Beautiful state park. Would definitely come back…read more Pros: -Beautiful scenery and lots of diversity in what you see (I.e. Kettle river, quarry areas, waterfalls, rapids, forests) -Campground had Atleast two vault toilets, showers and flushing toilets, and drinking water pump Cons: -Campground and the park office was a bit of a ways from the "action". Part of Wolf Creek Trail nearby the campground was pretty boring. -Drinking water was very iron-y..if the color or taste bothers you, bring your own drinking water

Nice trails. Great photo ops. Lovely small waterfall. Great views. Visited in October. Wished there…read morewere more bathrooms.

This garden is a must-see attraction if you're ever near the St. Cloud area. It looks as if it's…read morestraight out of a fairytale book! There are beautiful fountains, winding walkways, and charming trellises to enjoy - and the best part? It's completely FREE to experience. Munsinger Gardens holds historical significance as one of St. Cloud's most beloved landmarks, with its origins dating back to the 1930s. It has been lovingly maintained to showcase seasonal blooms, peaceful river views, and stunning landscapes that make every visit magical. Whether you're looking for a serene stroll, a romantic photo spot, or just a place to appreciate nature's beauty, this garden delivers!

These gardens are absolutely beautiful! The grounds are so well kept, with many different types of…read moreflowers. There is a cute ice cream shop on-site, and it is right next to the river walk as well. Super close to downtown, access to many restaurants. Lots of street parking which is a quick walk to the location. Great spot to check out with free time!

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!

Kids love this Splash Pad they run and play for an hour or more. I as a parent like it because…read morethere is no play ground so I don't have to be two places at once. They also have live music in the summer.

From the owner: Children's splash pad, wedding location & pictures hotspot, Summer Concert Series location.read more

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.

On our quest to visit all MN State Parks, this was number 31. We did a 3+ mile hike through lakes,…read morewoods, and prairie. Loved the lookout hill to be able to see the colors highlighted by the sun on a beautiful fall day. Trail was well marked, wide, and well maintained. Watch out for horse droppings as you share the trail. There were quick a few cars in the parking area but we didn't see a ton of people on the trails so nice to be able to spread out. Easy hike for most. Enjoyed the day here.

This is a nice state park to hike. The natural trails are well marked. They had clean bathrooms and…read morea place to refill your water bottle. Fall colors at peak this year were disappointing.

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

Love this location for photos! Beautiful! Under construction right now, but still perfect!read more

This is my first visit to a Sherburne County Park and Grams Park seems to be a gem in the county…read moresystem. The trails with its scenic view platforms and boardwalks are fun to get engaged in the parks open natural spaces. The picnic shelter is nice and well maintained. I live the Pilot Rock picnic tables in the park. I was impressed how they are restoring 24-acres of native prairie. Their approach is unique using conservation grazing with sheep and goats. They have a nature play area and are working on a new design. This is going to be an even better park when the planning is done.

Nice camping spots on the Mississippi River. Sites have plenty of room in between them. Each site…read morehas a grassy yard that the maintenance mows regularly. Bathrooms are clean. The only negative is that a lot of the campers don't pick up after there dogs, so you have to watch out when your walking by the pond grass area. PICK UP YOURS DOGS POOP!!!!

Great campground lots of trees and flowers two large decks to relax and enjoy the beautiful…read moreMissippi river . Nice playground . Nice little camp store . Close to everything but like your a million miles away lots are large and have large trees . Nice folks . We have decided to come here every season .

Newly opened FREE regional park just north of the Elk River Golf Club, is 427 acres of dense woods,…read moreprairies & wetlands. It is called the crown jewel of Elk River Park system (with good reason). This park offers: archery & biathlon ranges, cross country skiing trails, paved & grass trails, picnic tables, benches, and the Glacial Ridge Nature Play Area (fort building sticks, log balance beam, boulder scramble, log climbing, tunnels, benches and water pump feature). We took an evening hike with the Elk River Park & Rec Department and explored a nice trail. They arranged to have a demonstration of the Biathlon at the shooting range.

This is a great trail park to take walks. I give it four stars though, because there is no…read moreplayground for kids to play, and the wood logs that they have set up for kids to jump around are not safe and I have seen kids fall and get hurt. That aside, there's a nice covered shelter there, the trails are nice and clean and paved, they have plenty of maps everywhere along the trails and the nature is beautiful.