This is mostly for the soccer fields as I tend to referee out here quite a bit…read more Since this is in the hinterlands of SE section of the TC metro area, you will always get nice, green grass fields, that are not overplayed like the National Sports Center. Parking is ample for the four soccer fields and I believe the many softball baseball fields. In the distance I see restroom facilities (never used them) and a playground for kids to climb on. It really is a nice park. It's just a bit of a drive to get to but I can't knock it for that because it is an amenity for the people of IGH.

A genuinely beautiful park, complete with a lake, cross bridge and plenty of open fields…read more They have enough paved roads to host a free 5K every Saturday at 9 am. https://www.parkrun.us/hamletpark/

We love this park. The courts are really nice to have. I can't wait till the extend it more with…read moremore baseball fields.

Loved this playground! Came on a sunny and beautiful day so my kids and I could play at a new…read moreplayground. The bathrooms were closed, but so grateful there was a portapotty close by.

I forgot how many times I have driven by and didn't realize there was a nice playground here. It is…read moreright by beside the main field. There are quite a few baseball fields for the baseball players to choose from. The playground is a little worn, but serves its purpose. A smaller area for the smaller kids and the one for the bigger kids with bigger slides and geared more for the older kids. There is a tire swing, and some cute little spring toys kids can rock back and forth on. There are restrooms available. Picnic tables Places to sit. There is a plaque explaining how the fields were named which was an interesting read. I never knew, but pretty cool.

Highly recommend going to a St Paul Saints baseball game at CHS field. They are the minor league…read moreteam to the Minnesota Twins. There is plenty to do other than just watching the game. Lots of fun things once you stroll around the beautiful baseball stadium. Lots of fun things and interactive items for kids to partake in. For example my son made a bookmark towards centerfield and they had a great playground set for him to get some wiggles out. There are lots of options as well for parking. We parked over by Union Depot since we were at an event earlier in the day there.

We love coming here for a saints game in the summer! It is an annual tradition for our family. We…read morepark in the tailgating lot usually and spend some time there before the game. Quick and easy walk to the field, just right around the corner. The kids usually don't like to spend time watching the game, they usually come for the dippin dots and the games. They have a kids area set up with a playground, games that include pitching, rock climbing and bounce house unlimited play for $10 and it usually includes a free hat. Lots of tasty food and beverages available for purchase all throughout. They have different events for the game and the ones we go to usually have food trucks and fireworks at the end. They also allow us to go on the field afterwards. It's a really fun family activity when the weather is nice!

We have been to this Sports Center for various events. The Open skate is our family favorite. They…read morehave 2 indoor rinks and an outdoor rink. It's quite busy with hockey events. They have concessions available. Rooms for parties. We'll maintained. All around a great feature to have in the community.

If you live in Woodbury and have kids...more than likely you spend some time here to do extra…read morecurricular sports...they have soccer fields, ice rinks (2 indoors and 1 outdoor). They have a great concession stand where every person in the family will be happy with their wide variety of choices. In the summer time, it's next to one of the best ...if not the best playgrounds/splash pads in Woodbury. (Madison's)

After yesterday's paddle, I gotta say this place is bliss…read more I'd kind of scoped it out a few days prior just by taking a hike around the entirety of the lake to see what all it had to offer besides hiking and biking. I'd parked over by the larger beach (Nokomis Main Beach) on the west side (there's a smaller one on the east side), utilizing the free parallel parking which was available since it wasn't yet a busy afternoon rather than the pay lot. The large beach is quite nice, with some play equipment for the kiddos, a decent restroom facility, even a eatery/ice cream place. Seasonally, there's also a rental place for kayaks/canoes/swan boats if you don't have your own. There's another parking lot on the north end which is nearby a dock that's great for putting in your own kayak/canoe. This is also where you'll find the nearby Community Center with lots more play equipment and tennis courts outside, as well as gyms and rooms inside (open in the afternoons/evenings). It looks to me that the community center offers a lot of classes/activities for kids throughout the year that you can sign up for. I took a quick detour inside and admired their small common area with little library, fish tank, art, etc. Walking around the entirety of the lake will also take you over the car bridge, which offers some nice views. Just north of that bridge is also where the fancier boats are anchored. When I came back the second time with my inflatable kayak, I was able to easily get out onto the water and enjoy my time. Lovely warm September day meant lovely warm lake water, and I paddled the length of it and back, stopping frequently to just lay back and vibe. I especially enjoyed relaxing at the southern end of the lake where the planes fly directly over on their descent into MSP airport. So cool to marvel at!

Love walking around this lake. Cool beach fronts and nice open fields with playgrounds.read more

This is a really nice baseball field. Decent priced concessions. Plenty of parking. It's…read moreentertaining to see if the foul balls might hit a passing car driving on 140th. They rarely do, if ever. The only bummer is the overflowing garbage and portapotties. PU. Granted it's a Sunday night, but it's a Sunday night of a tournament. An extra clean would be much appreciated! The volunteers at the concession stand were quick and friendly! The prices can't be beat! Very reasonable. Bummer they ran out of hot dogs, but understandable under the circumstances. We've been to this ballpark quite a few times and it really is a nice facility. Thanks Apple Valley!

My personal favorite park in the City of Bloomington. Lots of memories as a child here at Running…read morePark. Great big hills that make for perfect sledding in the Winter months, and fun hills to bike down in the Summer / Spring / Fall. Lots of geese, be on the lookout for goose poop or you may end up with some dirty shoes! There are 4 benches at this park, most of which have a great view of the pond. The warming house is typically only open / staffed during the winter months in the PM per ice skating staff and in the summer afternoons by some youth group / day care personnel. It may also be open when sporting events are scheduled to take place here (i.e. football, baseball / softball, and soccer games). It's a very tranquil place to get some fresh air and enjoy the peace and quite. In the winter months they build two ice hockey rinks and ice-over the whole field for just regular ice skating that connects both the hockey rinks (as depicted in one of the first Yelp photos for the park). Lovely parking lot to get some peace and quite on a lunch break, it's pretty common practice to see people park facing the pond and enjoy their lunches. Very watchful neighborhood, the local community isn't afraid to call 9-1-1 if they see funny business going on here - which is great because it keeps it a safe and clean park for those who wish to enjoy it as intended. I've always felt safe in this park, even by myself.

This is a really nice sports complex! Golf, soccer, lax, baseball! It has it all!…read more The bleachers at the baseball fields are really nice with some umbrellas in between for shade or light rain protection. The grass and infield are well taken care of. It's a little tricky to find it...driving through the park and ride lot to find the road to the older kid's baseball field. There's only portable bathrooms. Since it takes forever to get anywhere else since this complex is nestled between historic Fort Snelling and the airport. You could take the light rail to the Fort Snelling stop but you'd have to walk 3-4 blocks to get to the ballfields. The old buildings from the fort are quite photogenic and fun to take pictures of until the game starts. You can hear the roar of the crowd, the roar of interstate traffic, and the roar of the planes overhead! Still a really nice complex to meet all of your sporting needs super close to the cities.

We live in walking distance of woodridge and we've been going here since my kids were little. It's…read morean adapted park so there is something for every kid to be included in play which makes my sped teacher heart happy! My kids are 7&8 and have so much fun here. We've even done a few birthday parties at this park. They do have an indoor area you can rent as well.

Came here for a baby shower and was amazed at how large the playground is with a variety of play…read morestructures, some that I've never even seen before. The grounds seem kept well and maintained and there are facilities for restrooms as well as rooms available to use for events. A good place to host and keep kids entertained.