Fun way to spend the day! The beach area was currently closed 06/02/2026 but the splash pad and…read morepark were so much fun we did not miss going into the beach area to swim! Plenty of seating and grass areas to sit and have lunch and play all day!

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.

He Said: One of our favorite nearby parks. The playground is…read morewell-shaded, fenced-in (easier to watch kids), there are play structures for most kid ages, and has a nearby park and library. Pros: - All- around great playground option, in the metro area Cons: - There is some litter, but that is more the fault of the people coming to the playground, not the playground itself.

I had a fun time here. There were lot of different benches to sit on…read more It was over 90 degrees but the trees provided a nice shade. One of the dads that was there with his daughter kept staring at me. When I made it obvious that I wasn't interested in him, his body language became aggressive. There was also a couple rude women there. I wouldn't suggest going here alone. A park is for serenity but a lot of people there are miserable, unfortunately.

Dropped by for the Eagan Market Fest at the Eagan Community Center (select Wednesdays), but I was a…read morebit early for doors so I decided to go exploring the surrounding park grounds. It's not much in the way of hiking, as the longest path/loop is only a mile long and fully paved with asphalt, but it's got a lot of amenities that would make for an excellent visit during warmer months. This includes a kid's playground, an extensive fitness zone, a splash pad (with toilets and water fountain-- not operating during winter), a bandshell, and a sizable festival grounds. On the other end of the park (near Pilot Knob) there's a gazebo structure with more seasonal restrooms/water fountain, with a multitude of picnic tables, trash/recycling, and grills that would be excellent for outdoor get-togethers. There is parking at both this location and by the splash pad, as well as the massive lot attached to the community center. There's a couple small lakes and plenty of trees, so it's a nice little retreat (even if right across the street is a massive outdoor shopping center...).

I've been bringing my kids to this park for over 10 years. They started with the playground, and we…read moreloved when the splash pad was installed. Now, they like to work out at the Core Valley area (we call it Ninja Warrior Park), while I walk the lovely trails around the pond area. The band shell has some free performances sometimes. My fav feature is the cute gazebo and bridge next to the pond. A very well thought out park for so many uses, including art fairs, food truck fairs, a weekly farmer's market and even a huge July 4th celebration. The Eagan Community Center building is conveniently located the middle of the park.

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.

Friendly atmosphere, clean felt safe. It wasn't too crowded. The landscaping was taken care of…read more There were enough garbage cans within close enough range to throw away stuff from the picnic we had.

Hopkins puts on family friendly 'concerts' at 7 pm on Thursdays. It's a different local group each…read moreweek. Kiddos always look like they're having a blast, and plenty of people will get up and dance (see the photo!). Lovely place to come visit on a Thursday evening if you have some time, just bring a blanket or folding chair to sit on!

A very nice park with plenty of parking. It is next to the Turtle Creek Open Space Area (which…read moredoes not have any paths/walks thru it). This park has baseball fields (including Frank Viola Field), 2 tennis courts, basketball courts, lacrosse & soccer fields, as well as 2 ice rinks, small sledding hill, open areas to cross-country ski and snowshoe.

Neighborhood park in Blaine (north of Northtown Mall). There's a nice playground. It also offers…read moreball fields, a basketball & tennis court, skating rink, and picnic tables. There's a walking/bicycle trail as well. They have a "parking lot" for parking since most of the park has 'no parking' in the park-side of the street.

Hyland Lake Park is one of my favorite places to rent a kayak and fish for bass in the Twin Cities…read more The lake is never too busy and the bass are always biting :) I easily rented a single-person kayak online and walked up to the rental booth to pick up my life jacket and paddle - off I went! There is a nice sandy beach, and other boats available to rent (including paddle boats!) This is a must-stop for your summer itinerary in Minnesota!

This is a nice park with a lot of walking trails. You can enjoy some nice views of water and…read morefoliage. Easy to get to with plenty of parking spots.