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Four Seasons FUN GUIDE
4779 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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About this edition:
In this edition of the 4 Seasons Fun Guide, we have put together a variety of community calendars ranging from White Bear Lake to Stillwater. Events include local farmers markets, summer festivals and signature events such as White Bear Lake’s Manitou Days beginning in June and Hometown for the Holidays in Stillwater during December.
Within this edition, you will find a wide variety of activities to participate in and events to attend throughout the year. In the northeast metro, there are a multitude of lakes for residents, visitors and even pets to enjoy in the warmer months. Between Anoka, Ramsey and Washington County, there are almost 100 public lakes to visit. In the colder months, residents can enjoy fat tire biking on Gateway Trail, an 18-mile trail that runs from St. Paul to Pine Point Regional Park in Stillwater.
If you get hungry during your visit, don’t worry, we provided you with list of local cafes where you can grab a bite, a cup of coffee and baked goods. In White Bear Lake, stop by Keys Café & Bakery for dessert. At The Rusty Cow Café in Circle Pines, enjoy a variety of homemade breakfast combinations and lunch. Located in Stillwater, you will find various coffee shops downtown with a scenic view of the St. Croix River.
There is a little bit of something on every page for everyone. We hope you enjoy your time in the northeast suburbs.
Table of Contents
Apples, Apples, Apples!
Whats Happening at Pine Tree Apple Orchard
Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic
July 31-Aug. 3, 2025, www.ptatc.com
Taste of White Bear Lake
Community fund raiser presented by White Bear Lake Rotary, Sept. TBD
Corn Maze
Late September
BandanAhhh!
Music for the whole family
Oct. 4 & 5
Pick your own Pumpkin Patch
Early October
Run and Walk for the Apples 9 am, Oct 18
Pride of the Prairie – Bill Cagely
Music of all ages for all ages
To be announced
Strawberry Season
OPEN
Mid-June through Early July; Hours vary with Harvest Apple Season
Mid-August through February, Weekends in March; Seasonal Hours
Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Eve
Reserve your pies and gifts. Open until 12pm
Community Calendar
The following are area events scheduled by press time and subject to change. Please check event websites for updates and more information in 2025 and 2026. Also check calendar pages in your weekly community newspaper or at www.presspubs.com for updates about what’s happening in the area.
March
‘The Book Club Play’
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 14-23
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: A delightful new comedy
presspubs.com
about life and literature. Tickets $15-$35
Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
Shake Your Shamrock
When: 10 a.m. - noon Saturday, March 15
Where: Kelly’s Korner, 7098 Centerville Road, Centerville
Details: 5K or 7K run on paved flat course.
Contact: 651-440-9625 or mmraces. com
Maple Syrup Festival
When: 12-2 p.m. Saturday, March 23
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
Details: Learn about the tradition of gathering maple sap and cooking it down to make maple syrup. Maple crafts and scavenger hunt.
Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
Easter Egg Hunt
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22
Where: McCullough Park, 915 County Road I, Shoreview
Details: Kids can hunt outside for eggs filled with candy and visit with the bunny. Registration required - deadline March 19. No walk-ins accepted.
Contact: shoreviewmn.gov/parksrec/special-events
Paul Dols
Green is a popular color for participants in the annual Shake Your Shamrock run around St. Patrick’s Day.
Community Calendar
Noodles for Northwoods
When: 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where: Forest Lake American Legion #225, 355 West Broadway Ave.
Details: Annual fundraiser for Northwoods Humane Society includes pasta dinner, silent auction, raffles and wine pull.
Contact: 651-982-0240 or northwoodshs.org
April
‘Anything Goes’
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 25-May 18
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: A classic, Golden Age musical by Cole Porter.
Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
Waffle Breakfast and Fire Truck Tours
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, April 6
Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E County Road F
Details: All-you-can-eat Belgian waffle breakfast put on by the VH Lions Club. Other participants include Can Do Canines, KidSight vision screening for children, Minnesota Lions Diabetes Foundation, Special Olympics Minnesota and Minnesota Lions Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Contact: 651-204-6000 or www. cityvadnaisheights.com
Earth Day Celebration
When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 19
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
Details: Make earth art project, explore trails, entertainment, Sound Garden, and visit the Eco-Fair. Free.
Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 12
Where: Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N., Scandia
Details: Enjoy a delicious breakfast including a sweet roll, eggs, sausage and fruit cup.
Contact: cityofscandia.com
May
‘Break Forth into Singing’
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 11
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 Fourth St. N., Stillwater
Details: Celebrate a musical journey performed by Valley Chamber Chorale. Contact: 651-430-0124 or valleychamberchorale.org
St. Croix Valley Annual Pottery Studio Tour & Sale
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 11
Where: Upper St. Croix Valley, self-guided tour
Details: Visit seven pottery studios featuring 71 artists from around the country on a self-guided tour; items for sale.
Contact: saintcroixvalleypotterytour.com
Shepherd’s Harvest Festival
When: Friday, May 9 Classes only (no vendors); 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 10; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 11
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 N. 40th St., Lake Elmo
Details: Sheep and wool festival events include Minnesota’s largest fleece competition, sheep shearing, fleece skirting demos, book signings, dog herding demos, classes, farm work stock dog trial, and vendors.
Contact: shepherdsharvestfestival.org
Stillwater Flea and Crafter Market
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May 17-18, June 28-29; July 19-20; Aug 30-31; Sept. 27-28
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Stillwater
Details: Outdoor flea and crafter’s market with almost 200 crafters and vendors.
Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com
Stillwater Half Marathon
When: 7 a.m. Saturday, May 25
Where: Pioneer Park, Laurel & N. 2nd St., Stillwater - Runners shuttled to start areas.
Details: Half marathon, 10K and 5K with route through downtown Stillwater.
