Picnic Spots Near Me in Detroit Lakes, mn
Big Bog State Recreation Area
55716 Highway 72, Waskish, MN
Big Bog State Recreation Area has been called Minnesota's last true wilderness. This two-part recreation area includes a northern unit and a southern unit. The 500-square-mile peat bog, the... Read More
Maynard Lion's Club
126 Vardis Street, Maynard, MN
Offers a picnic area and a shelter area. Camping space is available for rent.
Read MoreWilson Park
625 Riverside Ave NE, Saint Cloud, MN
Wilson Park and pavillion was constructed as a WPA project in the 1930's. It features a beautifully shaded lawn and view of the Mississippi. Side by side with its history is one of the most... Read More
Garden Island State Recreation Area
3684 - 54th Ave. NW, Williams, MN
Remote and virtually undeveloped, Garden Island State Recreation Area is the northernmost unit of the Minnesota State Park system. Part of its attraction is the challenge of getting there—as... Read More
Orono Park
18599 Gary Street, Elk River, MN
18599 Gary Street ~ Home to a new destination playground, Orono Park is a family friendly 28-acre park located on the west shore of Lake Orono south of Highway 10.
The park is the hub... Read More
Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
9831 Rebecca Park Trail, Rockford, MN
A gently rolling Big Woods landscape and numerous wetland areas make up the beautiful Lake Rebecca Park Reserve. In addition to the many opportunities for outdoor fun you'll find here, this... Read More
Pipestone National Monument
36 Reservation Avenue, Pipestone, MN
For countless generations, American Indians have quarried the red pipestone found at this site. These grounds are sacred to many people because the pipestone quarried here is carved into pipes... Read More
Rum River North County Park
23100 Rum River Blvd. NW, Saint Francis, MN
The 80-acre Rum River North County Park is the northern access to the Rum River Canoe Corridor, which begins in St. Francis, passes by Rum River Central Regional Park, and ends in the City of... Read More
Rum River Central Regional Park
17955 Roanoke St. NW, Andover, MN
A very scenic and natural park on the Rum River, Rum River Central Regional Park features a diversity of river, prairie, and woodland settings covering 434 acres. It also provides a wide-array... Read More
Carver Park Reserve
7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria, MN
Situated on the western edge of the Twin Cities, Carver Park Reserve is home to the Lowry Nature Center, Grimm Farm Historic Site and King Waterbird Sanctuary. Visitors here may spot Trumpeter... Read More
Fish Lake Regional Park
14900 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN
Fish Lake Regional Park offers outdoor recreation in a wooded lakeside setting. Water enthusiasts enjoy swimming, boating or ice fishing on Fish Lake. You'll also find picnic areas and a rental... Read More
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
6900 Hazeltine Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park is a developing park on the shores of Lake Minnewashta. Facilities completed to date include a swimming beach, bathhouse, reservable picnic shelters, volleyball... Read More
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
9750 Egret Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN
The 446-acre Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is one of the most popular in Anoka County. It is a year-round destination, especially during the cross-country ski season. Picnicking, fishing,... Read More
Fish Lake County Park
43308 Elmcrest Avenue, Harris, MN
The county's most popular swimming beach - be prepared for crowds on hot summer weekends. Other summer activities include fishing, hiking, picnicking, volleyball (net provided, balls are... Read More
Manomin County Park
6666 East River Road, Fridley, MN
The 15-acre Manomin County Park, at the confluence of Rice Creek and the Mississippi River, is home to a wide-array of wildlife including many birds, gray heron, and more.
This beautiful... Read More
Kordiak County Park
1845 49th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN
Kordiak County Park was the first park in the Anoka County Parks System. This 29-acre park is maintained as a natural retreat for residents and visitors of southern Anoka... Read More
Powderhorn Park
3400 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN
Powderhorn covers 68 acres of land including 12 acres of water. Powderhorn Recreation Center offers programs for all ages.
The park was named under the order of Major Plympton (based at... Read More
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve
7373 Main Street, Centerville, MN
The 5,500-acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve is one of the largest in the seven-county metropolitan area and contains some of the most significant native wildlife habitat and water... Read More
