PLAN YOUR EVENT PLAN YOUR EVENT
> MEETINGS/CONVENTIONS
> SPORTS/COMPETITIONS
> WEDDINGS/SOCIAL EVENTS

FREE AREA INFORMATION
DISCOUNTS/OFFERS
AREA PROMOTIONS

WHAT TO DO
Shopping
Dining
Golf
Parks
Recreation

WHAT TO SEE
Sporting Events
Museums
Theatre
Entertainment
Tours

WHERE TO STAY
Hotels
Extended Stays
Campgrounds



Minneapolis North Parks

The Visit Minneapolis North area is home of the Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park in Brooklyn Park, Palmer Lake Park Reserve in Brooklyn Center, and more.
 

Biking Trails
Biking Trails The area has plenty of fun and challenging biking trails. All are connecting to each other and the Grand Rounds. 
Just Add Water!
Just Add Water! Some of the most beautiful views of the Mississippi River can be seen from the Coon Rapids Dam. 
The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors There are some great campgrounds in the Minneapolis area. Enjoy the great outdoors while enjoying the best of an urban area. 
Bunker Hills Regional Park
763-862-4970 / 763-757-3920
CSAH 14 and Foley Boulevard
Coon Rapids, MN 55304
MAP IT MAP IT

Featuring 1,600 acres including camping, activity center, Bunker Beach Outdoor Water Park, Bunker Hills Golf Course, Bunker Park Stable, plus miles of trails and picnic pavilions.
VIEW MORE INFORMATION MORE
Central Park
763-569-3400
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
MAP IT MAP IT

Featuring baseball and softball fields, picnic paviolions, plus the Brooklyn Center Community Center is located adjacent to the park offering recreational activities, plus event space.
VIEW MORE INFORMATION MORE
Clifton E. French Regional Park
763-694-7750
12605 Rockford Road
Plymouth, MN 55441
MAP IT MAP IT

Featuring a swimming beach, fishing pier, lighted trails, a creative play area, and much more.
VIEW MORE INFORMATION MORE
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
763-694-7790
10360 West River Road
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
MAP IT MAP IT

Featuring 610 acres including a visitor center, fishing pier, paved trails and walkway over the Mississippi River.
VIEW MORE INFORMATION MORE
Eagle Lake Regional Park
763-694-7695
11000 Bass Lake Road
Plymouth, MN 55442
MAP IT MAP IT

Featuring 230 acres including recreational opportunities and the Eagle Lake Youth Golf Center.
VIEW MORE INFORMATION MORE
Elm Creek Park Reserve
763-694-7894
12400 James Deane Parkway
Maple Grove, MN 55369
MAP IT MAP IT

Featuring 4,900 acres including the Chalet, a Winter Recreation Area, a chlorinated swimming pond, Disk Golf Course, plus 20 miles of paved trails and picnic pavilions.
VIEW MORE INFORMATION MORE
Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum
763-569-3300
61st and Major Avenue
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
MAP IT MAP IT

Featuring 8 acres including a paved pathway, natural wetlands and a variety of wildlife and flower gardens.
VIEW MORE INFORMATION MORE
Fish Lake Regional Park
763-694-7750
14500 Bass Lake Road
Maple Grove, MN 55369
MAP IT MAP IT

Featuring a variety of outdoor recreational facilities, swimming beach and boat access to Fish Lake, plus 7.4-mile regional trail and pavilion.
VIEW MORE INFORMATION MORE
North Mississippi Regional Park
763-694-7693
5114 North Mississippi Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55430
MAP IT MAP IT

Featuring the Kroening Interpretive Center, trails, fishing pier, boat launch, wading pool and picnic areas.
VIEW MORE INFORMATION MORE
^ Back To The Top ^
Palmer Lake Park Reserve

2800 69th Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
MAP IT MAP IT

Featuring over 200 acres including paved & woodchip trails, three park areas, lake and surrounding marshes provide habitat in this natural environmental preserve.
VIEW MORE INFORMATION MORE
Riverfront Regional Park
763-757-3920
5100 East River Road
Fridley, MN 55432
MAP IT MAP IT

Featuring 139 acres including paved trails along the Mississippi River.
VIEW MORE INFORMATION MORE
View the World's Largest Jellyfish Collection

View the World's Largest Jellyfish Collection If you haven't been to Underwater Adventures in awhile, head on down for the Jellyfish exhibition! 
Upcoming Events
How To Talk Minnesotan The Musical
March 12 - October 30, 2010
Plymouth Playhouse
Hubble 3D
April 23 - December 31, 2010
IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo
Summer Flower Show
May 8 - October 4, 2010
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Arabia Omnitheater Film
May 17 - October 24, 2010
Science Museum of Minnesota