Contact: runstillwater.com
‘Country Roads: A Tribute to John Denver’
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 23
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: The music of John Denver. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
St Croix Valley Art Opener
Studio Tour
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday: June 6, Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Artist studios throughout the St. Croix Valley
Details: Features demonstrations and artwork for sale by local artists at their studios.
Contact: artopener.org
June
Shoreview Farmers Market
When: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 3-Aug. 26; 3-6 pm Sept. 2-Oct. 14
Where: Shoreview Community Center lower level parking lot and pavilion, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Check out new amenities, weekly themes and live entertainment. More than 30 vendors. Frequent Shopper Program.
Contact: shoreviewcommunitycenter.com
Hugo Good Neighbor Days
When: June 6-8
Where: Lion’s Volunteer Park, 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo
Details: Annual festival includes carnival rides, parade, bingo, beer garden and live music.
Community Calendar
Contact: Hugo Lions or goodneighbordays.com
Centerville Music in the Park
When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, June 10-July 29
Where: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville
Details: Community concerts with various artists/bands.
Contact: centervillemn.com
Stillwater Farmers Market
When: 7:30am-noon, Saturdays, June - October
Where: Corner of 3rd Street and Pine Street across from courthouse
Details: Local vendors offering flowers, vegetables, fruit, honey, baked goods, crafts and other specialties.
Contact: 651-275-7075 or localharvest.org
Midwest Ski Otters Shows
When: 6 p.m. Sundays beginning June 8 through Aug. 24 - no show Aug. 10. Season finale Sunday, Aug. 24, at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake
Details: White Bear-based team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area
Contact: skiotter.com
Cruisin’
on the Croix
Hot Rod & Vintage Car Show
When: 4-9 p.m. every other Wednesday, June 11 through Sept. 17
Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater
Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, family-friendly festivities.
Contact: cruisinonthecroix.com
Bald Eagle Waterski Club Shows
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, mid-June through August
Where: Centerville Lake in Centerville
Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing tricks. Club also performs at summer festivals throughout the state.
Contact: baldeaglewaterskishows. net
Arts in the Park, Forest Lake
When: 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, JuneAug. except Tuesday, July 1 and July 8
Where: Lakeside Park, 95 East Broadway Ave.
Details: Craft vendors, farmers market, food trucks and free concert weekly.
Contact: 651-209-9723 or cityofforestlake.com
Concerts in the Commons
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June-July (dates to be determined) Where: Shoreview Commons, next to Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Open-air concerts with variety of music. Bring blanket or chair. Concessions. See website for lineup.
Contact: shoreviewcommunitycenter.com
Community Calendar
Vadnais Heights Ice Cream
Social
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 11
Where: Berwood Park, 780 Berwood Ave., Vadnais Heights
Details: Free ice cream, activities for all ages, representatives from community organizations, and live music.
Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com
Manitou Days
When: June 19 to July 4
Where: Events throughout White Bear Lake
Details: Three-week long, annual summer festival showcases the best of the White Bear Lake community. More than 60 events including parade, beach dance, community picnic, family fun night, antique boat show, fireworks and more.
Contact: 651-653-5122 or manitoudays.com
Marketfest
When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays June 19 through July 31
Where: Downtown White Bear Lake
Details: Free family festival includes more than 150 retail and food vendors, live music, children’s activities, farmers market, classic car show.
Contact: marketfestwbl.org
Food Truck Extravaganza
When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 14
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo
Details: Community event includes
over 40 food trucks, beer and wine tent, marketplace, live music, and kid’s activities.
Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber. com
Bayport Farmers Market
When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, mid-June to mid-October
Where: The Village Green, 498 3rd St. N., Bayport
Contact: bayportcommunityactionleague.com
Afton Strawberry Festival
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, June 28; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 29
Where: Town Square Park, 3418 St. Croix Trail S., Afton
Details: Artists, flea market vendors, live music, food and fun for the entire family.
Contact: aftonartfair.com
Vadnais Heights Music in the Park Series
When and Where: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, at various Vadnais Heights parks
Details: Celebrate summer with
free outdoor concerts.
Contact: 651-204-6000, cityvadnaisheights.com
White Bear Lake Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 27 through Oct. 31
Where: Clark Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Street
Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers.
Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org
Lift
Bridge Road Race
When: 7 a.m. Saturday, June 28
Where: All distances end at Lift Bridge Brewery. 10 mile course begins at brewery. 10K and 5K runners board a shuttle for a short ride to the start area at Stillwater’s Washington Park.
Details: 10 mile, 10K and 5K races.
Contact: runstillwater.com
Manitou Days in White Bear Lake features a beach dance and more than 60 other events over three weeks in June and July.
Paul Dols
July
Kidz Concerts in the Commons
When: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, July-August (dates to be determined)
Where: Shoreview Commons, next to Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Free outdoor concerts geared to kids. Bring blanket or chair. Concessions. See website for lineup.
Contact: shoreviewcommunitycenter.com
Fireworks on White Bear Lake
When: 10 p.m. Friday, July 4
Details: Manitou Days celebration culminates with a fireworks display over White Bear Lake.
Contact: manitoudays.com or explorewhitebear.org
Fireworks at Lowell Park
When: 10 p.m. Friday, July 4
Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater
Details: Fireworks show over the St. Croix River at 10 p.m.
Marine on St. Croix Fourth of July Celebration
When: Noon, Friday, July 4
Where: Downtown Marine on St. Croix
Details: Traditional Fourth of July parade, kiddie parade, running/ walking races
Contact: marineonstcroix.org
Birchwood Annual Community Parade
When: 10 a.m., Friday, July 4
Where: Begins at E. County Line and Wildwood Road
Community Calendar
Contact: 651-426-3403 or cityofbirchwood.com
Afton Fourth of July Parade
When: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 4
Where: Downtown Afton
Details: Parade through downtown Afton with food and beverage vendors.
Contact: 651-439-4001
Summer Tuesdays, Stillwater
When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays mid-July through mid-August
Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater
Details: Free family event includes
market vendors, food, music, stage performances; family movie at dusk.
