After a few duds, we were exploring other area parks while visiting family in Hudson. This was the…read morewinner! Expansive play area with towers, sandbox, slides galore, climbing walls, covered picnic area, benches, swings, tire swing, etc. There are also baseball fields, bathrooms available, and a great view of the Hudson water tower. The area is pretty enclosed, with much of it fenced, so we played with confidence that our wanderer child would be contained. :-)

Super pleasant park. I had some time during the week to take a stroll along the River here. There…read moreare lots of benches and plenty of grassy areas to sit down and just let the stresses slide away while enjoying this quiet pleasant park.

Loved this place! Beautiful sunset view. Calm place with many local restaurants! Had a beautiful…read morewalk and then got ice cream in the area.

What a great spot for our afternoon family outing kids 4- years old and adults. Interesting and…read moreeducational nature displays inside of the building included live frog, toad, snake and turtle and a 2 D display of local watershed. Outside is woodland with trails and a patio with table and chairs. We were here in early fall but it would be great any time of year. It is very accessible for wheelchairs and those who may have other physical challenges or just move slowly due to age. We will return for other seasons. Oh, it's all free to the public. A party room/ meeting space is available inside.

Abby who came to Stillwater library & hosted "amazing adaptations " did an amazing job! She was…read moreenergetic, well educated & good with the kids. You can tell she is passionate in what she does. She sure kept me engaged & interested when she spoke. Maybe even more than the kids Thanks, this is a great idea to travel to different locations to educate ppl. Come to Woodbury or Lakeland next!

Great park and many spots to explore! I stopped in with a friend for a quick hike and we walked…read moredown by the water and enjoyed some snacks by the river. It's nice that we have this park so close to the cities!

I've enjoyed all seasons at this state park: in the winter, I've snow showed, in the spring/fall…read moreI've hiked, and in the summer I've enjoyed the beach. I've been to all 69 state parks in MN, and this one is my favorite near the metro area. There is something for everyone, although the hike to the beach includes a steep incline which can be a bother if you are carrying lots of gear (chairs, umbrella, water toys, etc).

A great place to take the kids to play in the sand along the shores of the St. Croix. Clean water…read moreand places to grill or sit at a picnic table. It is one of the county's parks so you have to purchase a 25.00 for the year pass or a day pass for 7.00. They have an employee there during open hours to watch the water and people. Parking is right there. The water/beach can be a little tough on the feet with some rock areas. Wear water shoes and bring your chair you can just enjoy a little bit of the blue Wisconsin sky. There is no alcohol allowed or pets. It is typically a very calm crowd and they close early so no late night swimming...

Riverfront park with sidewalks, bridges, a bandshell (that hosts various events), and the cool…read moreHudson sign. If you walk a little farther, you will find the small beach area to swim and play in the sand. My brother also brought my kids to a "playground," which ended up being a collection of body weight exercise stations across from the library. :-) There are benches, tables, and green space throughout to enjoy reading under a shaded tree or a picnic with the fam. They were setting up for a concert when we were there and there was a bunch of seating and green space directly in front of the bandshell. This is a small, easily walkable park, adjacent to all of the cool riverfront restaurants and charming downtown shops.

The front half of a larger park, that has a handful of pedestrian paths with good views of the lake…read moreas well as the river. It has more lawn than the back half, several decorative monuments and it's adjacent to some of the nicer restaurants in Hudson.

Lovely 2 playground options with mini parking lots, free little library and a rock climbing wall…read more The bathrooms are closed during the winter months. There are some picnic tables to rest on or have a snack when you're done playing. Lots of fun and different things for the kiddos!

I'm going to rhyme this whole review to try and make this…read morefun for you This park is neat and lots of fun rhyming's hard so now I'm done. FIELDS & TRAILS Thanks to a few Eagle Scouts (and other community members) there are hiking trails throughout and two ball fields (Hudson and RF youth groups *reserve these fields most weeknights in the summer months.) My favorite part of the park is the wide open space to throw the ball for the dogs and the walking trails. You won't like these trails if your goal is to powerwalk through the park. These are more for leisurely exploration type walks. They're not paved or consistently maintained (not a criticism). Occasionally a tree or large branch will fall onto the paths and that's where they stay. It's half the fun trying to figure out how to get up, over or around the obstacles. PLAYGROUND It's not a very big playground but the usual things are here....a space net, slides, one of those big structure things with the bar like dealybobs and the track climber thingies. So I'm not exactly a playground equipment expert, but I do know that all you really need for a good time is a swing, and this park has one. Adjacent to the kid stuff is a nice covered pavilion with picnic tables, electricity and an old hand pump for water. Clean restrooms too, so kindly leave the poopin' in the woods to the dogs - and BYOB to clean up after Rover. TRAFFIC & NOISE There is none. * Call Troy Township for more information on reserving the ball fields: 715-425-2665

Breathtaking view high above the St Croix River separating Minnesota from the Great State of…read moreWisconsin! This park is not easy to find, but if you have time and you are a sightseer, you should make the trek off the highway to find this place. You can sit amongst ancient Indian burial mounds (at least 5 of them) and watch the watercraft travel by below. The park is well groomed, has many sightseeing benches and some picnic tables available. Like I said, the view is amazing. You can see up and down the river below, and it's kind of neat to think of the history this spot must have had with the many burial mounds around. They are well marked and easy to see. Chained off for obvious reasons, but you can go right up to them. The only draw backs to this view is the noise of the traffic going across the I-94 Bridge located below and a little to the south of the park. I'd is interesting to watch the traffic, but it does create a bit of a constant hum. The other interesting thing is that the roads are not really marked that well so you might end up in a dead end on your way out!

This nice little park demonstrates the river-lake dichotomy of the MN-WI border. You can appreciate…read morethe nature here in a sort of unique geography.

FIVE STARS! My first experience kayaking. Paige was my teacher and guide, leading the way. Chris…read morewas my protector, rescuer and cheerleader who untangled me a number of times. I felt very safe with this team. Very professional. They made the trip a fun experience. Highly recommend Kinni Creek to first-timer kayakers!

Kinni Lodge is an adorable bed & breakfast/cabin. It has three rooms to rent with a shared full…read morekitchen and living room. There is a hot tub and grilling area. Each room has a closet, fireplace, tv, dvd player, and bathroom. All doors lock with your room key for privacy and security. Every morning there is breakfast prepared; muffins and cinnamon rolls, english muffins, fruit, juice, coffee, tea, etc. It has a full kitchen. The lodge is off the river and only blocks from downtown. It allows everything (or a lot at least) to be within walking distance. I highly recommend this place for a place to stay. Much better than a hotel with a great amount of character. When you set up reservations make sure to ask about payment. It was cash only so clarify upon reservation.