{"id":316,"date":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2019-04-23T21:21:39","modified_gmt":"2019-04-23T21:21:39","slug":"parks-nature","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/TwinCities3\/?page_id=316","title":{"rendered":"Parks &#038; Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>SPORTS &amp; RECREATION \/ PARKS &amp; NATURE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The natural beauty of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is one of its most appealing and distinctive qualities. Sprawling state parks, federal parks and forests, pristine wilderness areas, lake and river waterfronts, and regional parks combine to provide the idyllic environment for every possible outdoor activity. Nature centers and other preserves offer abundant opportunities for hands-on experiences and educational programs that expand our appreciation of the natural world. Throughout the Twin Cities metro area, individual communities have developed a wide variety of recreational facilities and programs that meet the need for outdoor relaxation and adventure just beyond the front door.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STATE &amp; FEDERAL PARKLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Parks &amp; Forests<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness<br \/>\n<\/strong>Superior National Forest<br \/>\nDuluth 218-626-4300<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/permits\/233396\">https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/permits\/233396<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chippewa National Forest<br \/>\n<\/strong>Cass Lake 218-335-8600<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalforests.org\/our-forests\/find-a-forest\/chippewa-national-forest\">https:\/\/www.nationalforests.org\/our-forests\/find-a-forest\/chippewa-national-forest<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crane Meadows<\/strong> <strong>National Wildlife Refuge<br \/>\n<\/strong>19502 Iris Road<br \/>\nLittle Falls 320-632-1575<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/crane_meadows\/\">https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/crane_meadows\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway<br \/>\n<\/strong>Locations\/Attractions Vary<br \/>\nMinneapolis 612-230-6400<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\">www.minneapolisparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge<br \/>\n<\/strong>3815 American Boulevard East<br \/>\nBloomington 952-854-5900<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/minnesota_valley\/\">https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/minnesota_valley\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mississippi National River &amp; Recreation Area<br \/>\n<\/strong>111 East Kellogg Boulevard<br \/>\nSt. Paul 651-293-0200<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/miss\">www.nps.gov\/miss<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Croix National Scenic Riverway<br \/>\n<\/strong>401 Hamilton Street<br \/>\nSaint Croix Falls, WI 715-483-2274<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/sacn\">www.nps.gov\/sacn<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge<br \/>\n<\/strong>17076 293rd Avenue NW<br \/>\nZimmerman 763-389-3323<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/sherburne\/\">https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/sherburne\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Superior National Forest<br \/>\n<\/strong>Duluth 218-626-4300<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/superior\/\">https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/superior\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Voyageurs National Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>360 Highway 11 East<br \/>\nInternational Falls 218-283-6600<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/voya\">www.nps.gov\/voya<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Regional State Parks\/Forests<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Afton State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>6959 Peller Avenue South<br \/>\nHastings 651-436-5391<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/afton\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/afton<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crow Wing State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>3124 State Park Road<br \/>\nBrainerd 218-825-3075<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/crow_wing\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/crow_wing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fort Snelling State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>101 Snelling Lake Road<br \/>\nSt. Paul 612-279-3550<br \/>\nVisitor Center 612-725-2724<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/fort_snelling\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/fort_snelling<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Frontenac State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>29223 County 28 Boulevard<br \/>\nFrontenac 651-345-3401<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/frontenac\/\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/frontenac<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Great River Bluffs State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>43605 Kipp Drive<br \/>\nWinona 507-643-6849<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/great_river_bluffs\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/great_river_bluffs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interstate State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>307 Milltown Road<br \/>\nTaylors Falls 651-465-5711<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/interstate\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/interstate<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Itasca State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>36750 Main Park Drive<br \/>\nPark Rapids 218-699-7251<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/itasca\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/itasca<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>John