Contact: summertuesdays.com
Fete des Lacs
When: July 15-20
Where: Centerville
Details: Week-long community festival includes music, parade, inflatables, kickball and cornhole tournaments, 5K and 8K walk/run, canoe/kayak race, fireworks.
Contact: fetedeslacs.org
Paul Dols
Fireworks and flyovers are highlights during local 4th of July celebrations.
Community Calendar
Lumberjack Days
When: Mid-July - Dates to be determined
Where: Lowell Park, 101 Water St., Stillwater
Details: Past events have included live concerts, fireworks, parade, medallion hunt, kiddie carnival, tethered hot air balloon rides, vendors, chef’s competition, log rolling, axe throwing, fishing tournament, boat rides, lumberjack competitions and fun on the river.
Contact: lumberjackdays.com
Centerville Main Street Market
When: 5:30-730 p.m. Thursdays July 17-Aug. 21
Where: Centerville Road and Main St. near Centerville Elementary School
Details: Local artisans and food/ concessions
Contact: centervillemn.com
Anoka County Fair
When: July 22-27
Where: Anoka County Fairgrounds, 3200 Saint Francis Blvd., Anoka
Details: Motocross, bull riding, tractor pulls, demolition derby, live music, rides and games.
Contact: 763-427-4070 or anokacountyfair.com
Slice
of Shoreview Days
When: July 25-27
Where: Island Lake County Park, 3611 N. Victoria St., Shoreview
Details: Past events have included carnival, parade, classic car show, art and food vendors, petting zoo, live entertainment, fireworks, golf tournament.
Contact: 651-483-2416 or sliceofshoreview.com
White Bear Lake Area
Relay for Life
When: 5 p.m. Friday, July 25
Where: White Bear Lake Area High School North Campus, 5040 Bald Eagle Ave.
Details: Typically more than 100 teams and 1,500 participate in a run/walk and stay overnight to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and celebrate local cancer survivors.
Contact: relay.acsevents.org
Community Calendar
August
Relay for Life of Stillwater
When: 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9
Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St. N.
Details: Raise money for the American Cancer Society and celebrate local cancer survivors.
Contact: relay.acsevents.org
Washington County Fair
When: July 30-Aug. 3
Where: 12300 N. 40th St., Lake Elmo
Details: Thousands of exhibits, live music and entertainment, bingo, talent show, grandstand events, motor sports, rides.
Contact: washingtoncountyfair.org
Night to Unite
When and Where: Tuesday, Aug. 5 throughout local communities
Details: Evening intended to heighten crime prevention awareness and community partnerships. Residents hosting block parties may register for visits by local police and fire departments.
Vadnais Heights Days
When: Aug. 11-17
Where: Community Park and Vadnais Heights Commons, 641 and 655 E. County Road F. in Vadnais Heights
Details: Past events have included a medallion hunt, movie in the park, senior picnic, Lions pig roast, kiddie parade, children’s games and inflatables, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fireworks, live bands, Grande Parade, Booya, bean bag tournaments, softball tournaments, pickleball tournaments, family kickball tournament, a water ball tournament between local fire departments and more.
Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com
North Hudson Pepper Fest
When: Aug. 15-17
Where: Pepper Fest Park, 400 7th St. N, North Hudson
Details: In honor of the community’s Italian heritage, festivities include Italian food, carnival, parade, live bands, bingo and contests. 2024 Pepper Fest button required for entry.
Contact: pepperfest.org
September
Scandia Taco Daze
When: Saturday, Sept. 6
Where: Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N. and various locations in downtown Scandia.
Details: Annual community festival includes tacos, parade, dodgeball tourney, beer garden, arts and crafts, car and tractor show.
Contact: cityofscandia.com
Annual North Oaks Children’s Hospital Guild II Rummage Sale
When: Sep. 13-14
Where: Shoreview Ice Arena, 877 Highway 96 W., Shoreview
Details: Has generated more than $2 million for the Children’s Hospital Association.
Contact: northoaksrummagesale.org
Paul Dols
Area fire departments make the rounds during community Night to Unite gatherings.
Community Calendar
Afton Art in the Park
When: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28
Where: Town Square Park, 3418 St. Croix Trail S., Afton
Details: More than 100 vendors showcasing fine art, live music, food, wine and beer garden, crafts and activities for kids.
Contact: exploreafton.com
October
Rivertown Fall Art Festival
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5
Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Downtown Stillwater
Details: St. Croix Valley’s largest juried art festival showcases more than 150 artisans from around the country, food vendors, beer and wine tent, live music.
Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber. com
Scarecrow Trail
When: Open during park hours, Oct. 23 – Nov. 3
Where: Community Park, 641 East County Road F
Details: Local businesses, organizations, and residents will install scarecrow creations along the trail at Community Park. Stop out any time to view the entries, then come back here to vote for your favorite! The trail is free and open to the public during park hours.
Contact: 651-204-6000, or cityofvadnaisheights.com
Harvest Fest & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12
Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Downtown Stillwater
Details: Giant pumpkin weigh-off, chili cook-off, games, pumpkin regatta, music, tractor pull, street dance.
Contact: harvestfeststillwater.com
Punkinmania
When: Usually 2nd weekend in October
Where: Veterans Memorial Park (formerly Triangle Park), 93 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi
Details: Past event included pumpkins for sale, inflatables, petting zoo, games for kids, bake sale, and much more. Sponsored by the Wildwood Lions Club and Kramer-Berg American Legion Post 507.
Contact: wildwoodlionsclub.org
Rotary ‘Run for the Apples’ 5-Mile Run
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where: Jacobson’s Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake
Details: Run on trails through orchard, strawberry fields and pumpkin patch.
Contact: midwestevents.com
Scare in White Bear
When: 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
Where: Memorial Beach, 4958 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: 5K and fun run on torch-lit paved path along White Bear Lake. Strollers and dogs welcome. Prizes for best costume. Halloweenie roast.
