Great parks, grounds and community center! Tons of lovely options for kids and adults. Plus the…read morefarmers market is top notch.

What a great park for all ages! So many different areas to play, covered and shaded areas, access…read moreto water foundations. We did not bring our dog but saw dogs there. It is clean and well kept. Plenty of parking. We'll be back!

We did a quick walk down to the falls. It was impressive and pretty. There were a few people around…read moreso I didn't get the greatest nature only picture but it was worth the 100+ steps down and back and only took maybe about 15 minutes.

So beautiful. Worth the stop. You can either make a quick…read moretrip down the stairs or take the trails. The waterfall has a picnic area for family to hang out. Keep it clean cause it is so beautiful. You can get up behind the falls or play in it.

Great place to camp with your horse! One morning I was out pottying the dogs when a teary young…read morelady ran up asking if I'd seen her horse... He had gotten loose and was found a few hours later. The hiking trail we went on was wide and really sandy. Perfect for riding, but definitely a challenging hike. There is a paved path in the park too that goes through the woods. Not as scenic. The river is a ways from the campground. Not visible...

Great place to bike / nature playground was fun for little ones. Lots of good trails & campsites…read morewere nice

We were looking for a quiet, peaceful place to have a picnic away from the weekend crowds in…read moreTaylors Falls. So, we started driving up along the St. Croix River on County Road 16 off of Highway 95 in Taylors Falls. As we got further north, it became much more wild and natural with lovely views of the river, ponds, cattails, and birds perched in trees and flying about. We passed the South Lions Park and thought it looked nice. However, there were quite a few vehicles there that had boat trailers. We weren't sure if they were coming back soon, so we continued to look. Almost immediately we came to North Lions Park and found our spot! The entry is lined with large rocks, there's a picnic pavilion, playground, and direct access to the St. Croix River for hikers (not boats). There's pit toilets for use, if needed. We ate a table overlooking the river. There was a nice breeze and birds were singing around us. We even saw a pair of Bald Eagles perched high in a tree near us. It was such a beautiful spot - and one that we would return to in the future. This is definitely a hidden treasure of Taylors Falls!

Beautiful day and have the place to myself. Utterly…read morefantastic and lots of Hawks. No water in Lake Alice still.

Lovely state park! The trails were wide open and well maintained. The scenery this time of the year…read moreisn't the best but we still enjoyed exploring this park. We did the Hardwood Hills Loop, an easy trail about 4.2 miles and took us 1.5 hours. Plenty of parking. Great visitor center, heated bathrooms with flush toilets.

Name says it all-on Lexington in Blaine, chock full of athletic fields of all types: baseball,…read morefootball, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, tennis, pickle ball. There is a great playground area here, just park in the convenient parking lot. Picnic tables near the playground area (under the lovely oak trees), as well as a covered picnic shelter.

Willow River State Park was absolutely beautiful and ended up being one of our favorite stops. We…read morehiked the 0.4 mile trail down to the base of the falls, and while the climb back up was definitely steep and a workout, it was completely worth it. We were proud of ourselves for making it! The waterfall and scenery are gorgeous, and the whole park feels peaceful and well maintained. If you enjoy nature, hiking, and scenic views, this place is definitely worth visiting. We loved our time here and would absolutely come back again.

We wanted a spot that offered outdoor fun with a nearby city for lunch, and this park delivered!…read moreIt's huge.... offering hiking, camping, biking, swimming, and even skiing in the winter. There's always something to do no matter the season. Parking is $8, and on busy days you might wait a few minutes, but it's worth it. At the entrance, you'll get a helpful map (also available online) that shows all the trails and recreation options. We parked near the boat launch and took the 1.5-mile loop to the waterfall, a beautiful, family-friendly walk with no complaints from the kids! The waterfall itself is stunning. We kicked off our shoes, dipped our feet in the cool water, and climbed around the rocks above the falls. There are more challenging hikes if you're feeling adventurous, and it's only about 10 minutes to great Hudson riverfront dining afterward. We left smiling and saying, "That was so fun maybe we should get an annual pass!

Cedar Park (aka Dragon Park) is near the Forest Lake watertower. It's called that because its got…read morea dragon climbing net & slide (as well as usual playground features). It has a nice playground for most ages. There are benches, picnic tables and shelter, basketball hoop.

We discovered this park by accident. It's hidden back by one of the water towers in Forest Lake in…read morea neighborhood. We have come to call it " Dragon Park" since there is a big well constructed dragon you can climb up and slide down. There are some swings along with a merry go around and some other slides to climb on and your typical playground equipment. The dragon is a nice added bonus for the kids to play and climb on. 'There is also some type of enclosure to play a ball game- Not bocce, but another type of game with balls. Not the biggest park, but a nice option to take the kids to another playground.

New park in the Lexington Woods Addition off of Lexington Avenue in Blaine. The parking lot (off…read more131st Ave) is complete-including painting. This playground can boast the new Quantas 8.2 playground equipment-which the kids like. Adaptive equipment, lots of benches, shaded areas, parking lot/bike rack, as well as a porta-potty.

First time here. Wanted to spend about an hour walking the trails. Beautiful no matter which way…read moreyou looked. REALLY appreciated the posted maps at junction points, but we still got a little misplaced. We were out about 75 minutes and did not see the entire park-maybe half? Definitely coming back when I'm in the area. Highly, highly recommend. Many changes in elevation so be prepared for that.So sad I don't have a good picture to post.

This is Lindstrom's Wilderness & Swedish Heritage Park-all 125 acres! Right now it is…read moreunderdeveloped but has unpaved hiking trails, benches, off-street parking lots and a 1853 historic homestead, but they are making improvements. On our hike we saw 2 new wooden bridges built, as well as 3 rustic camping sites ($15/night) as well as helpful posted maps (see photo) to navigate around the park. The Chicago Lakes Water Trail goes through the park. There is over 10,000 feet of shoreline on 3 lakes in this park. Come out and check it out!