A. Latsch State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>US Highway 61<br \/>\nWinona 507-312-2300<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/john_latsch\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/john_latsch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lake Maria State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>11411 Clementa Avenue NW<br \/>\nMonticello 763-878-2325<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/lake_maria\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/lake_maria<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area<br \/>\n<\/strong>19825 Park Boulevard<br \/>\nJordan 651-259-5774<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/minnesota_valley\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/minnesota_valley<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nerstrand Big Woods State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>9700 170th Street East<br \/>\nNerstrand 507-384-6140<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/nerstrand_big_woods\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/nerstrand_big_woods<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nRichard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_forests\/sft00033\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_forests\/sft00033<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sand Dunes State Forest<br \/>\n<\/strong>US 169<br \/>\nZimmerman<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_forests\/sft00045\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_forests\/sft00045<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wild River State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>39797 Park Trail<br \/>\nCenter City 651-583-2125<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/wild_river\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/wild_river<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>William O&#8217;Brien State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>16821 O&#8217;Brien Trail North<br \/>\nMarine on St Croix 651-433-0500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/william_obrien\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/william_obrien<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Regional Highlights<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><br \/>\nBald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>5800 Hugo Road<br \/>\nWhite Bear Township 651-748-2500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation\">www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Battle Creek Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>2300 Upper Afton Road<br \/>\nMaplewood 651-748-2500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation\">www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Big Rivers Regional Trail<br \/>\n<\/strong>1498 Mendota Heights Road<br \/>\nMendota Heights 952-891-7000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.dakota.mn.us\/parks\">www.co.dakota.mn.us\/parks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bunker Hills Regional Park<\/strong><br \/>\n550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW<br \/>\nAndover 763-324-3300<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anokacounty.us\/721\/Bunker-Hills-Regional-Park\">www.anokacounty.us\/721\/Bunker-Hills-Regional-Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Baker Park Preserve<br \/>\n<\/strong>2309 Baker Park Road<br \/>\nMaple Plain 763-694-7860<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/baker-park-reserve\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/baker-park-reserve<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Baylor Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>10775 County Road 33<br \/>\nNorwood Young America 952-466-5250<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.carver.mn.us\/parks\">www.co.carver.mn.us\/parks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Big Marine Park Reserve<br \/>\n<\/strong>17495 Manning Trail North<br \/>\nMarine on Saint Croix 651-430-8200<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.washington.mn.us\/500\/Big-Marine-Park-Reserve\">www.co.washington.mn.us\/500\/Big-Marine-Park-Reserve<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bryant Lake Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>6800 Rowland Road<br \/>\nEden Prairie 763-694-7764<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/bryant-lake-regional-park\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/bryant-lake-regional-park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cannon River Wilderness Area<br \/>\n<\/strong>3471 151st Street East<br \/>\nNorthfield 507-332-6112<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.rice.mn.us\/Facilities\/Facility\/Details\/Cannon-River-Wilderness-Area-4\">www.co.rice.mn.us\/Facilities\/Facility\/Details\/Cannon-River-Wilderness-Area-4<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carver<\/strong> <strong>Park Preserve<\/strong><br \/>\n7400 Grimm Road<br \/>\nVictoria 763-694-7650<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/carver-park-reserve\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/carver-park-reserve<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleary Lake Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>18106 Texas Avenue<br \/>\nPrior Lake 763-694-7777<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/cleary-lake-regional-park\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/cleary-lake-regional-park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>9750 Egret Boulevard<br \/>\nCoon Rapids 763-324-3300<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anokacounty.us\/723\/Coon-Rapids-Dam-Regional-Park\">www.anokacounty.us\/723\/Coon-Rapids-Dam-Regional-Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crow-Hassan<\/strong> <strong>Park Preserve<\/strong><br \/>\n12595 Park Drive<br \/>\nRogers 763-694-7860<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/crow-hassan-park-reserve\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/crow-hassan-park-reserve<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eagle