Contact: 651-440-9625 or mmraces.com
Paul Dols
Halloween themed runs and other activities are popular in October.
November
Christmas at the Historic Courthouse
When: Usually end of November
Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater
Details: Historic site decorated for the holidays. Live music, open tea room, Holiday Bazaar and bake shop, guided tours, photos with Santa. Advance registrations required.
Contact: 651-430-4300 or washingtoncountymn.gov
Fast Before the Feast
When: 7-10:00 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27
Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Ave. (Lake Ave. & 11th St.), White Bear Lake
Details: 10K, 5K and .5 mile Turkey Dash
Contact: 651-440-9625 or mmraces.com
Nutcracker Suite Ballet
When: Nov. 28-30
Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N.
Details: Family-friendly version of the classic Christmas ballet featuring students from St. Croix Ballet.
Contact: 651-439-2820 or stcroixballet.com
Community Calendar
Small Business Saturday
When: Saturday, Nov. 29
Where: Businesses throughout the area
Details: Shop small and locally-owned businesses for deals and specials the day after “Black Friday.”
December
Hometown for the Holidays
When: First three weekends in December
Where: Throughout Downtown Stillwater
Details: Month-long celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout Stillwater. Past activities have included strolling carolers, Victorian
Wagonette rides, and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa. See website for opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa at various local restaurants.
Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber. com
White Bear Lake Winterfest
When: Usually the first three Saturdays in December
Where: Downtown White Bear Lake
Details: Horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, shopping and dining specials. Events free with donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.
Contact: downtownwhitebearlake. com
Paul Dols
Santa visits Winterfest in White Bear Lake during the holiday season.
Washington County Regional Map
See more county lakes and parks
Happiness comes in waves: Lake life in the northeast metro
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota has 11,842 lakes and 6,546 rivers. That is over 13 million acres of water to explore and enjoy. In the northeast metro, there are a multitude of lakes for residents, visitors and even pets to enjoy. Between Anoka, Ramsey and Washington Counties, there are almost 100 public lakes to visit.
If you find yourself near Centerville on a beautiful summer day, spend a day on Centerville Lake. The boat launch is located within the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve, operated by Anoka County. The lake is also a popular ice fishing spot in the winter. Summer fishing
for Walleye and Bluegill also attracts anglers to the lake.
The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes connects seven lakes through small creeks and river across the cities of Lino Lakes and Centerville.
White Bear Lake is utilized by the residents of White Bear, Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Birchwood and White Bear Township all year round. There are two public fishing piers on this lake, Lions Pier and City Pier. White Bear County Lake Park is a great place to spend the day. The park includes picnic tables, a playground, swimming beach and a boat launch.
Head up north a few miles
on Highway 61 to Forest Lake. The town has multiple lakes for fisherman and visitors to enjoy. Forest Lake has a large beach with a playground. There also is a boat launch and boat rental located on the first lake for residents and visitors to use during the summer months. Minnesota has 35 state water trails with over 4,500 miles of terrific paddling to enjoy. In Washington County, visit William O’Brien State Park, located in Marine on St. Croix, for the day. Take your family out in a canoe or enjoy some alone time in a kayak as you make your way down the St. Croix River.
Paul Dols
A family enjoys dock fishing on one of the multitude of lakes in the northeast metro area.
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Arts, Culture & Recreation
Looking for something fun to do?
The northeast metro area offers plenty of opportunities, all within an hour’s drive.
Art Centers
White Bear Center for the Arts 4971 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts. org
ArtReach St. Croix
Historic Courthouse, 224 N. 4th St., Stillwater 651-439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org
The Phipps Center for the Arts 109 Locust St., Hudson, WI. 715386-2305 or thephipps.org.
Art Markets
(seasonal)
Marketfest
Downtown White Bear Lake.
Thursdays, June 19th – July 25th. marketfestwbl.com
Arts in the Park
Lakeside Park, downtown Forest Lake. Tuesdays, June 3rd -Aug. 26th. cityofforestlake.com
Summer Tuesdays
Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater. Tuesdays, July-Aug. summertuesdays.com.
Swimming Beaches
(see parks for other local beaches)
Bellaire Beach
2499 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Township
Big Marine Park
17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix. Some 400 linear feet of sandy beach, restrooms, changing rooms, vending machines, picnic area, nearby playground.
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes
7373 Main St., Lino Lakes. Swimming beach, playground, trails.
Chautauqua Park
75 ½ Quail St, Mahtomedi. Unsupervised sand beach.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Swimming beach, restrooms, picnic area, playground.
Mahtomedi Beach
1045 Park Avenue, Mahtomedi.
Memorial Beach
4980 Lakeview Ave, White Bear Lake swimming beach, playground.
Square Lake Park
15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater. Swimming beach, boat launch, fishing pier; clear water for scuba diving.
Turtle Lake County Park
4979 Hodgson Road, Shoreview. 200 ft. unguarded swimming beach, playground.
Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park
4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview. Swimming, volleyball, playground, concession stand, more than five miles of paved trails.
White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach
5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. Beach, play area, picnic tables, boat launch.
Golden Lake Park
67 West Golden Lake Road, Circle Pines. Beach, boat launch, playground, sports courts.
Paul Dols
The White Bear Center for the Arts offers a variety of activities and exhibits throughout the year.
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Multiuse trails have continued to expand and interconnect across several communities.
Bicycle Rentals/ Tours
Wahoo Adventures
Bicycle rentals and tours. 651280-7299 or mywahooadventures. com
BierCycle Adventures
Pedestrian mall on Water St. 651300-2202 or biercycleadventures. com. Tours of Stillwater with guide.
