We have rented a sheltered picnic area with electricity and a grill (on the map it's the Deer Area). They have:
- Man-made swimming area that is amazing for kids ($2/person/day)
- The largest of Three Rivers Park District's play areas, there are two acres of wood and rope mazes leading to spiral slides, suspension bridges, underground tunnels and two cable rides
- Hiking Trails: Creek Trail (2.1 miles), Monarch Trail (.75 miles) -Wood-chip and turf trails through woodlots and fields, Eastman Nature Center Trails (3.5 miles total) - Four loop trails, turf or wood-chip surface.
- Biking Trails: - Mountain Biking - 5 mile turf trail w/rolling terrain. "Regular" Biking - 20 miles of trail - hilly terrain. Trail connects with North Hennepin Trail Corridor. Rest stops at Visitor Center, picnic areas, Nature Center and group camp. Access from Visitor Center, Nature Center or picnic area.
- Archery: a 30-acre archery facility, featuring both a stationary range and a walk-through course. A daily pass is $5. Archery permits required for ages 16 and older. Archers age 15 and younger do not need a permit, but must be accompanied by an adult permit-holder.
The website has directions and much more information. Go check it out!
