Lots to do at Staring Lake. There's also three unique entrances with their own parking lots, one at…read morethe south end, one at the north end, and one on the west side. Depending on where you enter from, you can enjoy different activities. The south entrance has a very extensive playground, as well as basketball courts, bocce ball courts, a volleyball court, and disc golf. There's lots of benches and tables to sit at or eat at, as well as a full amphitheater. There is a building with indoor restrooms (well kept), a water fountain and water bottle refill station, and a couple of rentable rooms and a rentable gazebo with BBQs, as well as an office (though that was closed when I was there midday on a Monday). There's plenty of parking spaces at this entrance. The north entrance has a smaller playground as well as a garden, a couple of cabins that serve as a place for community events, a firepit, canoe rentals, a pier, a red tail hawk enclosure, an observation station (for their stargazing activities), a minimal wildlife blind, and a nature trail. There is limited parking at this entrance. The west entrance was lamest by far. It had a sizeable parking lot, but the only amenities were a port-a-potty, a pier, and access to the paved trail that goes all the way around Staring Lake. Speaking of the trail, which is what I hiked while exploring here, it is entirely paved and has a line down the middle to delineate directionality. The east side is quite lovely, taking you through shaded secluded-feeling forest; the west side is not as nice, with less shade and a loud road right next to the trail as well as lots of residential housing. Yuck. It also connects with the nearby lake north of it, Purgatory Creek Wildlife Area.

Park and trails are lovely. Unfortunately the fishing pier is surrounded by lily pads, rendering it…read moreimpossible to fish from. My son was very disappointed.

I'm going to have to return to this park again when I have a bit more time to explore. I stopped by…read morefor a quick hike and was a bit stymied when my GPS took me an unnecessary two miles over to the west entrance (past the unrelated marina) when I'd been intending to use the east one. The west entrance has a good-sized free parking lot nearby the gazebo. This structure has picnic tables, fire pit, water fountain, and restrooms (however, the latter two are seasonal... in November the fountain was shut off and the restrooms were locked, which kind of sucked for me who was in need of both... thus why I made my stay somewhat short). The trails for the most part are all paved, unless you take the unofficial ones beaten down along the riverway (which seem to be most utilized by fishers from what I could glean). So that's great for bicyclists or people pushing baby strollers or rollerbladers, but wasn't exactly the vibe I was looking for. Depends on what your desires are recreationally. There was one lake area under restoration that was therefore inaccessible for now; always nice to see when resources are being invested to keep our parks nice. Lots of trees, plenty of shade, even when most of the trees have lost their leaves in preparation for winter. I think I'll come back when some snow has fallen, because I'm sure it would probably be quite gorgeous.

Love this park! Beautiful sand trails by the river and also paved trails. Highly recommend checking…read moreit out. There are many places to park along the road, but I love the parking lot by the picnic shelter, too!

Pavilion, playground, and disc golf course. This spacious and wooded park offers families and disc…read moregolf enthusiasts a great place to get out and enjoy nature!

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!

First stroll of the season! Overall a good couple mile trail system in the heart of Eden prairie…read more Reminds me a lot of Elm Creek Park in Maple grove with the park and beach overlooking the lake. The trails are nicely paved as well as some gravel and dirt trails if you get deeper into the wooded areas. Concessions, trail maps nice playground for the kids and a nice size beach for the area it's in. Definitely want to come back when the leaves start returning.

A city park with a load of amenities and plenty of free parking…read more Just blocks from shopping and offices is a quiet well kept park. Boat launch, beach with large umbrellas where I saw at least 10 would be artists practicing their hobby. Swimmers and beach loungers. There is a walking trail and an off-leash dog park. Boat and canoe rentals are available as well. Even Disc Golf. Picnic tables and of course the all important concession stand which opens at 11:00 a.m. daily! The hiking trail is listed as 1.5 miles and then merges with a state trail.

The City of Ham Lake offers this free park on Ham Lake, not far off of Highway 65. There is a boat…read morelanding and fishing pier for Ham Lake. 18 Hole Disc Golf course, 4 ballfields with backstops and bleachers, paths and trails (best bet is the nature walk along the lake), Indoor and Outdoor Picnic Shelters, and a playground can all be found here.

First time visiting Edgewater Park, and it's such a scenic little escape tucked around Colby Lake…read more Met up with an old friend for a walk and chat, and the paved trail around the lake was perfect--peaceful, tree-lined, and surrounded by gorgeous homes. We noticed tennis courts, basketball courts, and spots for fishing too. There's easy onsite parking and convenient onsite restrooms. Nice touches like an AED on-site show the park is really thoughtfully maintained. Perfect safe walking spot. Already looking forward to my next visit.

Nice park, friendly Busy neighborhoods and golf course. I have beautiful day expect the small…read moreparking to be full so you park on the sides. In the area for kids was full of kids playing coming and leaving. Even the parents seemed nice. Walking about the lake will take you some time so be ready for that. I couldn't finish it because the kids got tired and bored.

A great park for a young family or seniors, with a variety activities. A ball park for coaches…read morepitch or soccer in the summer and fall, flag football, even rugby; a small covered picnic pavilion year round; a playground; paved trails and a woodland trail; basketball and tennis court; wood ducks, coyotes, rabbits, fox, birds and bees, etc.; and, yes, gardens with a variety of perennials and annuals layered for the seasons: spring, summer, and fall. And for a little longer hike, Floral trails connect to Cummings Park via a beautiful trail passing through a large pond, up a hill, around the fields and a view of Karth Lake to the east of Cummings.

20 acre park with a asphalt trail through it-which you can hike to the next park (Cummins Park)…read more The Woodland Trail was a nice diversion off the main trail. This park offers: a playground, soccer & ball fields, basketball & tennis courts. Near the power lines there is a Honeybee area. We saw cross country skiers in the park today-they were making their own trail.