Boat/Kayak/Paddle Board Rentals
Beach House Marina
101 Lake Circle, Bayport. 651-2750229 or bridgeportmarine.com
Centermart Twin Lakes Outdoor
Stop
1801 Main St., Centerville. Fishing supplies; ski and wakeboard lessons. 651-426-3460.
Eric’s Canoe and Kayak Rental
1155 Chisago St., Taylors Falls, 651-270-1561 or ericscanoerental. com. Canoe and kayak rental and shuttle service available with four different location options.
Stillwater Boat Club and Rentals
422 E. Mulberry St., Stillwater, 651-439-9000 or stillwaterboatclub.com.
Tally’s Dockside
4441 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. Rent canoes, motorboats, pontoons, pedal kayaks and paddle boards on White Bear Lake. 651-429-2633 or cghooks. com. Open May-Sept.
Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak
Rental - Wild Mountain
307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls, MN. Trips available from Taylors Falls to Osceola Landing (7 miles) or William O’Brien State Park (17 Miles). Canoe base located inside Minnesota Interstate Park. 651-465-1080 or taylorsfallscanoe. com.
Wahoo Adventures
Kayaking tours and lessons. 651280-7299 or mywahooadventures. com
William O’Brien State Park
16821 O’Brien Trail N., Marine on St Croix. 651-539-4980. Canoe and paddleboard rentals, MayOct.
Your Boat Club
Locations on White Bear Lake (4424 Lake Ave S.), Forest Lake (97 NE 1st St.), and the St. Croix River (514 Alder St. E., Stillwater). Offers boating memberships at 10 locations throughout Minnesota. 612-208-1800 or yourboatclub. com
Boat Cruises
St. Croix River
Afton-Hudson Cruise Lines
500 First St., Hudson, Wisonsin. 651-436-8883 or Stcroixrivercruises.com
St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.
525 South Main St., Stillwater. Paddleboat cruises down the St. Croix. 651-430-1234. stillwaterriverboats.com
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours
220 South St., Taylors Falls. Daily excursion, lunches, history cruises, private charters, weddings and receptions. 651-465-6315 or taylorsfallsboat.com.
Gondola Romantica
425 East Nelson St., Stillwater. 651-439-1783 or gondolaromantica.com.
Marinas
Bayport Marina
200 Fifth Ave. S., Bayport. 651-4392040 or bayportmarina.com
Boom Site
9369 St Croix Trail N, Stillwater. 651275-0229 or bridgeportmarine.com
Beach House Marina
101 Lake Circle, Bayport. 651-2750229 or bridgeportmarine.com
Ole Sawmill Marina
2009 Lake St. N., Stillwater. 608412-1507 or olesawmillmarina.com
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River Park Marina
340 Lake St., Bayport. Store-andlaunch dry dock. 651-275-0229 or bridgeportmarine.com
Stillwater Marina
575 N. Main St., Stillwater. 651-439-5658 or stillwatermarinadrystack.com.
Sunnyside Marina
6413 St. Croix Trail N., Stillwater. 651439-2118 or sunnysidemarina.com
Tally’s Dockside
4441 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. 651-429-2633 or cghooks.com
Timm’s Marina and Campground
9080 N. Jewel Lane, Forest Lake. 651-464-3890 or timmsmarina.com
Wolf Marina Inc.
514 East Alder St., Stillwater. 651319-3531 or wolfmarine.net
Your Boat Club
Boat memberships on White Bear Lake, Forest Lake and the St. Croix River. 612-208-1800 or yourboatclub.com
Public Boat Launches
St. Croix River
(see parks for boat launches on White Bear Lake, Forest Lake and other area lakes.)
Boom Site
9369 St Croix Trail N, Stillwater. 651-275-0229 or bridgeportmarine.com
Beach House Marina
101 Lake Circle, Bayport. 651-2750229 or bridgeportmarine.com. Overnight parking available.
Beanie’s Marina
16777 N. Seventh St., Lakeland. 651-400-9383 or beaniesmarina. com. Located just below the I-94 bridge in Lakeland. Fee to launch.
Lakefront Park
Located along First St. and the St. Croix River, west of downtown Hudson, WI. 715-381-4599. Fee required.
Windmill Marina
16065 32nd St. S., Afton. 651-4367744 or windmillmarina.com. Full service public launch ramp for a fee.
Bowling
Bowlero
11351 Ulysses St. NE, Blaine. Blacklight bowling, arcade, play area, laser tag. 763-561-2230 or bowlero.com
Flaherty’s Arden Bowl
1273 W. County Road E, Arden Hills. 651-633-1777 or flahertysbowl.com
PINZ
7520 32nd St. N., Oakdale. 651770-8000 or pinz.com. Laser tag, arcade, restaurant.
Splitrocks Entertainment Center
Cosmic bowling, arcade, restaurant. 5063 273rd St., Wyoming. 651-462-6000 or splitrocksmn.com
Stillwater Bowl and Lounge
5862 Omaha Ave., Oak Park Heights. 651-439-2444 or stillwater-bowl.com
Breweries/ Distilleries
Big Wood Brewery
3429 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights. bigwoodbrewery.com
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The annual Manitou Days Boat Show is held near the marina docks on White Bear Lake.
Lift Bridge Brewery
Arts, Culture & Recreation
1900 Tower Drive W., Stillwater. 888-430-2337 (BEER) or liftbridgebrewery.com.
Invictus Brewing Company 2025 105th Ave NE Blaine. 763-2083063 or invictusbrewingco.com
Climbing Walls
University of Minnesota 123 Harvard St. SE, Minneapolis. 612-626-9222 or recwell.umn.edu.
Vertical Endeavors
855 Phalen Blvd., St Paul. 651776-1430 or verticalendeavors. com.
Disc Golf
Arcola Heights Park 15300 100th St. N., Stillwater (corner of 100th St. North and Perkins Ave. North).
Stillwater Brekke Park
5500 Omar Ave N, Stillwater.
Lakewood Hills Park
2110 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake. 14-hole disc golf course that winds through the park and surrounding woods.
