If you are looking for a place to picnic, enjoy the summer sunshine at the beach or take your kids…read moreto an amazing play structure you have found a home. Weaver Lake is on of the gem three river parks in Maple Grove that has ample space for people to spread out, picnic tables, great places for groups, outdoor sporting areas and is a tremendous place to get away regardless the season. The park has designed ice area for winter but I am from California so I don't want to curse myself in fall :) This place is beautiful, bring your family, a loved one or come collect your thoughts, you won't be disappointed.

A fun playground with a slide that goes down to the beach. There is a little bit of everything for…read morepeople to enjoy outdoor time as well as clean bathrooms. Take yourself there with a nice picnic and enjoy!

In the dead of winter, the art shanties are a fun activity at Lake Harriet. Always new and…read moresurprising shanties that come from the creative minds of the artists. You can dance, dress up and sing, learn about what lives below the ice, be a cat, cast a spell with Taylor Swift lyrics, and help aliens understand humans. This event epitomizes how Minnesotans don't let freezing temps keep them from enjoying the lake and expressing their creativity.

Minnesotans really know how to throw events no matter rain, shine, or winter. Reflecting on this…read morepast winter reminded me of the surreal experience of standing on top of this frozen lake having moved from a two season state. If you've never been when it's frozen over I would highly recommend coming during their kite festival which also happens during the art shanty exhibits. If you show up to the kite festival on a whim, no worries, the park will have kites for sale. I would highly encourage coming with footwear that has good traction or added cat tracks to get secure grip on the ice.

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.

There are sand volleyball courts just a tiny walk away and people gather there to just play. It's…read moreamazing and the people there are super kind and inclusive. (I would know I'm always the youngest there by like 10 yrs) It is my favorite place and playing makes me indescribably happy. It's amazing the most popular time is about 6-9 bc it's getting colder and more people come. We go everyday now (when we can) It's amazing please try it out if you are interested or just like V-Ball

I go here on a regular basis. It is and always will be one of my favorite late walks in the Twin…read moreCities. About 3.12 miles around and you get a little bit of everything. There is nothing like it in the summer.. there is a spot where you can rent a kayak if you want (which I do fairly often on a hot day) and you can pull it up to a beach and take a dip. Just so lovely. The walk is also great and it gives you a bit of everything. Gorgeous lake, some wood scenery, on a main road as well if you want to stop off and grab food or a coffee. There are a few parking lots where you can pay for parking but there is also a lot of free street parking which is typically what I do. Just all in all a lovely walk everytime.

Lake Minnetonka can be a vast, scary landscape where Big Boats like to play. No place for a dainty…read moreand classy vessel like the Silky Pig. She prefers a more bucolic environment, free of tidal waves and Auto-Tuner. Eagle Lake, a mere fifteen minutes from the middle of the city, is big enough to be exciting (tubing!) and small enough to keep Silky safe. If you head out around two or three you might catch a glimpse of Club Pontoon, the floating suburban party that rocks out to Jimmy Buffet every weekend off of Maple Grove's leafy coast. Also, turtles!

This is a pretty fun laid back Lake. We found a really good spot, but there were only small fish…read morethere. The real fun beginning when my boyfriend found the bridge and we began fishing from there. We were catching fish left and right. Mid-size fish though!!! But all of a sudden when we left expected it, I got a really good bite, and ALMOST caught the biggest fish of the day. Hahaha it was at least a 5lb Northern. Good place, great paths, great fishing!

Lake Minnetonka is a beautiful lake. There's a lot of bays and generally a lot to explore. Looking…read moreat all the lake houses is always a good time. There's some restaurants and businesses near the main lake. There's big island and swimming areas. Not sure I personally trust the lake water but for sure "purify yourself" if you wish. We went on a Saturday early afternoon & it was pretty busy. Lots of boats on the water. It's generally chill. We were on a private boat but they do have boat tours and yacht party's which are really fun.

Nice, clean lake. Smaller than anticipated still worth the visit if in the Minneapolis area…read more Boaters and fishing on the lake that day.

Shhhh.... this beach is a hidden gem and I want to keep it that way…read more No lifeguard, which means no one whistling at someone breaking the rules. Blow-up pool floating are allowed. It's a shallow entrance, perfect for little kids. I can walk out 50- yards and it's still only at my waist. Perfect for pontoons to anchor on the opposite side of the bouy line and guest to walk aboard from the parking lot. Weeds/reeds line one side so it's semi private and cuts down on wake waves. It's a gentle lake. The main parking lot gets full fast, but there is overflow parking with a bit of a longer walk. There are 2 picnic shelters. And picnic tables/bbq grills along the perimeter of the sand beach. They get taken up pretty early in the day. There are restrooms on sight that are decent too. The entrance off of Lexington is clearly marked. The road inside forks pretty quickly: public access is on the left, beach goers to the right and follow the winding road to a wonderful afternoon!

Large public beach with ample parking and a dedicated roped-off swimming area. Love bringing the…read morekids here!