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Area Parks
The Twin City area is often called one of the prettiest places to live in the United States. We boast about our hundreds of lakes and parks that are easily accessible for all to enjoy within the Metro boundaries. We also have several State Parks in the area along with the many County and City parks. Neighborhood parks are also prevalent in most cities. The following offers you just a glimpse of what is available for you to get out and be in touch with nature.
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Phone: 763-757-3920
Website: www.anokacountyparks.com
Activities/Facilities
Archery, biking, boating, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, picnic areas, play areas and swimming
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Phone: 952-466-5250
Website: www.co.carver.mn.us/parks
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, beaches, fishing, camping, picnic areas, walking trails, tennis, volleyball, horseshoe and camping.
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Phone: 952-891-7000
Website: www.dakotacounty.us/parks
Activities/Facilities Archery, mountain biking, boating, camping, canoeing, play areas, cross-country skiing, ski skating, dogsledding, fishing, gardening, hiking, horseshoes, horseback, model airplane flying, picnic areas, ropes course, sailing, wind surfing, skijoring and swimming.
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Phone: 763-635-1150
Website: www.ci.elk-river.mn.us
Ice arena, softball, soccer, baseball, bmx track, swimming, biking, walking, hockey rinks, frisbee golf and cross-country skiing.
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Website: http://www.redwingchamber.com/
Baseball, hiking trail, bird watching, boating, camping, cross-country skiing, playgrounds, picnic area, tennis courts, volleyball, waterpark, canoeing, hiking, biking and golfing.
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Phone: 763-599-9000
Website: www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
Frisbee golf, snowboarding, skiing, tubing, golfing, archery, hiking, beaches, biking, fishing, horseback riding, camping, canoeing, climbing wall, horseback riding, boating, picnicking and beaches.
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Phone: 651-296-6157
Website: www.dnr.state.mn.us
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has 70 state parks including five in the metro area.
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Phone: 612 230-6400
Website: www.minneapolisparks.org
Badminton, basketball, broomball, lacrosse, figure skating, softball,, tennis, volleyball, hiking, wiffleball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling, golfing, hiking, trails, lakes, beaches, boating, sailing, canoeing, fishing and swimming.
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Phone: 651-748-2500
Website: www.co.ramsey.mn.us/parks
Cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, swimming, golf, picnicing, off-leash dog areas, boating, fishing, archery, horseshoe and ice arenas.
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Phone: 507-332-6105
Website: www.co.rice.mn.us/parks
Beach, boat launch, camping, canoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, horsetrails, horseshoes, picnic areas, snowmobiling and swimming.
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Phone: 763-559-9000
Website: www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
Parks located in Scott county include Historic Murphy痴 Landing, Cleary Lake Park and Murphy-Hanrehan Park.
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Phone: 763-241-2700
Website: www.co.sherburne.mn.us
Cross-country skiing, golf, health clubs, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, ice skating, snowmobiling, swimming, boating and water sports.
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Phone: 651-226- 640
Website: www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/depts/parks
Biking, hiking, golfing, theater, adventure camp, swimming, softball, baseball, touch-football, basketball, broomball, boot hockey, volleyball, indoor soccer and music in the park.
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Phone: 651-430-8370
Website: www.co.washington.mn.us
Hiking, biking, swimming, picnicking, play areas, camping, cross-country skiing, boating, fishing, archery, orienteering and geocoaching.
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Website: co.wright.mn.us/department/parks
Swimming, playground, trails, camping, fishing, canoeing, sand volleyball, horseshoes, biking, hiking and playgrounds.
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6600 Peller Ave. S.
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: 1-800-328-1328, 651-436-5245
Website: www.aftonalps.com
Featuring a great place to downhill ski, and a well regarded golf course in the summer, Afton Alps also offers mountain biking and other recreational activites between seasons. A great place to ski and ride, the mountain caters to snowboarders with its half pipe, shaped by a Pipe Dragon, and a terrain park. 21 Lifts: 3 Surface Lifts, 15 Double Chairs, 3 Triple Chairs
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15400 Buck Hill Rd
Burnsville, MN 55306
Phone: 952- 435-717
Website: www.buckhill.com
Buck Hill is located south of Minneapolis on Highway 35, and is a great family adventure for a day. Featuring eight lifts, 13 runs, a halfpipe, a terrain park, and a tubing area, the fun is endless at Buck Hill. 9 Lifts: 1 Handled Tow, 3 Rope Tows, 1 J-Bar, 2 Double Chairs, 2 Quad Chairs
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8800 Chalet Road
Bloomington, MN 55438
Phone: 763-694-7800
Website: www.hylandski.com
Located inside Hyland Lake Park Reserve, the Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area offers a terrain park and groomed runs. The ski area provides a chalet complete with a food court and equipment rentals. 6 Lifts: 3 Surface Lifts, 3 Triple Chairs
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26685 Co. Rd. 7 Blvd PO Box 146
Welch, MN 55089
Phone: 651-258-4567
Website: www.welchvillage.com
Two chalets, a rental shop, and an outdoor barbeque area sit at the base of Welch Village Ski and Snowboard area. Learning programs and ski schools are offered, or choose to explore the mountain by riding or skiing the slopes at free will. 9 Lifts: 1 Mitey Mite, 4 Double Chairs, 1 Triple Chair, 3 Quad Chairs
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P.O. Box 235
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Phone: 651-465-6315
Website: www.wildmountain.com
Long season of ample snow, superb grooming, and great skiing and snowboarding make Wild Mountain one of the best places to ski or ride in the Midwest. One hundred acres and 23 runs for people to enjoy, and only one hour from the Twin Cities. 6 Lifts: 2 Rope Tows, 4 Quad Chairs
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