Lochness Park 11121 Lexington Ave, Blaine.
Farmers Markets (seasonal)
Bayport Village Green, 400 3rd St. N., 2:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays JuneOctober
Forest Lake
Lakeside Park, downtown Forest Lake. 5:00-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays June – August.
There is a farmers market for almost every day of the week during summer and fall somewhere in the northeast metro area.
Shoreview
Shoreview Community Center, lower-level parking lot and pavilion, 4580 Victoria St. N., 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, shoreviewmn.gov
Stillwater
Riverview parking lot, 3rd and Pine Streets. 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays June-October. 651-2757075 or localharvest.org.
White Bear Lake
Clark Street, between 2nd and 4th Streets. 8 a.m.-noon Fridays June-October. 651-747-3655 or whitebearlake.org.
Farms & Gardens
Aamodt’s Apple Farm Inc. 6428 Manning Ave. N., Stillwater. 651-439-3127 or aamodtsapplefarm.com
Afton Apple Orchard 14421 90th St. S., Hastings. Pick your own strawberries. 651-4368385 or aftonapple.com
Applecrest Orchards
7306 24th Ave. N., Hugo. 651-5835209 or applecrestorchards.com
Autumnwood Farm
19435 Granada Ave. N., Forest Lake. Family farm and onsite micro-creamery that sells dairy products and offers tours of the farm. 651-464-0776 or autumnwoodfarmmn.com
Axdahls Garden Farm
7452 Manning Ave., Stillwater. Minnesota-grown produce and CSA. 651-439-3134 or axdahlfarms.com
The Berry Patch
Pick your own strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. 10456 192nd St. N, Forest Lake. 651-433-3448 or berrypatchmn. com
Blueberry Fields of Stillwater
9450 Mendel Road N., Stillwater. 651-351-0492 or blueberryfieldsofstillwater.com
Hassu Lintu Emu Ranch
15554 Zodiac St., Forest Lake. 651-464-7866
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
450 Apple Orchard Road in White Bear Lake. Pick your own strawberries, apples. 651-4297202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com
Pinehaven Farm
28186 Kettle River Blvd., Wyoming. Seasonal special events. pinehavenfarm.com
Waldoch Farm
8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes. Pick your own produce. 651-780-1207 or waldochfarm.com
presspubs.com
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Arts, Culture & Recreation
Golf Courses
Public
Applewood Hills Public Golf Course
11840 60th St. N., Stillwater. 651439-7276 or applewoodhillsgolf.com
Castlewood Golf Course
7050 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake. 651-982-4707 or castlewood.golf
Chomonix Golf Course
700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes. 763324-3434 or chomonix.com
Gem Lake Hills Golf Course
4039 Scheuneman Road, Gem Lake. 651-429-8715 or gemlakehillsgolf.com. Also offers Foot Golf.
Keller Golf Course
2168 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood. 651-766-4170
Island Lake Golf & Training Center
1000 Red Fox Road, Shoreview. 651787-0383 islandlakegolf.com
Loggers Trail Golf Club
11950 80th St. N., Stillwater. 651439-7862 or loggerstrail.com
Manitou Ridge Golf Club
3200 N. McKnight Road, White Bear Lake. 651-777-2987 or ramseycounty.us
Oneka Ridge Golf Course
5610 120th St. N., Hugo. 651-4292390 or onekaridgegc.com
Oak Glen Golf Club
1599 McKusick Road N, Stillwater. 651-439-6981 or oakglengolf.com. Also offers Foot Golf.
Tanners Brook Golf Club
5810 190th St. N., Forest Lake. 651464-2300 or tannersbrook.com
Victory Links
National Sports Center, 2010 105th Ave NE, Blaine. 763-717-3240 or victorylinks.nscsports.org
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Golfers have both public and private courses and driving ranges to choose from.
Private
Dellwood Country Club
29 Highway 96, Dellwood. 651426-3218 or dellwoodcountryclub. com
Forest Hills Golf Club
7530 210th St. N., Forest Lake. 651-464-3097 or foresthillsgc.com
Indian Hills Golf Club
6667 Keats Ave. N., Stillwater. 651770-2301 or www.ihgolf.com
North Oaks Country Club
54 East Oaks Road, North Oaks. 651-484-1635 or northoaksgolfclub.com
Stillwater Country Club 1421 4th St. N., Stillwater. 651-4397979 or sccgolf.com
TPC Twin Cities
11444 Tournament Players Parkway, Blaine. 763-795-0800 or tpc.com/twincities
White Bear Yacht Club
56 Dellwood Ave., Dellwood. 651429-4567 or wbyc.com
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Ranges
Green Lagoon Golf
8640 Green Lake Trail, Chisago City. 651-213-3326 or greenlagoongolf.com
Midwest Golf Dome
1815 VanDyke St., Maplewood. 651-777-0500 or midwestgolfdome.com. Indoor range.
Ironwood Golf Range
11480 Scandia Trail N., Scandia. 651-675-7356, or ironwoodgolfrange.com
Island Lake Golf & Training Center
1000 Red Fox Road, Shoreview. 651-787-0383 or islandlakegolf. com.
Shadow Ridge Driving Range
1297 Ash St., Lino Lakes. 651-4817003.
Victory Links
National Sports Center, 2010 105th Ave NE, Blaine. 763-7173240 or victorylinks.nscsports.org
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Historical Societies
Anoka County Historical Society
2135 3rd Avenue N, Anoka. Museum with exhibits and tours. including ghost tours. 763-4210600 or anokacountyhistory.org.
