Woodland Trails Regional Park
About the Business
Woodland Trails Regional Park, located at 20135 Elk Lake Road Northwest in Elk River, Minnesota, is a stunning 427-acre park that showcases the beauty of dense woods, prairies, and wetlands. As the crown jewel of the Elk River Park system, it is a must-visit destination throughout the year. In 2020, the park added a new archery range and nature play area, offering visitors even more recreational opportunities.
The Woodlands Archery Range features eight targets with shooting positions ranging from 10 to 40 yards, providing a challenging experience for archery enthusiasts of all levels. The Glacial Ridge Nature Play Area offers a variety of elements for children and families to enjoy, including fort building sticks, log balance beams, boulder scrambles, and more.
Visitors can also explore the Great Northern Trail, a 4.75-mile paved regional trail that winds through the park and extends north to the city corporate limit. In 2015, the park expanded to include the 32-acre Big Tooth Ridge Park, following a recommendation from the city Parks and Recreation Commission.
Officially designated as a regional park in August 2016, Woodland Trails Regional Park offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The park is conveniently located near County Road 33 to the north and Proctor Avenue to the east, making it easily accessible for visitors from all around. Come and discover the beauty and tranquility of Woodland Trails Regional Park today.
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Location & Phone number
20135 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN 55330, United States
Hours open
Monday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Reviews
"**Updated** We love coming to the park for entertainment in the park! Have lots of fun! Thank you for offering it every summer! **Original post** We went to entertainment in the park today and had a great time listening to the bazillions. Not driving here before the Google maps was wrong and the sign to the park was small and almost missed the turn. (There should be a sign saying the park is the next right or something so people can find it a lot easier.) Other than that it was very nice we will definitely be back there soon!"
"This is probably one of my favorite places to go hiking, there's plenty of different trails to take. If you like long walks and nature sounds this place is definitely something worth visiting."
"It has been about 5 years since I have last been here. Lots of great updates and additions. It is a great trail to visit on a hot day. Most of the trail is in shade with the right amount of sun. Bottom line great trail for biking , walking ,running with good parking and adequate bathrooms. Also see wildlife pretty often here."
"As the soft breezes whisper through the vast, lush and nearby untouched forests full of rolling hills, glens and valleys created over time by fauna and waters’ individually paved journeys, one may revel in the majesty of the abundant gifts all around us provided by Mother Nature (Nurture)! Truly an amazing park for hiking walking jogging biking winter trails for skiing, archery and good ole’ tree huggin’!"
"Really lovely! We visited in early Sept and stuck to the paved trails: the Prairie Loop and Poplar Loop. I find prairies to be incredibly beautiful and I enjoyed this one a lot. The Poplar Trail was shady and cool (at least on a mild day). We saw lots of dragonflies and damselflies and a few Gray Tree Frogs. There were also a lot of different fungi to observe. These two paved trails were well maintained and they had mowed back from the pavement so I would say you'd not have to worry about ticks on these paths. Mosquitoes were also not a noticeable problem. The grassy paths didn't look overgrown but I would wear long pants and wear tick repellent if I wanted to hike them. There is a small port-a-john. They meant to offer trail maps to use but they were in a container that let them get soaked with a recent rain. The two trails we were on seemed well marked but we did get turned around at one spot and had to backtrack. We would like to explore this park further."
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