Best Parks In Minnesota
March 29, 2014 8:00 AM
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It’s nearly impossible to narrow down a list of Minnesota’s best parks. This state is home to some of the best parks and green space in the country, and every lush, preserved piece of our landscape deserves a mention. There are parks that are best for camping, for fishing, for hiking, for a hand-in-hand stroll with a loved one, for bird watching, horseback riding and other family events, but they all have one thing in common: they are incredible. You can’t understand how gorgeous this state is until you’ve gotten lost in the miles of forests and trails, lakes and rivers, grasslands and prairies. This list is just a sampling of the various Minnesota parks, representing the diversity, the unique offerings and the sheer beauty that they have to offer....

Como Park
1225 Estabrook Drive
St. Paul, MN 55103
(651) 487-8200
http://www.comozooconservatory.org

This park in St. Paul has it all: a beautiful lake that offers paddle boats and almost two miles of path for bikers, joggers, walkers and more, headed by a pavilion that features music and theater throughout the summer as well as full service restaurant. An amazing (and free) zoo and conservatory are available along with miles of hiking trails in serene green space. Kids can also run wild at the amusement park with rides of all types. And there’s an 18-hole golf course for adults as well. There are also baseball diamonds, open fields for lawn games, bonfire pits and a huge playground. Visit for yourself and see what all the hype is about.

Como Park Conservatory