Forest Lake Area Historical Society
612-309-6382 or forestlakeareahistory.com
Hill Farm Historical Society
35 Hill Farm Circle, North Oaks. hillfarmhistoricalsociety.com
Maplewood Area Historical Society
Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D E., Maplewood, 651-748-8645, maplewoodmuseum.org
Stone House Museum
241 Fifth St., Marine on St. Croix. 651-433-3636
Ramsey County Historical Society
323 Landmark Center, 75 W 5th St., St. Paul or rchs.com
Shoreview Historical Society 1170 Lepak Court, Shoreview. 651-303-4667 or shoreviewhistoricalsociety.org
Washington County Historical Society
Housed in the Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N, Stillwater. 651-439-2298 or wchsmn.org
White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
2228 4th Street, White Bear Lake in the White Bear Lake Armory. 651407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
Horse Rides / Lessons / Shows
Bunker Park Stable
13175 County Parkway D NW, Coon Rapids. 763-757-9445 or bunkerparkstablemn.com
Dawn till Dusk Stables
3843 Oakgreen Ave. N., Stillwater. equinenow.com
Exclusive Equine Center
9610 140th St. N., Hugo. 651-9256207 or exclusiveequinecenter.net
Hardwood Creek Farm
2306 E. 80th St., Hugo. 651-3185526 or hardwoodcreek.com
Hors’n Around Stables
1565 E Holly Drive, Lino Lakes. 651429-6748, horsnaroundstables.com
Idylwood Farms
11490 Julianne Ave. N., Stillwater. 612-385-9131
Madline Horsemanship Clinics
12582 Otchipwe Ave. N., Stillwater. 651-468-6050
North Brook Eventing Center
13311 Square Lake Road, Stillwater. 651-528-9833 or northbrookfarm.com
Rocking S Horse Company
1288 Main St., Lino Lakes. 651-2471380 or rockingshorsecompany.com
St. George’s Dressage Academy 9600 60th Street N., Stillwater. 651795-8427 or stgeorgesdressage.com
Stonegate Farm
11130 Julianne Ave. N., Stillwater. stonegatefarm.net
Woodloch Stable
5676 170th St. N., Hugo. 651-4291303 or woodlochstable.com
Horse Racing
Running Aces Harness Park 15201 Running Aces Blvd.,
Columbus. 651-925-4600 or runaces.com
Hot Air Balloon rides
Aamodt’s Hot Air Balloon Rides
6428 Manning Avenue, Stillwater. 651351-0101 or aamodtsballoons.com
Stillwater Balloons
135 Saint Croix Trail N., Lakeland Shores. 651-439-1800 or stillwaterballoons.com
Hunting Clubs/ Shooting Ranges
Wild Wings of Oneka
14814 Irish Ave, N., Hugo. Private hunt club offers sporting clays and hunting options. 651-439-4287 or wildwingsofoneka.com
Bald Eagle Sportsman’s Association
6557 N 125th St., Hugo. Rifle, pistol and shotgun practice areas. 651-429-9874 or besamn.com
Oakdale Gun Club
10386 10th St. N., Lake Elmo. 651436-6946
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A balloon prepares for a dip in the St. Croix.
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Maple Island Hunt Club
16173 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix. 651-439-3575
Ice Skating
Aldrich Arena
1850 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood.
Centennial Sports Arena
4810 103rd Lane NE, Circle Pines. 763-792-6090 or isd12.org.
FLAAA Sports Center
5530 206th St N., Forest Lake. 651-982-8160 or flhockey.org
Hippodrome Ice Arena 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake. 651-653-3126 or communityservices.isd624.org
Hugo Elementary School
14895 Francesca Avenue N., Hugo. Outdoor rink with warming house in season.
Super Rink
1750 105th Avenue, Blaine. 763-785-5600 or nscsports.org. Includes cafe and pro shop.
Shoreview Arena
877 W. Highway 96, Shoreview. 651-766-4000.
St. Croix Valley Recreation Center 1675 Market Drive, 651-430-2601 or stcroixreccenter.com.
TCO Sports Garden
1490 E. County Road E., Vadnais Heights. 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us
White Bear Ice Arena
2160 Orchard Lane , White Bear Lake. 651-748-2515.
White Bear Lake Sports Center
1328 East Highway 96, White Bear Lake. 651-429-8571 or whitebearlake.org.
Indoor Playgrounds
Shoreview Community Center
4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. Also Tropics Indoor Water Park. 651-490-4700 or shoreviewmn. gov
Zero Gravity
2292 Woodale Drive, Mounds View. Trampoline Park and Laser Tag. 763-231-3033 or zerogravitymn.com.
Live Music
Admiral D’s 4424 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake. admiraldswbl.com
The Dugout Bar
96 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi. 651-440-9128 or www.dugoutbarmn.com
The Freight House
305 Water St S, Stillwater, MN 55082 thefreighthouse.com
Ingredient’s Cafe
4725 Highway 61 N., White Bear Lake. 651-426-6611 or ingredientscafe.com
Lakeshore Players
4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, 651-478-7427 lakeshoreplayers.org
Macaluso’s Road House
3857 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights. 651-429-1716. Manitou Grill
2171 4th St., White Bear Lake. 651426-2300 manitougrill.com
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Young skaters display their talent during the annual showcase at the White Bear Lake Sports Center.
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Myth Live
3090 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood. 651-779-6984 mythlive.com
Tally’s Dockside
4441 Lake Ave. S, White Bear Lake. Music by the Water, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings in the summer, 6-9 p.m., 651-429-2633 or cghooks.com
Washington Square Grill
4736 Washington Square, White Bear Lake. 651-407-7162 or Washingtonsquareonline.net
Wildwood Artist Series
Diverse and family-friendly performing arts events at the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi. wildwoodartistseries.com.
