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๐ŸŒŠ Water Parks & Splash Pads for Kids in Edina, MN

44 water parks, splash pads, and swimming spots rated and reviewed by families.

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Westwood Hills Nature Center nature preserve in St. Louis Park, MN๐ŸŒฟ Nature
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โ˜…4.8(936)Free6 mi ยท St. Louis Park

Westwood Hills Nature Center offers 63 acres of outdoor exploration perfect for getting kids connected with nature right in the heart of St. Louis Park. With miles of easy hiking trails, live animal exhibits, hands-on nature displays, and excellent educational programming, it's an ideal spot for families to spend a morning or afternoon discovering local wildlife and ecosystems without venturing far from the Twin Cities metro.

๐Ÿ•‘ 2-3 hours
Riley Creek Conservation Area park in Eden Prairie, MN๐ŸŒณ Park
Photo: Carey Nadeau
โ˜…4.8(86)Free9 mi ยท Eden Prairie

Riley Creek Conservation Area is a spacious Eden Prairie gem that offers something for every member of the family. With multiple playgrounds catering to different age groups, expansive open fields perfect for kite flying or pickup games, and well-maintained walking trails winding through natural areas, this park delivers hours of outdoor fun without the crowds of larger metro parks.

๐Ÿ•‘ 2-4 hours
Centennial Lakes Park park in Edina, MN๐ŸŒณ Park
Photo: Amrita Pritam
โ˜…4.7(4,446)Free

Centennial Lakes Park is Edina's crown jewel for family fun, offering a stunning 24-acre oasis where kids can paddle boat across scenic lakes, putt through mini golf courses, and splash in fountains during summer. With paved walking paths perfect for strollers, winter ice skating, and beautifully landscaped grounds, this versatile park delivers year-round entertainment that keeps families coming back season after season.

๐Ÿ•‘ 2-4 hours
Round Lake Park park in Eden Prairie, MN๐ŸŒณ Park
Photo: Ashley Young
โ˜…4.7(819)Free7 mi ยท Eden Prairie

Round Lake Park is Eden Prairie's go-to family beach destination, combining a lifeguard-supervised sandy swimming area with excellent playground equipment and a fishing dock. With picnic shelters for birthday parties and lunch breaks, plus consistently high ratings from local families, this neighborhood gem offers everything you need for a full day of summer fun without the crowds of larger lake beaches.

๐Ÿ•‘ 3-4 hours
Purgatory Creek Park Pavilion park in Eden Prairie, MN๐ŸŒณ Park
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โ˜…4.7(779)Free5 mi ยท Eden Prairie

Purgatory Creek Park Pavilion offers families an incredible outdoor adventure with over 5 miles of trails perfect for exploring with kids of all ages. The paved paths are stroller-friendly, while adventurous families can tackle mountain biking trails together, and the scenic creek provides endless opportunities for spotting turtles, frogs, and birds along the way.

๐Ÿ•‘ 2-4 hours
Brookview Park park in Golden Valley, MN๐ŸŒณ Park
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โ˜…4.7(464)Free6 mi ยท Golden Valley

Brookview Park is a Golden Valley gem that truly delivers year-round family fun. With multiple playgrounds for different age groups, expansive open spaces for running around, and popular sledding hills that draw families from across the metro area in winter, this park has something for every season and every energy level.

๐Ÿ•‘ 2-4 hours
Nicollet Commons Park park in Burnsville, MN๐ŸŒณ Park
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โ˜…4.7(307)Free9 mi ยท Burnsville

Nicollet Commons Park is a beloved Burnsville destination that checks all the boxes for active families. With its excellent playground equipment, wide open spaces perfect for running around, and well-maintained sports fields, this community park offers something for every energy level,whether your kids want to climb, swing, kick a ball, or enjoy a leisurely family picnic under the trees.

๐Ÿ•‘ 1.5-3 hours
The Landing - MN River Heritage Park park in Shakopee, MN๐ŸŽจ Museum
Photo: Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau
โ˜…4.7(213)$$9 mi ยท Shakopee

The Landing transports families back to 1800s Minnesota through immersive living history experiences that kids can touch, explore, and participate in. Costumed interpreters bring historic buildings to life while children try hands-on activities like old-fashioned games, crafts, and exploring authentic structures from pioneer days. The combination of museum learning and nature preserve trails makes this a unique educational adventure that doesn't feel like a history lesson.

๐Ÿ•‘ 2-3 hours for the living history museum, or 3-4 hours if combining with nature trails
Cliff Fen Park park in Burnsville, MN๐ŸŒฟ Nature
Photo: David Adolphson
โ˜…4.7(60)Free8 mi ยท Burnsville

Cliff Fen Park offers families a rare opportunity to explore a genuine fen ecosystem right in Burnsville. Kids can safely adventure along elevated boardwalk trails while spotting wildlife, learning about wetland habitats through interactive signage, and experiencing a unique natural environment that feels worlds away from the city.

๐Ÿ•‘ 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Edinborough Park amusement park in Minneapolis, MN๐ŸŽข Amusement Park
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โ˜…4.6(1,944)$2 mi away

Edinborough Park is an indoor wonderland that saves the day when Minnesota weather won't cooperate. This spacious community center features a stunning one-acre indoor park complete with a playground, splash pad, and amphitheater under a beautiful glass roof, plus seasonal amenities like an outdoor pool and fitness facilities,making it a year-round destination for active families.

๐Ÿ•‘ 2-3 hours
General Mills Nature Preserve nature preserve in Golden Valley, MN๐ŸŒฟ Nature
Photo: Michael Martodam
โ˜…4.7(57)Free7 mi ยท Golden Valley

General Mills Nature Preserve offers families an easy escape into nature right in Golden Valley. This 27-acre gem features well-maintained walking trails and boardwalks that wind through beautiful wetlands, making it perfect for introducing kids to local wildlife and ecosystems without venturing far from the city.

๐Ÿ•‘ 1-2 hours
Veterans Park park in Richfield, MN๐ŸŒณ Park
Photo: James Farnham
โ˜…4.6(1,016)Free4 mi ยท Richfield

Veterans Park is a fantastic neighborhood gem in Richfield that delivers everything families need for an active outdoor day. With top-notch playground equipment that challenges climbers and delights littles ones, plus sprawling open spaces perfect for soccer games or kite flying, this park earns its impressive 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 families who've discovered it.

๐Ÿ•‘ 2-4 hours

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