I came here to swim in the lake in May 2023. The air temperature was 80 degrees Fahrenheit and the…read morewater was slightly cool but still nice. The water was reasonably clear. Overall it was a great experience!

This was an awesome park! Lots of beautiful, well-maintained trails for hiking. Pretty trees,…read morecreeks, and a really nice lake. It had really nice picnic areas on the beach with BBQ grills, too. Also had some nice primitive camping grounds, too. Also seems very underused...we met almost nobody there!

Banning State Park was one of our favorite outdoor stops during our Hinckley getaway. The park is…read moreknown for its scenic hiking trails, sandstone cliffs, and the views of the Kettle River, making it a great place to spend a few hours exploring. Our goal was to find the waterfall, but like many first-time visitors, we ended up taking a wrong turn and wandered a little longer than expected. Honestly, it turned into part of the adventure. As we explored, we spotted deer quietly moving, squirrels darting between the trees, and plenty of birds and caterpillars along the way. We discovered quiet trails, beautiful overlooks, and peaceful stretches of the river that we might have missed if we'd gone straight to our destination. The sound of the water, the surrounding rock formations, and the forest scenery made it one of those places where you naturally want to stop and take it all in. If you're visiting Banning State Park for the first time, don't stress if you get a little turned around. Give yourself extra time, wear comfortable shoes, and enjoy the journey.

This is a beautiful state park that offers so many opportunities to commune with nature. Lush…read moretrails, flowers native to shorelines and wet soils, and a waterfall are among some of the many joys here. It is located off I-35 near Sandstone, and 90 miles away from the Twin Cities (about an hour and a half away). It is worth making a day trip to visit. The park stretches along 10 miles of the Kettle River, and has 1.5 miles of churning class IV rapids for those daring kayakers.

The park had its formal dedication in early August 2022 with most of the park amenities open by…read morethis time. Orono Park has turned out as a key signature park for the Elk River community becoming one of the most active parks in the city's park system. The playground continues to be a popular attraction and an adjacent new splash pad opened in mid-July 2022. The splash pad is in a perfect loaction overlooking the expanded sandy beach and Lake Orono. Its a great addition to the park during the summer months. The seasonal restroom facility with four individual family restrooms can be used as a changing area for families with young children. It's in a perfect location right next to the splash pad and two sand volleyball courts with lighting, so that the courts can be used during the fall season. The skate park has been a huge hit getting used daily by all ages and skills. The four pickleball courts opened in September and gets used daily. Shade structures and windscreens will be added to the courts in 2023.

Relaxing environment with lots of activities for both adults and kids. Very spacious and clean…read morerestrooms.

An Anoka County Park located in Oak Grove on Lake George. It offers a lake beach and swimming, a…read moreboat launch, fishing pier, trails for hiking/biking, many picnic pavilions (that can be reserved for a fee), playground, off-street parking, sand volleyball court, restrooms. It is a fee-based park (either daily rate/yearly sticker).

Love this place! Beach, paths, park- perfect family spot. Lake Access point for boats and canoes…read moreavailable too

Nice Wright County Regional Park on the bicycle trail. Free park that offers a nice swimming…read morebeach, shelter, picnic tables & grills, sand volleyball court, horseshoes, fishing pier, restrooms, playground, and 1.2 miles of hiking. Clean lake swimming beach with nearby shade.

Maintenance gentleman , Joe,, is very helpful and willing to…read moreassist . Rest room and park are very clean. And neat.

If you are looking for a place to picnic, enjoy the summer sunshine at the beach or take your kids…read moreto an amazing play structure you have found a home. Weaver Lake is on of the gem three river parks in Maple Grove that has ample space for people to spread out, picnic tables, great places for groups, outdoor sporting areas and is a tremendous place to get away regardless the season. The park has designed ice area for winter but I am from California so I don't want to curse myself in fall :) This place is beautiful, bring your family, a loved one or come collect your thoughts, you won't be disappointed.

A fun playground with a slide that goes down to the beach. There is a little bit of everything for…read morepeople to enjoy outdoor time as well as clean bathrooms. Take yourself there with a nice picnic and enjoy!

This "mom and pop" resort continues to be an outstanding Minnesota vacation spot. The most…read moreimportant element in the quality of a resort are the owners. Bob & Julie Schimerowski took over the long established resort in 2017 and did a complete renovation. There are six well-cared for cabins that accommodate from two to six bedrooms. The cabins come well equipped with kitchen supplies and are air conditioned. The resort is super kid friendly (but no pets), has the perfect swimming area for kids, as well as a pristine lake. There is an abundance of fish that can be caught from the many docks. There are several pontoon boats that can be rented by the half-day, full day, or week. All other boats and equipment can be used for free. These include peddle boats, canoes, kyacks, peddle bikes, and a water slide, as well as life jackets, paddles, etc. They also have many land games from badminton to corn hole, as well as many others. There is a central lodge with many additional games, as well as ice cream, and a washer dryer (the washer/drier have small charges to use). Bob and Julie add new amenities every year. I really appreciate their responsiveness to any issue, question, or request. They are very friendly, as well as professional. This place deserves six out of five stars!

Came into the area during some incredible unseasonably warm weather (70 degrees in early November)…read moreand this place was just perfect. Nice old-school fishing and lakeside resort with both cabins and camping spots. Bob is a friendly and easy-going host. A BIG PLUS is the new pedestrian & bicycle trail that is just a few hundred yards from the resort entrance - a safe and welcome option for a little exercise after a day of hauling in the big fish!h

I would recommend adding a canopy to the food tables, away from the beach. We had to wait out a…read morestorm, and weren't allowed in the water, and it would have been nice to have somewhere covered to wait. Also, I wish they had slides or lily pads and some more fun things for the kids. Finally, I know it is a chlorinated lake, but it was gross seeing all the goose poop on the bottom of the pond.

I walked past this while on the trails with my dogs. Have not been there for swimming, but it looks…read morelike it would be great fun. Huge sandy swimming area and lots of parking close to the entrance. The walking trails near there are beautiful and not too hard to navigate.

This campground is fun for the entire family! There is always so much to do in a weekend! They…read moreoffer horseback riding, beach on a lake, kid crafts, DJ or live bands, grey group or single family camping. Easy to walk/ bike or horseback riding trails (26 miles!). They have canoe and water bike rentals along with activities every weekend! They even host 2 bluegrass festivals, 1 yoga festival, and a wild west show!