We had a wonderful time thanks to the special crew that works here. We were all first timers and…read morepretty nervous. They were patient and made us feel very comfortable. I did not ever feel rushed. I can't wait to come back for another round! The view is breathtaking and worth the drive just for that.

Great experience! Visiting from Texas and we did the 3 tiered zip line tour. Mark, Alan and May (?…read moreI didn't catch her name) were terrific and walked us through every step to ensure safety and fun. What a great crew! We've done zip lining before and having someone catch you at the end really takes the stress out of it. Kids, parents and grandma who happened to be in our group all had a lot of fun! Highly recommended. Takes a bit less than an hour (unless you want to go again) so it doesn't monopolize your day. The views are great; have fun! ^_^

LOVE this park, especially in Autumn! We used to reserve the picnic shelter from Dakota County for…read moreour kids' birthday parties. This was one of our kids' favorite playgrounds when they were 4-10 years old. The trails are beautiful and can range from a 2 mile hike around the lake to an 9 mile hike if you go all the way to Shultz Lake.

Jensen Lake Trail is part of the greater Lebanon Hills Regional Park, which is so big it has four…read moreseparate entrances. So far I've visited three of the four (the fourth is the Equestrian Trailhead though, and I don't have horses so...). For not being the "main" entrance, this one sure is nice also! There's plenty of parking available, including handicap parking. A short distance away is a large gazebo-like structure with a plentiful number of picnic tables, countertops, electrical outlets, fire pit, grills, firewood, trash/recycling receptacles, restrooms, water fountain, and water bottle refill station. You can apparently rent the gazebo, or just use it if it's available while you're there. Next door to that is a very nice children's playground, with a variety of swings (regular, bucket seat, handicap accessible, and tire swing) and structures. Plenty of benches nearby for adults to watch their kids too. The trail itself goes around Jensen Lake and connects to the rest of the trails around Lebanon Hills (most notable of which is the Voyager Trail). The loop around the lake is quite gorgeous, with many plank/boardwalks as part of the trail. It is mostly shaded, and you'll find a few park benches along it if you need to stop and take a break or just want to pause and soak it all in. I'm going to need to return soon to utilize the portage entrance on the west bank. I've been wanting to try this park's canoe/kayak "trail" for awhile!

I come here sometimes when my other fishing spots arent hitting. CUZ I AINT GOING HOME SKUNK TODAYread more

Cute little lake with a tiny playground perfect for small children. There's a nice fishing pier off…read moreof a peninsula just a short 0.25 mile paved trail walk from the parking lot. There's even a "Free Little Library" near the playground. The small lake is just 31.4 acres, so only trolling motors are allowed. I love the convenience of the boat launch when taking my paddle board out during early spring or late fall (when the lake isn't full of weeds). If you use the lake during the summer months, bring plenty of water and rags to wash the annoying algae and milfoil off. Canoe racks are available for rent from the city of Eagan if you're interested.

Beautiful grounds for a Y day camp! We visited this camp during their Harvest Open House. We…read moreenjoyed the camp lunch (grilled hot dogs & chips). Lots of activities for kids and families! Staff were friendly. Nice walk to Lake Kingsley.

This location is pretty big and has plenty of options for things to do. I do like the pool area for…read morethe kids. We have come here a few times because we were attending a class in the stage area. The only thing I don't care for is the older staff lady in the check in area. She is very unfriendly and I kinda dread going over her area

https://www.chaskamn.gov/674/Aquatics Summer may be winding…read moredown, but we still have a great place to go in the west community at the Chaska Community Center. Their aquatic park and pool complex is excellent. You can pay the nonresident entry fee and enjoy open swim. They've got a large waterslide for anyone over 48 inches tall but they also have the children's pool with the children's slide. Shallow area for play and a deep end for diving practice. Lifeguards on duty. The Grands love it. Nice locker rooms and plenty of vending machines. Check the website for pool times which change seasonally.

Every winter just before the 1st storm, the thoughts of being a kid creep into my mind. Nothing is…read moretruer than sliding down a big hill in a sled in cool white winter. Yes, it is not as nice as Buck Hill and have more choices. Brookside Park's hill have one major advantage that Buck's doesn't: have: it teach our kids the value and appreciation of climbing a big hill after a very satisfying ride down estascy. Every kid should learn value in life: nothing in this world is free - even it doesn't cost you a dime to slide on this hill...There is a price for this kind of fun. Brookside Park's hill is not too big or too small. In short, it is just right. I wish this hill were next door to my house when I was growing up...It would definitely would have ingrained in my head like my children today. Like I said before, just before the 1st winter storm, my kids and I wait patiently to attack this hill again. My son is 12 yrs old now and have only lived here for 5 years as of this writing. He may not remember any land mark in Bloomington because he doesn't know how to drive yet. I can guarantee you he knows what Brookside Hill is. Tip: bring a thermos with hot coa-coa...Your kids or date would think you are the greatest thing on earth. No, I have NO idea about the park in the summer.

Very nice park. Variety of entertainment for kids, as an adult love the musical parts of it...read more

Looked like an open course but the placement of baskets makes this a very fun course to play. Good…read morejob on layout of course! Several long with great technical shots.

We had Micah and Spencer as guides. They did a great job with estimating how far we would walk and…read moremushroom dad jokes. Even though they are not dads or brothers they might be long lost Scandinavian cousins or related to erling haaland. On a more serious note, very fun and a great afternoon activity.

We booked this tour to celebrate two birthdays and were excited to experience it as a family of…read morefour--three adults and one 12‑year‑old. Two of us have zip‑lined in multiple states, so we had a good sense of what to expect. This experience was very different. The self‑braking system was a surprise. As someone who has zip‑lined many times, I've never encountered a setup where guests are responsible for that level of braking. It requires significant strength and precision, and it's tough for younger participants. The platform situation also felt unsafe. Having 12 people standing together on small, swaying tree stands with no railings and very limited space isn't something we've seen at any other course. Usually there are stable waiting areas where you're not packed tightly with nowhere to hold on. The biggest issue was how the braking expectations were handled with our 12‑year‑old. We were told she was having trouble braking after several lines, but nothing in the trial run or early lines indicated she was far off from what was required. Instead of coaching her more, she and her mom were suddenly removed from the tour after line four. Since we're family, we all left--four fully paid participants. We weren't offered a refund. One guide mentioned the ropes course as an alternative, and while we appreciated being allowed to switch, it wasn't something everyone wanted to do--especially one of the birthday girls, who doesn't do ropes courses. So the celebration was essentially derailed. If the braking system truly requires adult‑level strength, the minimum age should reflect that. Saying "10 and up" is misleading when the physical demands are clearly higher. We understand and respect safety policies, but the lack of communication and the absence of any refund or meaningful alternative made the experience disappointing. We weren't removed for behavior--we followed every instruction. Unfortunately, this ended up ruining what was supposed to be a special birthday outing.