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Hennepin County Outdoor Rec

Outdoor recreation opportunities in Hennepin County. You’ll find information about parks and trails, waterways and campgrounds.

Bike in Hyland Lake Park Reserve

December 20, 2023March 3, 2020
bike path in hyland park

Bloomington/Hennepin County • No fees Hyland Lake Park Reserve, part of the Three Rivers Parks system, offers 8.7 miles of paved bike trails over hills and restored prairie and through …

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Hiking in Crow-Hassan Park Reserve

April 15, 2022February 25, 2020
hiking crow hassan

Hanover/Hennepin County • No fee Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, on the western edge of Hennepin County, offers 19 miles of natural-surface hiking during spring, summer and fall. 10 miles stay open …

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Hiking & Trail Running in French Regional Park

April 14, 2022November 26, 2018
hiking trail french park

Plymouth, Hennepin County • No park pass needed French Regional Park has a great system of hiking trails, much of which is turf and dirt. The official name of this …

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Hiking in Fish Lake Regional Park

April 14, 2022November 20, 2018
cattails at Fish Lake

Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No fee Fish Lake Regional Park offers both paved and natural-surface hiking opportunities. You have your choice of 3+ miles of hikes through the woods, next …

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Biking in French Regional Park

April 14, 2022November 13, 2018
biking french regional park

Plymouth, Hennepin County • No fee French Regional Park is a biking hub. It hosts trails within the park itself, as well as connections to two major regional trails. About …

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Bike in Fish Lake Regional Park

April 14, 2022November 6, 2018
bike fish lake regional park

Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No fee Fish Lake Regional Park is part of the Three Rivers Park District. There are 3 miles of very scenic paved bike trails here through …

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Kayaking at Mississippi Gateway

March 24, 2022October 8, 2018
Mississippi River Coon Rapids Dam West

Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County • No fee Mississippi Gateway Regional Park is a great local place to launch your canoe or kayak for a paddle trip on the Mississippi River. …

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Hiking in Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

April 14, 2022October 2, 2018
mississippi river

Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County • No fee Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park—the West version, that is—has become Mississippi Gateway Regional Park. That was a welcome change to avoid confusion between …

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Hiking in Elm Creek Park Reserve

December 20, 2023April 23, 2018
woman hiking in the fall

Maple Grove, Hennepin County • No park permit needed We couldn’t have picked a more beautiful day to hike at Elm Creek. The fall colors were simply stunning. But as …

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