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.

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.

Medicine Lake is such a lovely lake and the perfect spot for a nice stroll. A perfect visit for…read moresolitude and also a nice lake to gather with a company of friends to walk and talk! It is located less than 10 miles from Minneapolis in the suburb of Plymouth, quick getaway from the city. There are lovely parks surrounding the lake, and the paths are nicely paved connecting to Minneapolis, Maple Grove, and Minnetonka. The paths are ideal for biking, running, and a nice stroll. There's lots and lots of parking, Medicine Lake is one of my favorite lakes and I love the walking paths something one can enjoy all year long with the change of seasons, oh the colors and the fragrance! It is one of the reasons I love living in the Twin Cities. The photos below is from my walk on Sunday June 12, 2022 which was a perfect early summer day.

I walked the 8 miles around the lake! I started and ended at East Medicine Lake Park. It was a very…read morewell marked path that stayed close to the lake 50-60% of the time! It was fairly well shaded by trees. Approximately 3 bathroom and water opportunities. I saw a lot of new beaches and fishing points on this walk. It took 3 hours with a few stops. Overall 5/5 recommend for novice hikers!

My kiddos love this park! Both boys, one 4.5 and the other 1.5, both have a blast whenever we go…read more The play structures are very new. Looks like they have been replaced within the past few years. The main structure is fairly large. I believe it has 3 or 4 slides and a tall 'rock wall' for climbing. My little one can navigate but it's high in the air so I prefer to accompany him up there. The smaller platform, for tots his age, has wide steps, a steering wheel, a gradual slide, and a hiding place underneath. Then there's this yellow globe type thing that they can crawl into bed spin. Neither have been much into it but I've seen a lot of older kids enjoying. Four swings, two regular, one for infants, and I believe an accessibility swing, too. Other aspects of the park include a covered picnic area, tennis courts, softball field, and a lit soccer field turned ice arena in the winter. Great for all ages!

One of my favorite places to go in the fall. I get lost every time. I'm in here and end up going on…read moredifferent trails every time. I eventually end up finding my way out. All the beautiful maples looks so beautiful in the fall. They have a small parking lot. If it is full, you could always park on the street where the trail entrance is. Be sure to keep an eye on signs so that you're not wandering into peoples private land.

I love these trails. I frequent the area regularly to walk my dog. There are a few muddy areas, but…read morenothing that is impassable. I love the old growth forests, the birds, and the flowers. There's some invasive species creeping in so i usually pull them myself (garlic mustard, tansy, and mullein). The deer enclosure in the middle of the park has a fallen tree that collapsed the fence so I'm sure deer have been able to get in there. Highly recommend this park anytime of year!!

Kind of a little hidden gem neighborhood park. There's not a ton of parking, like 4-6 spots total…read moreand it's kind of back in the side streets. Playground equipment is pretty new though, nice area for bigger kids and another space for toddlers. Cool the toddler area has artificial grass, unique touch. There's some covered picnic tables and a little trail loop that goes around the lake. I've only been a couple times now and there was no one else around.

That this park holds countless childhood memories for me is an understatement. It's a beautiful,…read morequiet, clean, friendly park for families to play or adults to walk/run. The lake/pond has a great gravel trail around it which is about .75 miles long. It's a great running path, and usually not crowded. There are three swinging benches off the path that are great places for breathing the fresh air and taking in the view. The playground has multiple levels of fun for kids from just walking through about 12 years old. Thanks Camelot for years of fun memories :)

Such a cute park. And the view is unbeatable. There is only 4 stars due to the fact the slides were…read moreboarded up. I understand things break, but they have been boarded for weeks and it looks trashy. I do love the swings located around the lake- that is a fantastic touch.

He Said: Great place for a solo hike, group hike, or…read moreeducational stroll with the family. The Center is right next to 394, but it would not know it, since the Center is very serene. The building is new and clean. There are many cool outside and inside things to do. Check it out. Pros: - Free - Near Minneapolis - Several things to do Cons: - NA

We happen to live across the street from the WHNC but only spent any significant there, starting…read moreabout 3 months ago. No good excuse for overlooking such a gem. Truly a sanctary from the staleness of the suburbs, it's really a fascinating if simple maze coursing around an interpretive center (for school field trips), an intricate hiking path (largely flat) and a small lake. Some wildlife, mostly deer, hares and turkeys, all tame. Biting insects feasted on us during the midsummer heat, but that's manageable with the right clothes and repellant. No domestic pets are allowed, though I have seen that violated here and there. Leave the dog at home. But if one simply wants a nature hike nearby in SLP, you wont do much better than the WHNC.

Wow! What an impressive sight! I was in the area to see the next door Millennium Gardens, but…read moredecided to extend my visit by walking down the trails. I ended up at the Hilde Amphitheater. There wasn't an event going on at the time, but the facility still really impressed me! Gorgeous piece of architecture, but also a really well maintained lawn and surrounding grounds that looked like it could accommodate a considerable gathering of people. There's a fountain near the memorial plaque, along with some statuary and some cute music makers for people to play with. I was quite enamored by the multicolored mosaic animal statues (I had to snap a photo with each!) near one of the entrances. I noticed a couple of port-a-potties and many trash cans. Also the geese waddling about the grounds were kinda cute. I'll probably look online to see if they're having any upcoming events that interest me, because it'd be cool to show up for a performance!

Support local arts!! Quaint theater with great talent! Went to a performance here and there is no…read morebad seat in the place. Small bar with some wine and snacks available to purchase at reasonable prices. All the staff were super helpful and happy to be there.