In my more recent time spent in Fargo I've gained a much greater appreciation for the parks of the…read moreFargo district. I didn't come to the realization before that there are so many darn parks here, and a lot of them are really pretty nice! Fun fact: the Fargo Parks website states that there are more than 150 parks just in Fargo! I mean, like what?!? Why do you even need that many parks for a place that's drowning in snow 3/4 of the year, and why would any other place need that many anyways unless it's a place with hundreds of thousands of people? Yeah, I don't have an answer either. Questions aside, Fargo has way too many parks, and as I've been spending more time outside biking and running it's been quite fun to explore them a little more. Out of 150+ parks, there are 3 that are all along the same path and called Milwaukee Trail Mini Parks, because the trail they lie along is the Milwaukee Trail (this is where you say, well duh!) So, this is park #1, also called Milkwaukee Trail North Park, because it's the furthest north park of the 3. Ever heard of an outdoor gym or a park gym? Well, that's what this place is! They have lifting machines at the park so you can get an outdoor workout in- very cool!! Definitely wouldn't guess Fargo would have one of those so it was definitely a pleasant discovery while out and about. There is some grassy space to do whatever you please, picnic tables, and of course a playground as well. I'd say this is the biggest and easily nicest park of the 3 Milwaukee's.

Tiny, tiny, unlevel site with a shared power pole too far away for either site to use without an…read moreextension cord. We've camped in around 75 campgrounds in the past 5 years and this took the most leveling effort of any. For a city park with utilities easily available, they could do better. Also, they don't mention that it is hard by the interstate, so very noisy. Call me disappointed. .

Here's the thing - this is basically 2 campgrounds. If you need 50 amp and are a big rig you are up…read moreby the office in a glorified parking lot with electric and sewer. If you are smaller and need 30 amp, you are down by the river. I heard those sites are very unlevel but I did not go down to see as we were in the 50 amp area. We stayed one night. The staff was helpful as there was a huge mud puddle outside our door and they gave us boards so we could get in and out of our coach. Not many choices near Fargo. This is a very nice park but not really a campground for big rigs.

Brunsdale Park is a large, spacious, interactive and really wonderful Fargo park! It's the perfect…read moreplace to run, walk or bike along the windings paths, to enjoy the playground, sit and picnic, play soccer or other games, and so much more. Though I am partial (and totally unbiased) for Stonebridge #1 for Fargo Parks, Brunsdale really gives some stiff competition. It's like a mondo-sized park- there's several soccer fields lengths of just open grass. There's a running path that goes along the park for at least a mile and always winds around. It also has an underpass under the busy 32nd Street that's touching the south side of the park, so you don't have to worry about crossing traffic. The playground is fun because it has a lot of goofy, less common play equipment that looks like an absolute hay day for a kid. There's an adorable gazebo to sit at and even a little bridge across the tiniest valley. I recently discovered there are pickle ball courts here that are super clean, and Brunsdale also includes Brunsdale Baseball Park, which I've gone to on numerous occasions to play myself (softball) and watch others. They have a concession at times, and bathrooms. Another new addition is the interactive storywalk along the running path that has signs telling kids to do different things and it's so sweet and good fun. It would take a long time to get tired of this park with all there is to do!

Aaand welcome to the creatively named Milwaukee Middle Park, aka Milwaukee Mini Park #2! That's…read moreright, one of 3 parks with the same name, but certainly not ranked the same. I'd give the North park (#1) the top spot for sure. This one would come in a close second. There's a regular old playground, the big long walking/ running path that passes the park, and even a small frolf course. The thing I found the coolest about the middle park, though, is that there is a "bike repair" station-- literally a little post that has wrenches, a tire pump, and all kind of other tools and gadgets to fix any kind of issue your bike may have, all free of charge. Pretty neat if you ask me!

I was here by myself while my husband was working. I wasn't expecting much but I had a wonderful…read moretime exploring the zoo. The animals looked happy and most were active. The staff were friendly and the zoo was very clean. I'm from California so I'm used to massive zoos but this one was quant and perfect for a quick visit. It looks like they have a ton of kid activities so that would be something to look into.

Nature walk and seeing real animals in the natural environment…read more Easier location to reach

Clean, spacious, perfect for our rest stop! Very large fenced in dog park. Divided into a big dog…read moreside and a little dog side. They have a water fountain on each side for the dogs.

Stopped by this dog park on a cross-country drive so my two pooches could stretch their legs before…read morewe continued onto the next stretch of highway. The park is spacious and well-maintained, with lots of grass and a fenced-in area to separate smaller, shyer dogs from their larger brethren. The biggest downsides to this dog run are the lack of shaded areas (there's a small canopy area, and a small tree or two, but not much besides that for so large a park), and the flat terrain doesn't provide much variety for curious dogs (and their humans) to explore. I also went on a weekday in the early morning, and we were the only ones there, so I can't vouch for the socialization level of the dogs there -- or their humans, for that matter. ;) I don't know how this compares to other dog parks in the area (if any), but it seems Village West provides a pretty decent place for your canine pals to socialize.