Lovely nature center inside the metro! I didn't have a chance this time to go into the visitor…read morecenter but the walking paths in the woods are very nice and secluded. There's some nice ponds throughout the woods that has swans geese and other birds. Theres also a playground near the visitor center. Great place to take your family or little ones for a walk in nature.

Great park with a mix of trails over marshy areas, water, and through woods. There are a lot of…read moreviewing spots and I got to see a lot of wildlife. Great easy hike. The nature center was also great. There's a mix of live native animals and interactive activities for kids. I also liked the viewing area where you could watch the bird feeders. A great spot for a visit!

Beautiful park with hiking trails. There's also a dog area so that's always a plus. The trails…read moreconnect to other regional trails so make sure you read the maps or bring your own so you don't get lost.

A great walking path if you don't mind a bug or two…read more Hike (or bike) along rice creek in several areas with plenty of newly remodeled benches to rest on. Many connections to other regional trails for the more adventurous. A small area park lies just over a foot bridge for the younger set.

This is a decent park overall…read more We like to walk here because the path is fully paved and it goes most of the way around the lake (Highland Lake). To get around the whole lake, you'll need to exit and walk on neighborhood roads in the same rotation that you've been moving and re-enter the park when you come across it again. I kind of wish that it went around the whole lake, but then again, I'm not a fan of eminent domain and steamrolling things. So I'll take it as is. There are newer benches throughout, plus a pavilion, plus grills and a small playground. Geese and ducks love the lake and rarely come on land, so hopefully no goose attacks are in your future. I cannot guarantee that, however. The parking lot is big, unless there are a lot of people there. Then it's not big enough. ;-) As I always say, "Better a Kordiak than a cardiac!" (Actually, I've never said that. Um, never mind!) Though it is good to get out and walk, I will say. (I do actually say that.) That's my 23 cents on this dealio.

Surprisingly peaceful, good short trails to walk, a nice "waterfall", and lots of lily pads in the…read moresummer!

Neighborhood park in Blaine (north of Northtown Mall). There's a nice playground. It also offers…read moreball fields, a basketball & tennis court, skating rink, and picnic tables. There's a walking/bicycle trail as well. They have a "parking lot" for parking since most of the park has 'no parking' in the park-side of the street.

Wooded ravine park sheltering the Rice Creek meandering through it. Between Highway 65 and…read moreUniversity Avenue, this park has the Rice Creek Regional Trail run through it. Multiple parking lots, picnic pavilions, four footbridges across the creek, many unmarked non-asphalted hiking trails. There are 2 playground areas, and an off-leash dog park. Come and explore the park when you're in the area!

This is an OK dog park. It's big, wood chips everywhere. Trees for shade, seems to be well…read moreattended. With one glaring problem. There are no trash bins inside the fence?!?!?!?!?! Did the people who planned this place not realize that dogs poop? I tend to give humanity the benefit of the doubt and believe most people want to pick up their dog poop, but to have to physically leave the park with your bag (which freaks my dog out to no end) throw it in the dumpster and then come back in? Really? There was so much poop in the park I spent the whole time looking at my feet trying not to step in anything, so I didn't talk to anyone and can't comment on the cliental. Throw us a bone with ONE TRASH CAN PLEASE!

Always friendly people, clean, quiet and nice park to bring your children to play…read more Out houses are available and clean.

This Blaine neighborhood park offers a full basketball court, picnic shelters & tables, a…read moreplayground, trails and a ice skating rink in winter. Today when we visited this park, the younger boys football team was out on the field practicing. It is 5.5 acres with street parking only. One big drawback is the portable restrooms ONLY.

An average park in Shoreview that seems to be geared for group gatherings and picnics. There are…read moretwo shelters for meets and scores of picnic tables throughout. Two parking lots as the park stretches along Victoria and then to a playground. There does not appear to be a beach or a boat launch. The waterfront has been left as natural.

This is a great place to come and take a walk as it has a super long trail. It has some of the most…read morebeautiful scenery as you walk along the lake.