We went here on Memorial Day morning, mainly to look at the veteran memorial. It's a beautiful park…read morewith a lot to offer - we looked at the helicopter, the memorial, walked on the path around the park, then over to the playground. There was a lot of construction on the trail, so we were a little limited, but there was still plenty to keep us busy. The memorial + the helicopter were nice. Each is at a separate spot, about 30-40 feet from each other (I'm not awesome at guesstimating this distance, but it wasn't far). Each has a sidewalk going up to it, but the memorial has another walkway after the sidewalk stops - it's made of bricks with people's names on the brick. We think the names were the people who donated to the memorial, but it didn't say anywhere, so we aren't sure. The memorial is good sized with many names on it, and new names being added (you can tell by the stone bring more freshly cut). It's sobering to be there, but good to remember. The children were thoroughly into the helicopter - asking about all the parts and how it worked. After we accomplished what we had come for, we walked a bit, then ended at the playground. It is a good size with lots to keep a 4, 6, and 8 year old busy. Perhaps we will come here again, it looked like there were some interesting walking paths, but a bit was closed while we were there.

I'm on work travel for the month in the Shakopee area, so this is one of the first places I headed…read moreto get some info on fun things to do in the nearby area. I walked via the State Trail along the highway (which is apparently a 70 mile hike if you do the whole thing, loosely following the river!). The Visitor Center has many helpful pamphlets providing info on local activities, recreational parks, hiking trails, seasonal events, and more, including maps. The receptionist was really friendly and welcoming, and offered a couple suggestions of places to explore. There is a Veteran's Memorial and helicopter out front, plenty of picnic space with tables and lots of green grass, as well as a playground for kids to run around and enjoy. If you walk over the bridge in the back (north), you'll be reconnected with another trail. Further west there is a duck pond and a short educational trail with placards that have interesting historical info about the Shakopee area on them.

Since retirement, my wife and I would bring our young grandchildren here for a stroll every…read moremorning. Very peaceful here and I truly enjoy the scenery. The kids love the playground here.

I almost don't want to wrote a review and expose our "secret" place. But this park literally has…read moreeverything to enjoy summer. A well kept beach, a playground, canoes/kayaks, party shelter, walking trail, ball fields, pucnic tables. I love bringing my family here whenever we get a chance! They also have a great fireworks show on the 4th if July!

Very nice park. Variety of entertainment for kids, as an adult love the musical parts of it...read more

Looked like an open course but the placement of baskets makes this a very fun course to play. Good…read morejob on layout of course! Several long with great technical shots.

Such a great trail! Of course we went to the park to play for a little bit and it was really big…read moreand had many levels so it was fun! Loop trail was 2.4 miles and took about an hour as a slowish walker pushing a stroller!

Trail was amazing. Play park is amazing for all ages, including grandma's. Very clean and well…read morekept. Wish these were in my home town

My son absolutely loves this park! Such a cool splash pad and wading pool area for kids and the…read morecommunity to use for free. They also host party on the plaza here during the summer which we've enjoyed. They have music, food trucks, movies in the park, and other festivals held here. During the winter they light up the trees, so beautiful!

Nice park! Seen it on IG a few times and had no idea it was so close to the area I'm in a lot. We…read morewalked over after going to the coffee shop across the street. I like the natural looking splash pad and pond pools. Super nice play area for kids on warmer days. They had places to sit as well which is nice. I will say bring bug spray! The mosquitos are very aggressive near the water. Overall it's a nice water feature. Wasn't too busy when we went.

This place is AWESOME! I decided to get my boys (9,5) out of the house and they had a blast! They…read morehave already been asking when we can go back! There is free parking. Walk in and pay the fee for the kiddos. As of Jan 2026 it was $10 a kid with unlimited time. Parents/guardians are free. There is a large park towards the end of the building! It kept my kiddos plenty busy! There is seating for the adults. There is also a gym space for kids to run, balls to play with, mini basketball hoops and items for the little kids to push ride on! There is also a pool to do laps and a gym with equipment, but I'm unsure if those cost extra. You can do birthday parties here! Check the website for additional information!! They do have 2 spots where you can get snacks and picnic tables to eat! Overall this was a very solid experience and we will happily be back!

