parkway, off the Grand…read moreRounds Trail, i.e. good biking! We biked here so we could swim at the Webber Natural Swimming Pool, only to find it closed last week on Labor Day. We were disappointed at the closing but we still enjoyed the bike ride to & from the park! Stopped at the Camden Sculpture Garden (just a short bike jaunt), another fun find!

Webber Parkway built in 1910 has about 19.88 acres of land, with a great pond that is connected to…read moreShingle Creek on one end and the Mighty Mississippi River on the other. It offers a variety of recreational sports, full Basketball & Tennis courts, Soccer and Softball fields and a Hockey rink. Shallow pool and a small majestic library (Webber Library) that was built in 1927. If none of this excites you, It's a beautiful park to picnic, hike or just throw a blanket down under a tree during summer breezes and read a book. The Legislature last July approved a $4 million project to renovate the park. A new pool is scheduled to open this summer, where no chlorine or any other chemicals will be used. Sort of a pool-lake like, creating that lake experience. The first of it's kind in the state. It is not the Canadian Rockies or the majestic plains of the Serengeti - It is a park in North Mpls, a historical park and it is breathtaking during the summer.

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!