Lake Observatory<br \/>\n<\/strong>Minnesota Astronomical Society<br \/>\nBaylor Regional Park<br \/>\n10775 County Road 33<br \/>\nNorwood Young America 952-467-2426<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnastro.org\/facilities\/elo\">www.mnastro.org\/facilities\/elo<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eagle Lake Regional Park<\/strong><br \/>\n11000 Bass Lake Road<br \/>\nPlymouth 763-694-7695<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/eagle-lake-regional-park\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/eagle-lake-regional-park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elm Creek<\/strong> <strong>Park Preserve<\/strong><br \/>\n12400 James Deane Parkway<br \/>\nMaple Grove 763-694-7894<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/elm-creek-park-reserve\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/elm-creek-park-reserve<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fish Lake Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>14900 Bass Lake Road<br \/>\nMaple Grove 763-694-7818<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/fish-lake-regional-park\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/fish-lake-regional-park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nFrench Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>12605 Rockford Road<br \/>\nPlymouth 763-694-7750<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/french-regional-park\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/french-regional-park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hyland Lake<\/strong> <strong>Park Preserve<\/strong><br \/>\n10145 Bush Lake Road<br \/>\nBloomington 763-694-7687<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/hyland-lake-park-reserve\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/hyland-lake-park-reserve<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Keller Lake Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>2166 Maplewood Drive<br \/>\nMaplewood 651-748-2500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation\">www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lake Byllesby Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>8150 295th Street East<br \/>\nCannon Falls 952-891-7000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.dakota.mn.us\/parks\/parksTrails\/LakeByllesby\">www.co.dakota.mn.us\/parks\/parksTrails\/LakeByllesby<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lake George Regional Park<\/strong><br \/>\n3100 217th Avenue NW<br \/>\nOak Grove 763-324-3300<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anokacounty.us\/766\/Lake-George-Regional-Park\">www.anokacounty.us\/766\/Lake-George-Regional-Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lake Minnetonka Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>4610 County Road 44<br \/>\nMinnetrista 763-694-7754<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/lake-minnetonka-regional-park\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/lake-minnetonka-regional-park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lake Minnewashta Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>6900 Hazeltine Boulevard<br \/>\nExcelsior 952-466-5250<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.carver.mn.us\/departments\/public-works\/parks-recreation\">https:\/\/www.co.carver.mn.us\/departments\/public-works\/parks-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lake Rebecca Park Preserve<\/strong><br \/>\n9831 Rebecca Park Trail<br \/>\nRockford 763-694-7860<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/lake-rebecca-park-reserve\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/lake-rebecca-park-reserve<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lake Waconia Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>8170 Paradise Lane<br \/>\nWaconia 952-466-5250<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.carver.mn.us\/departments\/public-works\/parks-recreation\">https:\/\/www.co.carver.mn.us\/departments\/public-works\/parks-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lebanon Hills Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>860 Cliff Road<br \/>\nEagan 651-554-6530<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.dakota.mn.us\/parks\">www.co.dakota.mn.us\/parks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Long Lake Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>1500 Old Highway 8<br \/>\nNew Brighton 651-748-2500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation\">www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Martin-Island-Linwood Lakes Regional Park<\/strong><br \/>\n22480 Martin Lake Road NW<br \/>\nLinwood Township 763-324-3300<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anokacounty.us\/785\/Martin-Island-Linwood-Lakes-Regional-Par\">www.anokacounty.us\/785\/Martin-Island-Linwood-Lakes-Regional-Par<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve<\/strong><br \/>\n15501 Murphy Lake Road<br \/>\nSavage 763-694-7777<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/murphy-hanrehan-park-reserve\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/murphy-hanrehan-park-reserve<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>North Mississippi Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>5700 Lyndale Avenue North<br \/>\nBrooklyn Center 763-694-7790<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/north-mississippi-regional-park\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/north-mississippi-regional-park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Riverfront Regional Park &amp; Islands of Peace<\/strong><br \/>\n5100 East River Road<br \/>\nFridley 763-324-3300<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anokacounty.us\/794\/Riverfront-Regional-Park\">www.anokacounty.us\/794\/Riverfront-Regional-Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rum River Central Regional Park<\/strong><br \/>\n17955 Roanoke Street NW<br \/>\nRamsey 763-324-3300<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anokacounty.us\/798\/Rum-River-Central-Regional-Park\">www.anokacounty.us\/798\/Rum-River-Central-Regional-Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park<\/strong><br \/>\n10191 St. Croix Trail South<br \/>\nHastings 651-430-8240<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.washington.mn.us\/505\/St-Croix-Bluffs-Regional-Park\">www.co.washington.mn.us\/505\/St-Croix-Bluffs-Regional-Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taylor Falls Recreation<br \/>\n<\/strong>37200 Wild Mountain Road<br \/>\nTaylors Falls 651-465-6365<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildmountain.com\/\">www.wildmountain.