Perfect indoor park for toddlers during the long winter months but can be super busy.read more

I love this park! The first visit we had was to shoot photos showing the beauty of Minnesota and to…read morepotentially include in a calendar. As we walked the trails with our dogs - on leash - I had some reminiscing about riding my horse on the other side of the lake and sailing with my father. Wonderful memories. Lake Minnewashta Regional Park is a 340 acre park on the shores of Lake Minnewashta. Facilities include a swimming beach, bathhouse, off-leash dog area, reservable picnic shelters, sand volleyball courts, creative playground (which looked like a regular playground), paved boat access, paved bike trails, turf trails for walking and skiing, ski/snowshoe rental, and vending machines. If your dogs are good at dog parks, this is one to visit! The Off Leash Dog Area is fenced-in off-leash dog area at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. This 18-acre site has a separate area for small dogs and approximately one mile of trails. To get in to the off-leash dog area you'll need either a $6 daily or $28 annual vehicle permit. Both are able to be purchased through the honor box at the park entrance by the gate house. Definitely worth visiting!

***This is a review about their off-leash dog park.***…read more Even though I've only visited a few dog parks, Minnewashta's must rank amongst the top! Essentially, Carver County dedicated a small forest to everyone's favorite four-legged friend, where plenty of tall trees, fresh water streams, gigantic leaf piles, paw and foot friendly trails, sizable grassy green spaces, and speedy squirrels for them to chase exist. In other words, dog heaven resides in Chanhassen. Also, don't worry about your pup running away, because there's a huge fence that wraps around the entire park. Aside from the park itself, prior to entering, there's a little area with a water fountain and hose. Visitors can use the hose down your pup, before loading him or her into the car. For $24, you can purchase the annual pass. Otherwise, like me, you'll have to pay $5 per visit. From what I heard from another dog owner, though, no one mans the tollbooth after September, so the park relies on the honor system for payment. Once you arrive, drive slightly past the tollbooth, and open up a metal lid that holds paper envelopes. Put your $5 in and write your name on it. It's a bit of a cumbersome process to enter, but seeing the biggest smile on my dog's face was well worth it.

We took our pup for a walk around purgatory creek park and appreciated the approximately one mile…read moreloop around the water. Having the loop non-paved, and the section crossing the water being uneven, may be difficult for those with accessibility concerns. The seating area and landscaping seemed to be well maintained. We appreciated having a bathroom as well.

This park was really a pleasant surprise. I accidently found it and I was so glad I did - looked…read morelike it had a great walking trail around it but then you can also cross the lake and go out to explore a little on this 'island' in the middle. Such a cool place to explore and see some fun animals. I meant to make it to the sunset but was not close enough to it - I am guessing they are amazing.

Very beautiful community park. Family fun for every one. Heart fishing dock and boat landing.read more

This is such a beautiful park! Big playground! Sand pit. Green open space. Pier for enjoying the…read morelake and fishing. Trails for running and trails for biking!

Shhh! Dont go here!…read more You should totally go here. I've been going here for years, including before and during the times of Covid. The swimming beach is rarely crowded. The life guards are legit, like you want them to be. The water is big enough for little kid play and big kid or adult swimming. There's a splash pad! There's a fishing pier! There's a shady place with tables to eat! There are decent bathrooms! And it's free, like parks should be.

Friends invited us to this city gem, with three girls under 7 you are always looking for ways to…read morebeat the sun. Amazing splash pad Great little beach on a city lake - a a few stationary umbrellas but also some tree line off the water. Lifeguards that are a little intense but safety first. Picnic tables and a shaded area for those not wanting to bake - great area for birthday parties. Good public restrooms not super close to the beach but doable. Special needs accessible and has a fishing pier for kids to top it off :) We carried in a cooler and our own umbrellas and had an amazing day!