Pioneer Park

4.3 mi

Great parks, grounds and community center! Tons of lovely options for kids and adults. Plus the…read morefarmers market is top notch.

I was looking for some new playgrounds in the area for my little guys to blow off some energy and I…read morehit the jackpot with this park!! This park has plenty of parking lot and street parking! There is a ton of field space to picnic or kick a soccer ball around! The playground is HUGE and has multiple areas! It would be extremely had to be "bored" here! There are picnic tables, lots of chairs and benches around. The playground does have concrete but most areas are rubber or turf grass (yay no messy sand or pebbles stuck in shoes!) The other nice part about this park is that it felt very inclusive! Lots are areas in this part for all ages, sizes and abilities! There is also a skate park! It can get very busy, so coming in the morning or later in the evening will give you the best chance at parking, watching your kids closely and getting to play on all of the equipment!

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Madison's Place Playground

4.8

(16 reviews)

12.0 mi

Found this place on accident and very happy I did. The playground is very large and splash pad is…read moredirectly next to it. The location is clean and it has a very great story about why it was created. I highly suggest it

This is an amazing playground and one of our favorites...not only is this a playground but it also…read morehas a splash pad. Madison's is named after a little girl who passed away when she was young. The cool part of this playground is that it is accessible to those who are handicapped. Lots of fun ramps, slides and more modern playground fun stuff. Try to score one of the trees to put a blanket under so you can chill in the shade.

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Sunrise Pond Park

(1 review)

13.0 mi

New park in the Lexington Woods Addition off of Lexington Avenue in Blaine. The parking lot (off…read more131st Ave) is complete-including painting. This playground can boast the new Quantas 8.2 playground equipment-which the kids like. Adaptive equipment, lots of benches, shaded areas, parking lot/bike rack, as well as a porta-potty.

Along the bike trail

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Wakefield Park

(1 review)

3.1 mi

Small but tidy park. Nice to jog around and/or just enjoy the sunshine. Can get pretty busy on the…read moreweekends. Big groups set up volley ball games, lunches, ball games. Lots of geese around lately and that means lots of geese poo but my dog enjoys sneaking around imagining what it would be like to touch one of those weird flying creatures. He enjoys it, therefore I do as well!

Lake Gervais County Park

4.0

(1 review)

1.0 mi

Lake Gervais County Park is a 4 acre park operated by Ramsey County in Little Canada. It offers:…read more public swimming beach, playground, fishing pier, picnic tables, benches, drinking fountain, off-street parking, restrooms/changing room building, paved trail, non-motorized canoe/kayak launch. Currently, there are no lifeguards patrolling the beach.

Restrooms & changing rooms

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Schaper Park

(2 reviews)

13.1 mi

We pulled into the parking lot with the Grands, both children stopped talking immediately and…read morecrooned, "ooohh!" They literally dived out of the vehicle and ran into the park and began playing on all of the equipment. It's a small park at the trailhead near Theodore Wirth Parkway. Easy to find, plenty of parking, lots of shade and picnic tables to sit at while the family plays. It's a circuit of equipment for agility and balance. It's designed for adults but the children adore it. There's a sign at the beginning with a map on how to use each piece of equipment. The kids immediately acclimated to the circuit and began running it and timing themselves on their Apple watches. Along the side there is a running track. We had to drag them away when it was time to go to lunch. Their parting words were, "be sure and tell our mom how to get here."

Outdoor challenge course lives up to its expectations! Nice green turf with lots for children of…read moreall ages and adults to do. Fun timed football dash run on site. Parents be aware of location next to local road and adjacent pond. Keep close eyes on children from fast approaching cars.

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Burnsville Lions Playground

(3 reviews)

18.6 mi

Clean park, with a large playground ages 5-12, with multiple rotating play toys, and climbing…read morestructures. Small playground for under 5, two sets of swings. Large soccer field and volleyball area. Two large shelters with picnic tables and grills and a really nice water splash pad.

My 4 year old had so much fun playing at this park. It's a really unique place with tons of little…read moreplaces to explore.

The toddler play area

The main play structure

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Shoreview Community Center

3.9

(39 reviews)

4.3 mi

Shoreview Community Center gets 5 stars! I went in not expecting much but I was blown away by how…read moremuch fun there was. The waterpark was the highlight. That waterslide with the lights and music? Awesome! It's a one of a kind experience. Beyond the waterpark the playground was also great. It's not your average playground; it's big, well designed and has tons of opportunities for kids to explore and play. What really makes Shoreview Community Center stand out is the community. They offer so much more than just a pool and playground. From the fitness center to the skatepark they have created a space for all interests and ages. It's clear they have invested in making a valuable resource for everyone.