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony Schmidt Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>3500 Lake Johanna Boulevard<br \/>\nArden Hills 651-748-2500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation\">www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vadnais-Snail\u00a0Lakes Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>4191 Snail Lake Boulevard<br \/>\nShoreview 651-748-2500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation\">www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vadnais-Sucker Lakes Picnic Area<br \/>\n<\/strong>4500 Rice Street<br \/>\nVadnais Heights 651-748-2500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation\">www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nWabash Street Cave &amp; History Tours<br \/>\n<\/strong>Locations Vary<br \/>\nSt. Paul\/Stillwater 651-224-1191<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wabashastreetcaves.com\">www.wabashastreetcaves.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nature Centers &amp; Gardens<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><br \/>\nCarpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center<\/strong><br \/>\n12805 St. Croix Trail<br \/>\nHastings 651-437-4359<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/carpenternaturecenter.org\">http:\/\/carpenternaturecenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eastman Nature Center<\/strong><br \/>\nElm Creek Park Preserve<br \/>\n13351 Elm Creek Road<br \/>\nDayton 763-694-7700<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/eastman\">www.threeriversparks.org\/eastman<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden<br \/>\n<\/strong>Theodore Wirth Park<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>1 Theodore Wirth Parkway<br \/>\nMinneapolis 612-370-4903<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/\">www.minneapolisparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gale Wood Farm<br \/>\n<\/strong>7210 County Road 110 West<br \/>\nMinnetrista 763-694-2001<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/gale-woods-farm\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/gale-woods-farm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Harriett Alexander Nature Center<br \/>\n<\/strong>2520 North Dale Street<br \/>\nRoseville 651-765-HANC<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofroseville.com\/183\/Nature-Center\">www.cityofroseville.com\/183\/Nature-Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Longfellow Gardens<br \/>\n<\/strong>Minnehaha Park<br \/>\n3925 East Minnehaha Parkway<br \/>\nMinneapolis 612-230-6400<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/\">www.minneapolisparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Loring Park Garden of the Seasons<br \/>\n<\/strong>1382 Willow Street<br \/>\nMinneapolis 612-230-6400<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/\">www.minneapolisparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lowry Nature Center<br \/>\n<\/strong>Carver Park Preserve<br \/>\n7025 Victoria Drive<br \/>\nVictoria 763-694-7650<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/lowry-nature-center\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/lowry-nature-center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lyndale Park Peace Garden<br \/>\n<\/strong>4124 Roseway Road<br \/>\nMinneapolis 612-230-6400<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/\">www.minneapolisparks.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nMaplewood Nature Center &amp; Preserves<br \/>\n<\/strong>2659 East 7th Street<br \/>\nMaplewood 651-249-2170<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/maplewoodmn.gov\/960\/Nature-Center\">http:\/\/maplewoodmn.gov\/960\/Nature-Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marjorie McNeely Conservatory &amp; Gardens<br \/>\n<\/strong>1225 Estabrook Drive<br \/>\nSaint Paul 651-487-8201<br \/>\n24-hour Info 651-487-8200<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.comozooconservatory.org\/\">www.comozooconservatory.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minneapolis Sculpture Garden<br \/>\n<\/strong>725 Vineland Place<br \/>\nMinneapolis 612-375-7600<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/walkerart.org\/\">https:\/\/walkerart.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota Landscape Arboretum<br \/>\n<\/strong>3675 Arboretum Drive<br \/>\nChaska 612-301-1257<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arboretum.umn.edu\/\">www.arboretum.umn.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota Zoo<br \/>\n<\/strong>13000 Zoo Boulevard<br \/>\nApple Valley 952-431-9200<br \/>\nToll free 800-366-7811<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/mnzoo.org\/\">http:\/\/mnzoo.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Munsinger Clemens Gardens<br \/>\n<\/strong>Riverside Drive SE<br \/>\nSt. Cloud 320-257-5959<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.munsingerclemens.com\/\">www.munsingerclemens.