Went there today to skate the ice was new and very good.They really take good care of the two…read morerinks.Very clean and hours of operation on there front window and they have a warming house and also night lights that we the people can turn on between 4 and 9 pm.Great job taking care of the park.

I'm a new annual pass-holder for the Washington and Anoka county parks. I've wanted to check out…read morethe Lake Elmo Reserve for a very long time and the fact that the Reserve had the Nordic Renewal Co. Sauna (pop up) on Thursdays and Sundays...this was the jump start I needed to just buy a pass. I've gone to the park now 4x's in over 2 weeks. I did the sauna once, took my kiddo to the beautiful brand new huge playground twice and then did a little hike solo. The park is huge. There are lots of spots to camp, they have their own beach (in the summer), beautiful lakes, lots of hiking trails, etc. I look forward to coming back not only to this park but others that are part of the pass. No time like the present to get outdoors and explore!

If u have kids this is a good place to go because it is super shallow I recommend u come before…read more12:00 so u can get thare before the lifeguard because they have dumb rules

Good for walking breaks. Nice park that I used to take my kids to when they were small. The bike…read morepark was new to me so glad to see it being used. The bike repair stations are a nice touch. I love the trails and boardwalk but it's not my favorite lake to swim in due to the algae.

6/3/22: Compared to La Lake Park, Carver Lake is an actual park. It has a park loop trail that's…read more3.8 miles and is good for walking, running, hiking & mountain biking. There's a section with a free parking lot, a small beach for swimming (no lifeguard), bathrooms and an actual paved trail, as well as dirt trails. There is also a slight incline on the trails, which is nice for those wanting an extra workout challenge. The trails are also well maintained. The bonus was that the weather was perfect today (no bugs) and we saw a deer! If you go deep into the woods, you don't hear the traffic and it really feels like you're deep in nature. Carver Lake is better for outdoor activity compared to La Lake Park. They're probably less than a mile apart, so if you're close to both, just go to Carver.

6/2/22: Overall 3.5 stars. Located in suburbs of Woodbury, I had to create this as a new Yelp…read morelisting because it was nowhere to be found. Hopefully, by adding this in, it'll give this cute little lake some much deserved love. They call it La Lake Park, but it's really just a grassy area that leads to a dirt trail that goes around the lake. It's good for walking, running or hiking. I saw someone walking their dog, so I guess it's pet friendly. You can also ride your bike there. It's just nice to have a getaway within the city. It's probably 1.5-2 miles and it's good for if you don't want to run on asphalt, and just want a quick nature outing. My friends say you need to touch nature everyday! lol ;) There are no bathrooms, picnic tables etc. Nothing fancy. Just a quiet little nature spot in the 'burbs. So overall, 3.5 stars with a nice little round up to 4 stars.

Hidden jem in the middle of oakdale. Highly recommend for a nice walk and bird watching. Bring your…read morekids bring your spouse, bring whoever wants to learn about nature. I particularly liked the info on the plant life. Plenty of fun birds to watch and just an overall peace visit. Only downside is there are no bike racks. Oh well.

My husband and I were looking for something to do close to home but also in nature and found this…read moreplace! The nature center building is closed on the weekend but the trails are open dawn to dusk. The trails were nice and secluded with so many native species of trees and flowers and animals. The trials aren't very well labeled as far as direction so taking a picture of the map was handy! The overall terrain was very easy and took us 30 minutes to walk the majority of the trail with frequent stops to read signs and watch birds. I would highly recommend and will be back again!

My husband and I had a great experience on the Mississippi Heron trip. Molly was very helpful and…read morepatient with helping us book a time over email since we were visiting from out of town. John got us on the water with great instructions and advice!

Rented 9 kayaks for a three hour ride down Rice Creek. Was a…read morewonderful, memorable day my whole family wants to repeat annually now! The kayaks & paddles are in brand new condition. The owner, John, gave us a refresher course on shore on how to paddle efficiently and steer correctly. (We had a newbie in our bunch and the rest of us hadn't kayaked in years...) John also took group photos of us on land and in water! Priceless! Loved Rice Creek and it's twisty water trail through marshy land and woods. We saw many bird types and turtles! I felt transported to a wilderness, yet didn't have to drive forever... To end up at Long Lake Beach was the perfect place to end a fun journey!

This was a first class experience, from the guided river trip, to the friendly staff, shuttle…read moreservice was on time, and ease of booking. The guide made us feel safe and pointed out the wildlife and urban sites of interest. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Kayaking rental and tour agency, we provide shuttle service and extensive local knowledge of the…read moreTwin Cities excellent waterways. We customize trips to fit your groups age, athletic ability and desire for adventure!

If you're looking to rent a boat and spend an amazing day on a beautiful lake, go here! Don't ask…read morequestions, just do it! This local family owned business was purchased from the previous owner last year. They have brand new (last year) top of the line Bennington pontoons that you can rent in various hourly increments and a beautiful lake to explore. You can swim, fish or just toodle around the lake and live your best life. You can also rent kayaks here. The owners are really nice and super helpful. The dock hands can give you info on the best place to drop anchor for whatever type of excusion you desire. And they even have drinks and snacks for sale in case you forgot yours. My afternoon here was one of the most relaxing afternoons I've had in a really long time and I can't wait to come back again!

Fantastic small business, locally owned. Excellent customer service and the boats are all pristine…read morebrand new in 2021 Benningtons.

Hands down, best dog park in the area. Absolutely massive. Separate entrances and exits to…read moreaccommodate the higher traffic. FOR PUPS Tons of ponds, large and small, for pups of all sizes to comfortably splash around in. So much land for doggos to chase each other at full speed. Balls strewn all over. FOR HUMANS Picnic tables in every cleared area and by every pond. Free libraries with a small selection of books, primarily novels. Free poop bag dispensers by main trash and recycling areas. Only thing we need now is a shower area to rinse off stinky pondwater after playtime! Maybe a paid treat dispenser to help pay for upkeep and expenses.

This is my favorite dog park. Fully gated with acres of land. Trees, paths, and ponds. Friendly…read morepeople. Your dog will need a good recall because the place is huge. There is a separate small dog park. Lots of parking.

Dropped by because my husband and I are planning to buy a home soon, and any place we live needs to…read morebe nearby a public park. I had a lot of fun while I was here! There is more than one entrance/parking lot where you can park; I entered from Upper Afton Road in the Pavilion Area and hiked through that area as well as the Eastern Trails area sound of that. Total time spent was two and a half hours just enjoying the trails and scenery and exploring about, and I didn't even check out the Bluff Corridor or Winthrop Recreation areas! The playground is most certainly an A+ feature of the park. The slides are tall enough to even give an adult a thrill going down, haha. There's also a fun zipline and some natural climbing poles as well that are fun. If that's not enough, there's even a waterpark! (Obviously the waterpark is seasonal June to August, so it wasn't open while I was there, but still so neat!) The pavilion is quite large, a bandshell-esque structure with plenty of picnic tables and shade, with trash cans and recycling and bathrooms available (toilets are also seasonal, but there were plenty of port-a-potties scattered about so you could relieve yourself). I was also delighted by the small pollinator/gardening area, which also featured a free little library. The trails are well maintained and primarily paved for multi-use. There were some dirt paths you could choose to take in the Eastern Trails area, which I did. Many of them offer additional elevation change to increase your challenge rating, if desired. c: I appreciated the frequent and easily legible trail marker signs at each intersection; I was never at risk of getting lost! All in all, a large peaceful place to enjoy nature.

I've been a couple times to walk the 2 mile paved loop this summer and the views are stunning. So…read moreexcited this park is so close by.