What an amazing indoor water park for the family! We went here for a kiddos birthday party. The…read morecabanas are in Bamboo Bay area vs the main pool area. Bamboo Bay is much louder than the main pool area due to the fact it's more enclosed and there are sprayers with lots of water all over. The lifeguards do a great job of keeping their eyes on the kiddos cause it can get very very packed in both pool areas and kids of all different ages including adults too! The bathrooms and lockers are great and all facilities are pretty new and kept clean. I do love the spinner to spin clothes after swim time... As a side note, if you're like me and just hung out with other parents while the kiddos swam...it can get very very hot and humid so dress accordingly even in the winter time!

Birthday party time! - Bamboo Bay Area

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Cascade Bay Waterpark

3.6

(36 reviews)

15.1 mi

LOVE this waterpark! It has something for everyone and is maintained very well. We used to have…read moreseason passes for the family when the kids were younger. Now that we have teenagers, we just come for a fun time once in a great while. My favorite part is the lazy river. I could spend hours relaxing f there and it has this super fun tube slide too. For the toddlers, there's a zero depth entry part of the pool, with a cute mini slide and splash pad. For the grade school kids, there's slides are always a hit. For our tweens, they loved the deeper part of the pool with the super fast slides. And of course we all love the lazy river. The season passes also include unlimited mini golf on their super cute 9 hole course that includes a fabulous waterfall. I even love that they have mandatory safety breaks at the top of each hour to ensure the lifeguards get a break and gives our kids a chance to reapply sunscreen.

I LOVED IT i lovedthe pool area the lazy river looks cool but i didn't go on the water slideread more

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Pembles Access

18.5 mi

Great little slice of heaven we stumbled on by accident after the beach at Willow River was a bust…read more Highly recommend!

great spot in the township of Troy (I know that for a fact since the warning signs for trespassing…read moreon the neighbor beaches is listed by them as $295 fine). Please see previous warning about the undertow in the river, out from the other side of the buoy-it IS dangerous further out. Near the shoreline, it is nice and shallow. We found this little slice of untouched St. Croix River a wonderful place to enjoy on a hot summer day.

Beautiful sandy beach and clean water!

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Edina Aquatic Center

4.3

(8 reviews)

15.9 mi

Place is a gem in the Twin Cities for kids. Priced a little higher than other local aquatic…read moreoptions it seems to draw a more mellow crowd but gets busy on those hot summer days. They feature great changing rooms a massive swim pool and littles pool and water adventure. Low and high dive add entertainment as there are regulars (even some in speedos) a zip line over water, water slide and a bonus wave pool that costs additional money. We bought passes ahead and our kids love it.

Awesome time with the kids! Great place to relax for the day while the kids run their hearts out!read more

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Crystal Lake Beach

4.4

22.5 mi

This is the "beach" we grew up at. So many memories of my dad bringing me here whenever I wanted to…read morego for a swim. It's usually really nice and clean. The fishing area is separated from the swimming area. Area to wash off the sand when you are done for the day. Plenty of parking. Playground nearby for kiddos who don't want to swim. Bring your beach toys for a nice day at the lake. Great place for picnic too.

This is a smaller beach which has its pros and cons…read more Pros: family friendly, easily walkable, grills, dog friendly Cons: can get crowded, drinks are not permitted So, I believe it is perfect for a stroll and a family grill. However, if you are looking for a hang out with your 21+ friends to drink and lay out I would recommend another beach. They have a beautiful dock for some quiet reading and fishing. However, I have yet to go down there because it's always being used.

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Jim Lupient Water Park

3.5

(8 reviews)

7.8 mi

Yesterday they had they had filtration problem when you couldn't go. And today somebody broke glass…read morein there and now it's closed you know it's closed in and I'm not going back there anytime soon except tomorrow And this park ruined my day because it was closed

I dunno what to say. It was cheap to get in, but it is a bit chaotic here. I have taken the kids…read morehere a couple of times, once for a birthday. On the plus side, it is pretty big, so you can spread out, but that is also a bit scary as there can be a lot of kids in the water and you really work to stay on top of your kids to make sure they are safe and/or playing nice with others. They have some big waterpark-type slides but those were closed for some reason. The staff were really nice and gave us advice as to the best times to come to beat the crowds, etc. There is also free parking, but it is somewhat limited, so best to plan your visit accordingly.

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Great River Water Park

3.8

6.3 mi

We went during spring break and had a blast! 2.5 hrs of going down the tube... swimming, jumping…read moreinto the deep end and swimming like a fish till our lips turned blue! Yup... a very good day. Thank you for having extended hours for the children and so many lifeguards watching over everyone.

Personally, I am not a fan of these sorts of places, but my kids are and so here we were. The place…read moreis clean and the lifeguards are nice. The layout seemed a little simple to me, but my kids didn't seem deterred in the least. They rode the water slides, played in the splash pad, and jumped off the diving board - and liked it all. We stayed for two hours and left because the place was closing - though I bet the kids would have been happy staying longer. We'll very likely be back it was a positive experience.