Cool splash pad. Nice equipment of the playground. You do need to keep a close watch on your kids…read morebecause mine (11) found a needle today. It was beautiful and gorgeous until someone's life saving narcan kit was lost then found by my eldest. This my big number 1 park no-no. I was too busy throwing it away to take a picture if you wanted to check the serial number for ownership. If you are an adult who loves Frisbee golf come visit. The course is lovely. Cute bridge. There is a lot of water access and picnic areas. Trash receptacles conscientiously located. Nice sledding hill, weather permitting. This day was 5 stars but that needle sucked out my joy at having to explain why and how needles are dangerous to my kis upon leaving.

Great place for wedding reception ! Thanks for making our…read morefamily day special . The gentleman who volunteered there yesterday was such a blessing to speak with ! Thanks for the conversation ! We got beautiful pics there as well !

Definitely a gem in this little town. The walking trails are pleasant and go for miles. Wear…read morecomfortable shoes. There's a quarry with cliffs to dive from. Parking fee's vary $5 Sep-May and $10 during the summer.

$5 parking (not a state park so passes do not apply)…read more Clean and clear water. You can enter from a latter off the dock, jumping from the rocks, or walking in on the few stretches of shore. Water shoes not a must but I wished I had brought mine. I suggest going early. This is a very popular swimming destination so if you want solitude in nature, this may not be the place for you. Dog friendly! No lifeguard on duty-- jump in at your own risk. I'd definitely go again if I was in the area but I wouldn't necessarily drive from the TC exclusively to swim here.

We just love this company! We utilized their shuttle services to take us and our kayaks North on…read morethe Mississippi so we could do a sweet 5 mile paddle back down yesterday. Super friendly and helpful staff! Lots of great kayaks and canoes for sale and rent in their shop, as well as cool gear (and more!) in their fun gift shop. We will definitely be back!

Wonderful outfitting company. Bought a six-mile Groupon for two people and it was a lovely way to…read morespend a gorgeous Friday afternoon. The staff was helpful and friendly. Sandra checked us in and made us feel welcome and ready to start our trip. Cody is engaging and friendly as he drove us from the end point back to the drop off. They explained the river and gave us a map. There's a few sand bars and tiny islands along the route to stop and have a rest, lunch and lounge. The Mississippi River is wide and calm. As adventurous kayakers, we enjoy a few rapids here and there, which this journey didn't have any. But for those who like a relaxing time on the water, this is the way to go!

Bicycled through the park, stopping to enjoy the views and old farmstead. Real flush toilets…read more(clean-thank you!) and lots of open parking for cars. I enjoyed our stop under the mature trees!

Bend in the River State Park was created after the Graves donated their land to the County of…read moreBenton. The park has benches for sitting, restrooms and manicured walking paths. What was disappointing was the lack of a paper map however the website https://www.co.benton.mn.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Bend-in-the-River-Regional-Park-2 Has a downloadable map that's very handy. The park has 3 / looks of the river with each overlook containing sign in to detail the history of the Mississippi River end the area of Benton County. it was also interesting learning about the prairie wildfires and how it affected the trees growing in the area. there are also several paths that lead down to the Mississippi River which gives you could access for fishing kayaking and general relaxing along the whispering Waters of the Mississippi River. That is your return to the parking area you can see the Benton homestead which was very interesting learning about life in the 1850s through the early 1900s. however I was disappointed that it seems like the house is not being used for anything and that is a disappointing fact because many young adults could learn about farming in early life if they restore the homes and then use them as a teaching museum. Overall it takes about 35 to 40 minutes to see the whole park and learn about the Mississippi River. It's definitely worth a stop if and only if you're staying in the area however I don't think I would go out of my way to come here unless I was visiting.

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.

I believe this is our fifth summer here. We have been to multiple family resorts, but Diamond Lake…read moreis a gem (pun intended, but true). We are here with our two daughters and four grandchildren. What makes this place special is that it's a small resort that cares about its guests and the lifetime memories that are created. The cabins vary in size: our cabin has five bedrooms, as well as two bathrooms, a good size living room, a well-stocked kitchen, and a deck facing the lake. Clearly the owners Bob and Julie have invested a lot of time, money, and expertise in continually improving the cabins, boats, swimming area, and many amenities. This is not to be taken for granted. Many resorts slide based once a returning guests ensure high occupancy. The lake is clean, and gently sloped making it great for kids. All activities (except pontoon boat rentals) are free including pedal boats, canoes, kyaks, lily pad, slide, paddle boards,safety equipment, games, volleyball, playground, and activities at the "Lodge." The cabins include an incredibly well-stocked kitchen (with high quality pots and pans), utensils, garbage bags, recycling, dish soap, dishes, etc. Each cabin has a grill that uses propane (included) or charcoal. Bob chats with each guest to ensure there are no issues and even knows the name of each kid! Julie is the plant and flower wizard, and chief bird specialist. Fifteen minutes away is Wilmer with large grocery stores, Target, and Walmart to supply all your grocery and shopping needs. Spicer is even closer, with smaller stores and a play area, Big Kahoona with miniature golf, boat rides with water guns, and a go-cart area.

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

Love this place! Tubing, snowboarding, skiing, cross country skiing! We did the snow tubing and…read morethey had 10 nicely groomed lanes and even at max capacity there was not that long of a wait. Easy to go online and reserve your two hour time slot which is plenty of time. Staff was friendly and helped give a push to start off if needed.

Love coming to this park! Lots of trails, there is a huge beach and a wonderful park as well!read more

Nice park, back of a winding road and nestled between the Mississippi River and the Rum River. Easy…read morepave paths to. Alena tour of the space. There's a playground, some picnic areas and a building the has restrooms and rental space too.

Residing between the great Mississippi River and the Rum River meet lies Peninsula Point Park. This…read morewas the first stop on my Anoka Adventure Day and it did not disappoint. STAR #1: The've posted a ton of information throughout about the park and its rich history. I really enjoyed learning about its significance to the indigenous peoples and trappers that settled in the area. STAR #2: Tons of grassy space for picnics, frisbee, and more! So go ahead and stay awhile! STAR #3: There's a small play area nestled back from the shoreline - so be sure to bring the littles! STAR #4: With docks and boat ramps aplenty, Peninsula Point Park seems to be a place fishermen flock too. STAR #5: There's abundant parking, though I'm sure it fills up fast on the weekends! Peninsula Point Park was definitely a hit and made for an excellent place to stop and catch some rays. I'll gladly make my way back next time I'm in Minnesota.