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Noerenberg Gardens<br \/>\n<\/strong>2865 Northshore Drive<br \/>\nWayzata 763-559-6700<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/noerenberg-gardens\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/noerenberg-gardens<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nokomis Naturescape Gardens<br \/>\n<\/strong>5001 East Lake Nokomis Parkway<br \/>\nMinneapolis 612-230-6400<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NokomisNaturescape\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NokomisNaturescape<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Normandale Japanese Gardens<br \/>\n<\/strong>Normandale Community College<br \/>\n9700 France Avenue South<br \/>\nBloomington 952-358-8200<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.normandale.edu\/community\/japanese-garden\">http:\/\/www.normandale.edu\/community\/japanese-garden<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pergola Garden<br \/>\n<\/strong>Minnehaha Falls<br \/>\n4801 South Minnehaha Drive<br \/>\nMinneapolis 612-230-6400<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/parks__destinations\/gardens__bird_sanctuaries\/minnehaha_falls_pergola_garden\/\">https:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/parks__destinations\/gardens__bird_sanctuaries\/minnehaha_falls_pergola_garden\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quaking Bog<br \/>\n<\/strong>Theodore Wirth Park<br \/>\n1 Theodore Wirth Parkway<br \/>\nMinneapolis 612-230-6400<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/\">www.minneapolisparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Richardson Nature Center<br \/>\n<\/strong>Hyland Lake Park Preserve<br \/>\n8737 East Bush Lake Road<br \/>\nBloomington 763-694-7676<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/richardson-nature-center\">www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/richardson-nature-center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>River Bend Nature Center<br \/>\n<\/strong>1000 Rustad Road<br \/>\nFaribault 507-332-7151<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/rbnc.org\/\">https:\/\/rbnc.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Springbrook Nature Center<br \/>\n<\/strong>100 85th Avenue NE<br \/>\nFridley 763-572-3588<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.springbrooknaturecenter.org\/\">www.springbrooknaturecenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tamarack Nature Center<br \/>\n<\/strong>5287 Otter Lake Road<br \/>\nWhite Bear Township 651-407-5350<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation\">www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/parks-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center<br \/>\n<\/strong>365 Marie Avenue West<br \/>\nWest St. Paul 651-455-4531<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dodgenaturecenter.org\/\">www.dodgenaturecenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary<br \/>\n<\/strong>Lyndale Park<br \/>\n4124 Roseway Road<br \/>\nMinneapolis 612-230-6400<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/\">www.minneapolisparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Westwood Hills Nature Center<br \/>\n<\/strong>8300 West Franklin Avenue<br \/>\nSt. Louis Park 952-924-2544<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/westwoodhillsnaturecenter.org\/\">http:\/\/westwoodhillsnaturecenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nPARKS &amp; RECREATION CONTACTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>State &amp; Federal<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><br \/>\nMinnesota Department of Natural Resources<br \/>\n<\/strong>651-296-6157<br \/>\n888-MINNDNR<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/\">www.dnr.state.mn.us<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota State Parks<br \/>\n<\/strong>Camping Reservations<br \/>\n866-857-2757<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/reservations_campsite.html\">www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/reservations_campsite.html<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nNational Wildlife Refuges<br \/>\n<\/strong>US Fish &amp; Wildlife Service<br \/>\nMidwest Region<br \/>\n612-713-5360<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fws.gov\/midwest\">www.fws.gov\/midwest<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recreation.gov<br \/>\n<\/strong>National Recreation Service<br \/>\n877-444-6777<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.recreation.gov\">www.recreation.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>US Forest Service<br \/>\n<\/strong>800-832-1355<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\">www.fs.fed.us<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>City &amp; County<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>City of Bloomington Parks &amp; Recreation<br \/>\n<\/strong>Bloomington 952-563-8877<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bloomingtonmn.gov\">www.bloomingtonmn.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>City of Minneapolis Parks &amp; Recreation<br \/>\n<\/strong>Minneapolis 612-230-6400<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/\">www.minneapolisparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>City of St. Paul Parks &amp; Recreation<br \/>\n<\/strong>Saint Paul 651-266-6400<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stpaul.gov\">www.stpaul.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anoka County Parks<br \/>\n<\/strong>Andover 763-324-3300<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anokacountyparks.com\/\">www.anokacountyparks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carver County Parks<br \/>\n<\/strong>Chaska 952-466-5250<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.carver.mn.us\/departments\/public-works\/parks-recreation\">https:\/\/www.co.carver.mn.us\/departments\/public-works\/parks-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dakota County Parks Department<\/strong><br \/>\nApple Valley 651-437-3191<br \/>\nToll Free 800-247-1056<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.dakota.mn.us\/parks\">www.co.dakota.mn.us\/parks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hennepin &amp; Scott Counties<br \/>\n<\/strong>Three Rivers Park District<br \/>\nInformation 763-559-9000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\">www.threeriversparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Metropolitan Council Regional Parks<br \/>\n<\/strong>St. Paul 651-602-1000<br \/>\n<a 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