Perfectly adequate experience for hiking. Definitely got the impression that this park is more…read moregeared towards winter cross-country skiing purposes. Though there is also a mountain biking path. There is both an East and a West entrance to this park. The East entrance seems to more be the main entrance with a tennis court, hockey rink, children's playground, and little free library. The West end however has a younger children's playground and a gazebo with ample picnic tables and a grill. Both ends have trash/recycling bins and a port-a-potty. No plumbed toilet facilities and no water fountains (this fact admittedly lowered my rating of the place). Trails are all pretty wide (again, to accommodate the cross-country skiers), and there are a decently number of maps posted periodically along the route to help you keep track of where you are. The outermost loop is 3.2 miles, so this would be a decent place to practice your 5k, especially if you want frequent elevation changes. I didn't find the scenery to be all that stunning compared to some other spots I've found around MN, but it was still reasonably pretty here and there. Nice large parking lots on either end.

I love this Burnsville area! Feels like I am hours away from the city. The trails here were nice…read more Took my dog around the loop. Very peaceful....

I love parks, all of the time…read more We came to this park to check out the Clue game happening now in Richfield, about 3:00 on a "school" day. I'm trying to visit fun places, but I'm definitely avoiding weekends! Nice walking paths, and signs encouraging people to walk clockwise. Lots of people didnt care, but walkers were still social distancing. The basketball courts were all full, but everyone was playing half court only and it looked like all the groups could have been families. There were people on the playground, but I noticed they had a big container of Clorox wipes with them! Every city seems to have its own rules about playground. Some playgrounds are closed, some are play at your own risk. We've decided to decline for now. We brought our binoculars to look for birds and of course we saw some, but nothing super special.

The bike park was a fun place to take my nephews. The bike park works for a variety of ages and…read morethere is also a nice playground.

Fantastic park that's a bit hidden which makes it less busy. Large playground area, many benches…read morefor picnics, walking/biking trail and baseball fields. Lots of parking too. We are glad that we found this park that is close to us!

There's more to Rahn Park than first meets the eye! Obviously there is the large gazebo structure…read more(with picnic tables, countertops, and electrical plugs + an indoor area with bathrooms) that is very modernized and sleek. Basketball courts, tennis courts, and kid's playground. On the other side of the school is a large open grassy area for soccer or other sports, as well as a baseball diamond. There's a port-a-potty nearby too (seasonal, removed for winter). But my favorite feature by far is the wooded area nestled within the tree cover. It has four entrances and a branching path to each. The trail isn't terribly long (probably less than a mile, if I had to estimate), but it's quite gorgeous nonetheless and feels like an escape from the surrounding residential/commercial sprall. Some decent elevation changes, and the trail is somewhat narrow in some spots. There's a bench by the tiny lake if you need a break or just want to relax a bit. You'll see wildlife like cute squirrels leaping about. It's protected from the wind, so even on a chillier day, it's great for a short hike.

This is a cute park near a school. It has a couple tennis courts and a basketball court behind the…read moretennis courts. There are some trails but I haven't walked them to see where they go. Rolling hills may make sledding in the winter a bit fun. There are playground sets and a hockey rink also. This park has Porta-potties. Seems well kept.

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!

Lovely little sandy beach with lifeguards, bouyed water boundaries, and semi-private shower and…read morechanging areas. Closest to a California beach experience I've found in the Twin Cities thus far.

There really isn't anything negative to say about Antlers Park…read more While visiting family in Minnesota, we stopped to pass the time as we waited to head off to the airport one evening. The park is beautiful. It has plenty of space for children to ride their bikes, rollerblade, and there's even a playground for the little ones. There's a nice beach area where guests can splash around in the water and rent kayaks and paddle boards. Towards the front of the park, there is a restaurant dining area, and I was a little bit surprised to see that they even serve some alcohol beverages. The park is kept very clean, easy to read signs and plenty of picnic areas to barbecue and spend the day with your family at. I wish we had more time to spend an entire afternoon here because the weather was perfect and it's a great way to get the family outside.

This park is SPECTACULAR!! I really wish we lived closer!…read more While there is a lot of free parking, this place can get really full! Because it is such a large park with a playground, it doesn't feel crowded though! There is street parking and an overflow lot as well. This place has a playground, clean indoor bathrooms, spots for fishing, food and drinks(including ice cream!) My favorite part was the fire pit! There are so many picnic tables and other pavilions! I couldn't believe how well taken care of this place is! The beach was pretty and also taken care of! You can swim in the lake! We will definitely be back this season!! Great spot for families!!

Absolutely loved it! Visited while traveling for work and…read moreneeded to kill some time before my flight. Will definitely love to come back and spend more time there. Recommend

The refuge is a great place to explore nature. There are many trails to hike both short and long…read more The Visitor's Center has a wonderful display and activities. There is also a viewing area where there are bird feeders. A favorite is the turkeys that stop by! The staff here are helful and friendly. They also plan community events that are always fun and educational.

I absolutely love the park. It's always clean and neat, I do tai chi in the park and there's plenty…read moreof shady spaces and pretty places to do it.

My wife and I volunteered on a Saturday to help with the MDA muscle walk in 2025 and Wolfe park is…read morea hidden gem. There are tennis courts and sand volleyball and a wonderful playground for kids. They even have a lap pool and awesome water park with some real cool slides in St Louis Park. There is a nearby Target and Steel Toe Brewing if you want to grab a beverage or go shopping. There is a great media museum nearby as well. There is a pavilion where you can use the restroom and it was a perfect host for the event with a trail that runs a mile around a small lake. I am glad we found this place after 26 years!