A fantastic little 1.1mi loop around a lake in Eagan. This park also features an impressively sized…read moregazebo with picnic tables, fire pit, restrooms (seasonal), grills, trash/recycling, and even concrete cornhole. There is a children's playground as well with a wide variety of features like swings, climbing walls/ropes, diggers, slides, spinners, and more-- you and/or your kiddos are gonna have lots of fun here. The playground is on gravel. There's also a volleyball court with sand, and lots of open grassy space to kick or throw about a ball. Seriously excellent amenities. The trail has inconsistent surfaces-- some of it is paved, other parts are dirt and gravel. Just something to be aware of (it wouldn't work well for skateboarding or rollerblading, for example). There are a couple docks you can fish off of or just sight-see from. A wooden bridge across the lake makes for excellent photographs. There is also a boat ramp (walk to, not drive to). The parking lot is pretty large with many spaces.

I liked this park. They had a nice mile loop around the lakes. They have a small free lot.read more

We love frequenting this playground! The many play structures are perfect for all kids…read more Bathrooms on site.

Best park hands down I been here for 10 years I seen a lot of parks but this the best oneread more

Came here to see the fall colors mid October. They looked so beautiful! I loved how easily…read moreaccessible the trail was. It's fully paved and has a few winding bridges, one that goes above a lake. You could easily spend several hours here because the park is so large! The people on the trail were really friendly. I loved seeing all the wildlife along the trail too. We spotted several caterpillars and saw ducks and different birds in the distance. The fall colors were very beautiful and the trail was wide and relatively empty for a Sunday mid-day. I absolutely loved it. Would definitely come here again in the future !

I explored Lebanon Hills Regional Park today for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the…read moreamount of the trails and activities this park has to offer. We ended up walking 2 different trails. Both trails led around lakes and were mostly shaded by beautiful mature trees, which provided a nice escape from the sun today. I can't wait to go back for more outdoor adventures and recommend you check it out too!!!

Whitetail Woods is such a great park system tucked near the University of Minnesota agricultural…read moreresearch farm. It's one of my favorite nature spots close to the Twin Cities. Even though it's not far from the metro, once you're out on the trails it really feels like you're deep in nature. It's quiet, peaceful, and you can't hear any city noise. There are plenty of trail options with different lengths and scenery. You'll find trails around the lake, wooded paths, prairie areas, and a mix of paved and natural surfaces. It's also very dog friendly, which is a big plus. They've done a great job with the amenities too. There's a nice play area for kids, restrooms, and well-maintained paths. One of the best things about this park is that it rarely feels overcrowded.

I love this park! Whitetail Woods is a relatively new part of the Metropolitan Parks System, but…read moreit has quickly become a favorite. It is close to the cities, yet when you're walking/hiking/snowshoeing, or whatever, it feels very isolated. Part of that in nature feel is because it is primarily surrounded by federal or state wildlife area and a U of MN researh farm. We first discovered if for snowshoeing and it continues to be one of our favorites for that activity. There's hiking trails you can walk on, or you can explore your own path. The terrain is varied with flat plains, lots of hills, plus swamps. Though we love it best in Winter, it is beautiful for hiking during any season. There's enough variation in terrain that you can get a good workout. Though it has become more popular as people have discovered it, it is still large enough that you do not feel overrun. There are also camper cabins if you would like to stay overnight. Highly recommend as an outdoor escape.

We live in walking distance of woodridge and we've been going here since my kids were little. It's…read morean adapted park so there is something for every kid to be included in play which makes my sped teacher heart happy! My kids are 7&8 and have so much fun here. We've even done a few birthday parties at this park. They do have an indoor area you can rent as well.

Came here for a baby shower and was amazed at how large the playground is with a variety of play…read morestructures, some that I've never even seen before. The grounds seem kept well and maintained and there are facilities for restrooms as well as rooms available to use for events. A good place to host and keep kids entertained.

A very scenic and historical park that's not too well known. Easy parking and there are heated…read morerestrooms. If you like to read about where you are there are a few interpretation points. Catch some great views of the ol' Mississippi and look for the climb up lookout point. If dad gets bored with the whole thing he could head over to the ah 'gentlemen's' club at the corner of the highway turn.

Great little park to visit, with an interesting history as a combination railroad and car bridge…read more Definitely recommend reading the information points with the history of the bridge. I stopped by on a beautiful, cool morning and the the walk out to the end of the bridge was peaceful and it was calming to spend a few moments out on the bridge looking upstream and downstream. I wish I had my bike with me, because this park connects up with a longer trail that looked like it would be very enjoyable to ride.

A popular park with an emphasis on nature, meaning they haven't cut every tree in site and crew cut…read morethe grass. Plenty for us tree huggers to appreciate with some winding trails. Great views along the bluff and then we realize this park area just keeps going. There is modern 'Gathering Area' for indoor events and room outdoors for your 250 guest outdoor wedding pending Minnesota's rapidly changing weather. Bikers follow a trail from Hastings and then head south, we hikers can hike till we near drop.

Loved this park! We visited on a beautiful sunny mild winter Feb morning. The path is paved so easy…read moreto walk. It follows the river with some stunning bridge views over ravines. We saw several hawks and bald eagles. It looked like they had some non-paved trails that were marked for cross country skiing which I assume would be available for walking in the summer. Will definitely be back!

Clean park, with a large playground ages 5-12, with multiple rotating play toys, and climbing…read morestructures. Small playground for under 5, two sets of swings. Large soccer field and volleyball area. Two large shelters with picnic tables and grills and a really nice water splash pad.

My 4 year old had so much fun playing at this park. It's a really unique place with tons of little…read moreplaces to explore.

Fabulous little oasis - small enough to stop for an hour or so in the evening, yet big enough to…read morewant to come back again and again. Splash Pad is fun, works well, and has a solid stream of kids coming and going. Bring some small toys - ping pong balls or floating bath toys for the little river. Playground is clean, with wood chips flooring. I prefer wood chips to rubber as they don't heat up in the sun and don't smell. A little free library box is well stocked with the books for parents and kids pleasure. A band shell is small, but hosts a variety of outdoor entertainment events, especially during Leprechaun Days. A small cosy meditation garden is tucked in the shade overlooking the entire park. There are lots of picnic tables everywhere, cedar lined restrooms are clean and I heard that local pizza places deliver right to the park.

Took my nine-year-old and seven-year-old grandsons there and they played in the splash pad for an…read morehour and a half. What a very nice beautiful facility! They also enjoyed the playground.

The park feature lots of trees with ample canopy. I was impressed with how shaded the park was…read more If you come on a sunny day, you will not have to worry about the refulgent rays of sunlight beaming you on your forehead. There are also several benches you can sit and eat your meal.

Great fun park for all ages. It has a fence around it minus the entrance. Handicap accessible. I…read morelove this park! See the pictures.