What a lovely discovery over between Hudson and Somerset. We purchased the annual pass to utilize…read moreTroy Beach and found out there are several other locations this pass is good for so decided to explore. This area rocks! The day we went we were just interested in swimming and the beach area, next time i will pack a cookout i think or rent one of the kayaks or canoes to float across the lake. There Wear your walking shoes as it is a pretty good hike from the parking spots to the actual place you swim or cook out.

It's a pretty neat place, but if you don't get parking down by the lake, you have quite a hike up…read moreand down a pretty big hill if u want to be by the lake.

Open with lots of wide open spaces during the Covid Times! The pit toilets are open, but it is…read morevery basic here (no running water or flush toilets). Located on the scenic St. Croix River, there's lots of wildlife to view (the birdwatching here is amazing!). Picnic tables along the wooded shoreline offers a shady spot to eat. Bring your lunch nd fishing poles and check it out!

So over run with canoe and kayak rentals that trying to load and unload your private boat, kayak or…read morecanoe is ridiculous. People set their lawn chairs and blankets up right on the landing and aren't smart enough to move when trailers are backing down. It's supposed to be a protected stretch of river way but apparently if you have money that doesn't matter. I've seen more than a few verbal and physical alterations between boaters and kayak/canoe rentals and shore fishermen. Park service is great at ignoring the problem even if it's happening directly in front of them. I drive miles north just to avoid the stress and hassle which sucks because I live in town. I have little faith this worlds longest construction project os going to accomplish much either. Save you happiness and go north or south to a different landing

Went kayaking here and it was a lovely spot. There's quite a bit of seaweed up towards the…read moreshoreline, but once you get past that, it's quite serene. It was very quiet out on the lake despite how loud the beach area was. They have a huge parking lot, bathrooms, a big playground, plenty of grassy areas for sitting, and a pavilion that you can rent out as well. It's great to have a lake like this right in the neighborhood.

A small, or compact park in Roseville in a built up area. Most of the land around the park is…read moreprivate, everyone has a deck, but there is room for visitor activities. A boat launch, beach, playground but not much in walking paths. There were a few cars parked on a 0 degree winter day as it is just a spot to pull over and kill time. I played around with my radio pre-sets because some streaming channels were gone so I had to scroll around for something else.. tough times in the 21st century.

I haven't been to Turtle Lake Beach since I was about 6 years old. My family and I used to come…read morehere in the summer many years ago when I was a kid, now that I have a child of my own and have moved back to the area- we frequent this lovely little beach. Pros: Clean Showers Changing areas Fairy decent bathrooms Picnic Tables Playground Boat Launch ( if you have a boat) Parking lot Covered areas I much prefer pools, but this lake is decent and fairly clear and you can swim out a little ways and its' still shallow. No lifeguards which is okay. We can use the inflatables here. Nice little local beach and park. Glad to revisit this gem.

Cute little park with parking! Very small, but looks like a makeshift boat launch along with some…read moreshaded picnic tables, fishing spots and a little pier. Great place to have a picnic (maybe grab some treats from kowalskis nearby) and watch the water and boats!

Small, free park on White Bear Lake. Lots of shade from the trees. On the Mark Sather Trail…read more(walking/bicycling trail). Off street parking lot, benches, picnic tables, grills, fishing dock, bike station for quick repairs, restrooms (that flush), little library, canoe/kayak access to White Bear Lake. Near Admiral D's & Tally's, there's lots of boat traffic so you can admire the boats and relax in the shade.

Currently this park is undergoing an improvement around the parking lot/street area. There is no…read moreplayground equipment here (but a hike across the fields can get you to the playground at Rice Rake School). Country Lakes Park has a paved trail, picnic tables and a scenic view of Reshanau Lake. In the past, there has been a fishing pier (but not yet out this season due to CV-19?). This rustic park offers a quiet view of the lake and basic picnic tables. There are no shelters/playground equipment/amenities but has lots of trees/nature/views.

Great park and many spots to explore! I stopped in with a friend for a quick hike and we walked…read moredown by the water and enjoyed some snacks by the river. It's nice that we have this park so close to the cities!

I've enjoyed all seasons at this state park: in the winter, I've snow showed, in the spring/fall…read moreI've hiked, and in the summer I've enjoyed the beach. I've been to all 69 state parks in MN, and this one is my favorite near the metro area. There is something for everyone, although the hike to the beach includes a steep incline which can be a bother if you are carrying lots of gear (chairs, umbrella, water toys, etc).

We took our 6 grandkids ranging in age from 11, down to 2 years old, and they all had a BLAST!!…read more The older kids loved the diving boards, and had fun with that, and the slides, and my younger ones loved the area that was really specifically for their age with smaller slides and lots of fun water toys. I will definitely come again with my grandkids!! Thank you!!

The students and staff there are extremely delicate and get offended easily. IHCC is extremely…read moreliberal and this coming from someone who is liberal, the students will make large issues over nothing. IHCC took liberal to a whole new level and makes the experience of learning uncomfortable. I would look elsewhere to take classes.