Great park to take the kids or take a walk. Landscaping is really well done and some fun statues to…read moresee. Lot of wildlife around. Plenty of parking at the community center. It's a bit on the smaller side but a great place for locals to stop by.

Wow! What a lovely, cute little garden...it's kind of tucked away behind the community center…read more....such a delight to discover it then to walk into the beautiful landscaping and flowers galore! Plenty of good paving, and there are benches and other types of seating all over the garden, making it a comfortable place to go to relax , rest and meditate. What a lovely place to visit!

I've been coming here for a while as a family for birthday parties, walks, and more recently…read morefishing, and this is definitely one of my favorite lakes to go to. The lake is infested with fish, so there are tons of sunny's and northern pikes, and the views are incredible. And their park is quite fun as well. Overall, this is an amazing lake for almost anything.

Beautiful lake with tons of great public amenities - playground, boat launch, beach & trail with…read moreplenty of little dock lookouts along the way! A part of the trail goes into a nearby neighborhood, and needed to use a map app to get back on track, but otherwise it was a lovely 35 minute walk around the lake!

Lovely little park. I walked on it on Labor Day Monday morning and was the only person…read morethere...peaceful (although you can hear highway noise, but that doesn't bother me). Although Google Maps claims it has a parking lot, I didn't find one. Parking seems to be residential on either 44th, 46th, or 48th Place North.

Another Hidden Gem: Noerenberg Memorial Gardens Review…read more Noerenberg Memorial Gardens is another secret I should have discovered sooner! As someone who lives nearby I stumbled upon it while planning a bike ride and it felt like I found a hidden oasis. The gardens really do live up to being a place of tranquility and fresh air and are a far cry from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The accessibility of the Noerenberg Memorial Gardens is a big plus. Being close to the Dakota Rail Regional Trail makes it a great destination for cyclists. I highly recommend incorporating it into a bike ride. The ride itself adds to the experience, you get to transition from the activity of cycling into the peacefulness of the gardens. This seamless transition makes for a more immersive and rewarding visit. The garden itself is beautiful. The attention to detail in the landscaping is obvious and it's visually stunning and calming. What struck me most was the quiet. Being right next to a busy road and yet it's so quiet. It's amazing how well the gardens filter out the noise and you can fully immerse yourself in the sounds of nature: birdsong, rustling leaves and maybe the gentle lapping of the nearby lake. It really feels like stepping through a "portal of tranquility" and instantly washing away stress and feeling peaceful. The atmosphere is what sets the Noerenberg Memorial Gardens apart. It's a place for quiet contemplation, a space to breathe deeply and reconnect with nature. Whether you want to read a book, meditate or just wander and take in the beauty around you this garden is the place. Feeling surrounded by beauty is both uplifting and restorative. Beyond the aesthetics the gardens offer learning and inspiration. Discovering places like this is valuable learning regardless of whether school is in session. Seeing the different plant species, appreciating the artistry and just soaking in the peacefulness can spark curiosity and deepen your connection to the natural world. It's a reminder that learning can be found everywhere and not just in a classroom. The Noerenberg Memorial Gardens are more than a garden but it's an experience. It's a must see for anyone looking for a peaceful escape. Proof that nature can heal and inspire and a reminder to slow down and appreciate what's around us.

Located right by lake Minnetonka, the Noerenberg Memorial Gardens is a intriguing memorial which…read moreI had the opportunity to partake in a walking tour offered by Three Rivers Park. Through walking through and visiting the eye-catching boathouse architecture and the historic barn which is part of the estate, I learned about the history of the memorial which was originally developed around 1890 by Frederick Noerenberg, a brewer who was one of the first entrepreneurs to establish a year-round home at Lake Minnetonka. Although the family house was torn down and the will was to just preserve the estate the overall feel of the property is still defined by the non existent house. A little disappointed that there are no actual garden with flowers, but the landscape is still stunning and calming that I would like to revisit on my own time.

A very lovely, family-friendly place, with lots of activities to do there. It has a very fun and…read morelarge playground for children. The beach is also very clean and fun. You can have barbecues.

Love the free regional parks. Lots of amenities! I was just there for a hike so didn't need much…read more There is lots of parking. The bathrooms are locked in the off season, but there are porta potties. I went for a hike and it didn't disappoint. I found ducks, geese, and deer. The only weird thing is the park is designed so similarly to Hyland that it confused me a bit as far as navigating.

Awesome baseball park for your teams or just to take your kids to and hit the ball around. From…read moreMay-July it is very busy but if you go early enough there are many baseball fields of all kinds to throw and hit on! They also have a batting cages where you coaches can throw live AB's. Awesome baseball park for all ages.

This park continues to be my favorite go to in the area, just beautiful! It can get super muddy…read moreafter it rains and hard to walk on. Go on sunny days with clear skies and you'll benefit from some beautiful reflections :)

This park is a great place to spend time! It has it all: walking paths, playground, baseball…read morefields, pavilion, and beach!