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.

On the North shore of Spring Lake (in Spring Lake Park, MN) you can find this little gem of a 11.8…read moreacre park. There are picnic tables/shelters/benches, a fishing pier ("no good" fishing per the teens fishing there during my visit), sand volleyball courts, playground, walking trail, softball field, beach. On my visit the beach was closed to swimming (maybe lack of lifeguards?). Off street parking lot, as well as nearby street parking. Mature trees to offer shade. Both Moundsview & Spring Lake Park run this park jointly.

A local park actually located in Circle Pines. A park for all seasons: ball field, playground,…read moreice skating rink and hiking/biking trails. At this time of year, the trees and sumac make a colorful walk. The parking lot is sand. One of the main trails meets with the Rice Creek Regional Trail-making it a perfect place to leave (and LOCK) your car and bike or hike! For map, go to: ci.circle-pines.mn.us

This park is the bees knees. Lots of options for all different ages of kids. There's a ropes…read moreclimbing area, a sand pit with diggers, the GIANT GREEN SLIDE of my toddlers' dreams, a smaller slide with spider web trampoline, a wobbly bridge with stones to hope between for a good game of hot lava, multiple swings, twirly dizzy spinners, a hut for tea parties or secret meetings, and a woodsy area with tipped over logs and stumps for creative play. Only downside is that bathrooms are tough and go if they are unlocked/available.

This is a great playground. It's brand new. It's got a great new rubberized hill and slide and…read morethere's nothing like it in Saint Paul.

It's a great park with brand new equipment and cool features, including an artificial river (which…read moreI've only seen water in once) and a giant slide down the hill. I don't recommend going on a sunny hot day, as there is absolutely no shade.

This is an awesome park and such a great asset for the Maple Grove community. I was impressed how…read morewell the park and A/C restrooms are maintained. Great outdoor venue for outdoor music. The acoustics of the ampitheater are fantastic and the view off the lake make it a quite aesthetically pleasing. I was quite impressed. Theres a patio area on the upper level that hosts food trucks. It's a great spot.

Always a great place to take a walk around the lake and enjoy nature. There's constantly events…read moregoing on at the stage. There's a playground, skate park, library, and community center. Just a walk to nice restaurants and stores.

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

What a great park for all ages! So many different areas to play, covered and shaded areas, access…read moreto water foundations. We did not bring our dog but saw dogs there. It is clean and well kept. Plenty of parking. We'll be back!

Lovely little park. I walked on it on Labor Day Monday morning and was the only person…read morethere...peaceful (although you can hear highway noise, but that doesn't bother me). Although Google Maps claims it has a parking lot, I didn't find one. Parking seems to be residential on either 44th, 46th, or 48th Place North.

This hidden gem is one of my favorite spots to meet friends and let the kiddos play! The playground…read moreseems new, and has a little mini one for toddlers and babies. Lots of trails to explore, right next to the water! I've seen people fishing as well. There are lots of picnic benches and large covered areas for bigger gatherings! We've attending a kid's birthday party here and it was perfect.

Beautiful, clean park with nice river views and paved trails. Nice bathrooms and picnic areas and…read morebenches.

Name says it all-on Lexington in Blaine, chock full of athletic fields of all types: baseball,…read morefootball, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, tennis, pickle ball. There is a great playground area here, just park in the convenient parking lot. Picnic tables near the playground area (under the lovely oak trees), as well as a covered picnic shelter.