This is such a great spot to take kids since there is a playground but right across the street you…read morehave a lot of walking trails and I think it's really well paved out and you can choose which trail to take depending on the distance you want to walk. They have plenty of parking and it's an activity you can do all seasons.

I liked this lake a lot. I think the size of the beach and the proximity of bathroom facilities &…read morenearby playground is perfect for toddlers and young kids. I also like how less crowded it is compared to other bigger beaches/lakes.

I would recommend adding a canopy to the food tables, away from the beach. We had to wait out a…read morestorm, and weren't allowed in the water, and it would have been nice to have somewhere covered to wait. Also, I wish they had slides or lily pads and some more fun things for the kids. Finally, I know it is a chlorinated lake, but it was gross seeing all the goose poop on the bottom of the pond.

I walked past this while on the trails with my dogs. Have not been there for swimming, but it looks…read morelike it would be great fun. Huge sandy swimming area and lots of parking close to the entrance. The walking trails near there are beautiful and not too hard to navigate.

Maybe I don't want to leave a 5-start review because then the secret is out…read more I'm searching for nice, quiet beaches around Blaine. I got tired of Anoka County Parks beaches with lifeguards because they tend to be overcrowded and loud. But that's a different post... Golden Beach was recommended to me a couple of years ago, and I finally took that advice. Easy access off of Lexington, down a quiet residential street. No wonder it's a hidden gem. I had no clue this was back here. A big parking lot right next to a playground. The lot was just re-tarred, but no lines were painted yet. The beach is not visible from the parking lot/playground due to a hill... added privacy. A slight walk to the beach made us pass a clean bathroom and pavilion. On the way back to the car, I noticed there was a concession stand open. Must be on the back side of the restroom building. There was another path leading into tree cover (away from beach path)...did not explore where that went. The beach is narrow and long. There was a retaining wall separating the sand from the grass. Prefect place for kids and adults to sit on while getting sunscreen put on or their swim shoes. Lots of grass to sunbathe in. Big mature trees to find shade under for those not wanting to fry as they watch the water. The swimming area is not roped off. To one side is high reeds. To the other is a fishing dock. Kid swimmers were either out in the open or towards the reeds. I dipped my toe in...87 degrees out and it was cold. There was staked signage that the water was treated with something (I can't remember what). It said the water was safe to swim in, but not to drink it (people and pets). The water didn't look clear, no algae. A very lovely beach. How no one reads this so that it stays that way!

Local Golden Lake Park is a public park on the lake. No outboard motors are allowed on this small…read morelake, so it's a quiet lake to enjoy. Fishing, swimming, hiking, canoe or kayak here. The playground equipment and picnic shelter are closed due to CV-19.

White Sand Beach is a true hidden gem of a beach in the cities, especially for those who like to…read moresit back and take in the beauty of the Mississippi River that flows by the beach + nice hiking/walking trail before you find yourself at the beach and enjoying the spectacular views and soft natural sandstone sand! Bear in mind there is quite a few old firewood chips scattered all over the beach. A little annoying how they are scattered everywhere, but luckily it's not a huge issue, but just don't be surprised or disappointed when go. Seems like it's a popular spot for locals to host intimate bonfires, which I love this spot for a fun summer night bonfire with friends. Just make sure to "Leave No Trace" practice by cleaning up all bonfires and throwing away left over trash. Love that there's a few trash bins down by the beach! Overall great place to check out!!

It's a nice beach! There aren't amenities there, but you just need to plan ahead and you're good to…read morego. It was busy, but easy to find a space. Be aware that parking can be tricky and you need to walk a few blocks from where you park to the beach.

Overall, I had a good visit. The place felt clean, the staff was polite, and everything went…read moresmoothly enough. It was not perfect, but the experience still felt comfortable and positive. 2.

We love this pool. My only complaint is when teenager life guards are inconsistent with rules…read more I've seen them put a stop to harmless behavior and do nothing when a special needs child was being harassed/splashed by other children. Onto the positive...the zero entry is great for little ones. Tons of shade so you can get away with applying sunscreen less. Overall will keep going, but wish that life guards had a little better judgment on when to step in and when to let kids play.

LOVE this pool! I wish it stayed open for another week, but we're so glad we only live 1/2 mile…read moreaway - we get season passes every year

Great splash pad, cool playground and lots of green space. My girls love coming here on a hot day,…read morethe water area is pretty big with plenty of seating along walls, benches and a pavilion area. Nice bonus having the concessions and changing/restroom area close by.

My boys requested to go to a park they hadn't been to yet and we found this place! Definitely worth…read morevisiting! The grounds are huge! Footballs fields, volleyball courts, baseball fields! This place has a splash pad, large playground, a tots play area for the little kids, bathrooms, and an area that sells snacks (I'm assuming during the summer months) There is a TON of parking and the grounds were clean! My kids had a blast here!

This is a beautiful beach! Plenty of sand and grassy areas to sit. The parking lot is a good size…read moreand there's a second parking lot across the street for the playground. That being said, I do want to make a note that the Playground is in a completely different area than the beach. Even though it's right across the street, you cannot see the beach from the playground and vice versa. They have single stall toilets, which were pretty nice as well. The area was clean and beautiful landscaping/pollinators!

It's a very nice area for morning walks and I love that you are pretty close to the lake. I feel…read morelike being in MN you have such a great selection of parks with a lake view given we have so many.

Very, very late review of maybe my favorite of the chain of lakes…read more Even though it's connected to much busier lakes it seems more secluded and quieter than the others. It does have a smattering of large homes but much of the shoreline appears almost uninhabited despite being surrounded by the city. Walking along the lake shore can be a relaxing way to pass some time. Even driving by seems calm and peaceful if you're not in a rush. A bonus is my book is that the Lake is next to the Cedar Lake bicycle trail which skirts the North shore.

The lake offers ample shore fishing opportunities…read more Trail Pedestrian is almost 2.miles and the bike is around the same I believe You can grill, do cross country skiing when it's winter I heard. You need to paid for parking lot. Is connected to Lake of the Isles. I post a video of the lake.