Ziggy’s On Main
132 S Main St., Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 342-0011 ziggysonmain.com
Movie Theaters
Alamo Drafthouse
9060 Hudson Road, Woodbury. Full dinner menu, craft beers and other beverages. 651-346-0370 or drafthouse.com
Emagine White Bear
1180 County Road J, White Bear Township. 651-653-3243 or emagine-entertainment.com. Luxury seating and bar service.
Marcus Oakdale Cinema
5677 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale. 651770-4992 or marcustheatres.com
AMC CLASSIC Mounds View
2430 County Hwy 10, Mounds View. 612-448-2857 or amctheatres.com
Museums
Afton Historical Society Museum
3165 S. St. Croix Trail, Afton. 651-436-3500 or aftonhistoricalmuseum.com
North St. Paul Historical Society Museum
2666 Seventh Ave, North Saint Paul. 651-261-9888 or northstpaul.org
Fillebrown House
1879 lakeside cottage at 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. 651407-5327.
Hay Lake School and Erickson Log House Museum
14020 195th St. N, Marine on St Croix. Open May through October. 651-433-4014 or wchsmn.org
Warden’s House Museum
602 N. Main St., Stillwater. Open May through October. Originally built in 1853 as the residence of the Stillwater Territorial Prison warden. 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org
Washington County Historic Courthouse
101 W. Pine St., Stillwater. 651-2757075 or washingtoncountymn.gov
Washington County Heritage Center
1862 Greeley St. S., Stillwater. 651439-2298 or wchsmn.org
Musical Groups
Centennial Community Band
Community band with members from the Blaine, Lino Lakes, Lexington, Circle Pines and Centerville areas. Centennialcommunityband.org
Lakes Area Chorus
Open to female singers of all ages who perform throughout the area. 651-323-7877 or lakecountrychorus.org
Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band
Community band. 651-470-5625 or snlvb.com
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Talented regional and local musicians are featured during Lumberjack Days concerts.
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Sweet Adelines
Four-part a cappella chorus singing pop, country, gospel, patriotic and show tunes. 651436-1514 or valleedecroix.org.
Valley Chamber Chorale
Highly skilled amateur choir. 651-430-0124 or valleychamberchorale.org
Skiing & Snowtubing
Afton Alps
6600 Peller Avenue S., Hastings. Opens mid-November. Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, terrain park. Full-service specialty ski and snowboard shop. 48 runs, 18 chair lifts, chalets and rentals. Limited restaurant service in chalets and bar area. 651-436-5245 or aftonalps.com
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area
2232 100th Avenue, Dresser, Wisconsin. Open mid-November to March. Ski, snowboard, snow tube, cross-country, zip line. 22 runs. Rentals, ski and snowboard shop, snack bar, arcade room, Kaffe Stuga and Skolhaugen Lounge.651-433-5141, 715-7552955 or trollhaugen.com
Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard Area
37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls. Opens midNovember, often the first to open for the season in Minnesota. Ski, snowboard, snowtubing. 26 runs with a variety of terrain from green to double black diamond. Chalet with food service, rentals, terrain park. 651-465-6365, or wildmountain.com.
Skiing, Crosscountry
(see Park listings for more information)
Tamarack Nature Center, Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Park, Afton State Park, William O’Brien State Park, Gateway State Trail Irish Avenue Park 14420 Irish Ave., Hugo. Groomed ski trails. Parking on Irish Avenue
Snowtubing
Green Acres Recreation
8989 55th St. N., Lake Elmo. 651770-6060 or greenacresrec.com.
Trollhaugen
2232 100th Avenue, Dresser; 651433-5141 or trollhaugen.com.
Wild Chutes Snow Tubing – Wild Mountain
37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls. 651-465-6365 or wildmountain.com
Tennis / Pickleball / Raquetball
(see Park listings for more information)
Arena Acres Park
Playground, basketball, tennis. Located at 519 Andall St., Lino Lakes
Beltz Park
11th Avenue SE and South Shore Drive, Forest Lake
Berwood Park
780 Berwood Ave., Vadnais Heights. Also pickleball.
Bloomquist Park
210 Birchwood Ave.,Birchwood
Bobby Theisen Park
3575 Vivian St., Shoreview. Also pickleball.
Bridgewood Park
4224-1/2 Bridgewood Terrace, Vadnais Heights. Also pickleball.
Columbia Park
1756 County Road 96, White Bear Township
Eagle Park
6955 Dupre Road, Centerville
Eagle Park
5485 Township Drive, White Bear Township
Four Seasons Park
5287 Hugo Road, White Bear Township
Kohler Meadows Park
365 County Road F, Vadnais Heights
Lions Volunteer Park
5524 N. Upper 146th St., Hugo
Longville Park
2675 First St., White Bear Township
McCullough Park
955 County Road I, Shoreview
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Fresh snow on the Gateway Trail.
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Perro Creek Park
374 2nd Street, Bayport
Shamrock Park
5623 Snelling Ave., Shoreview
Shoreview Commons Park 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview.
Sitzer Park
4344 Hodgson Road, Shoreview
Tablyn Park
8735 Stillwater Blvd. N., Lake Elmo. Ballfield, tennis courts and picnic tables
Val Jean Park
14271 Val Jean Blvd, Hugo
Wilson Park
815 County Road F, Shoreview
Westfield Park
520 Westfield Lane, Vadnais Heights
White Bear Lake Sports Center 1328 East Highway 96, White Bear
Lake. 651-429-8571. Racquetball, handball and wallyball. Drop-ins $5.50 to $8.50 an hour.
Theatre (Live)
Children’s Performing Arts
Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-336-8613 or www. childrensperformingartsmn.org. Theatre education for children.
Lakeshore Players Theatre
Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-478-7427 or www. lakeshoreplayers.org. Community theatre offers performing arts productions and classes.
Masquers Theatre Company
Performances at Forest Lake Area High School, 6101 Scandia
Trail N. 651-464-5823 or masquerstheatre.com
Phipps Center for the Arts
109 Locust St., Hudson, Wis. Also concerts, classes, art exhibitions. 715-386-2305 or thephipps.org
The Zephyr Theatre
Professional theatre providing live performances, music, dance, education and artistic opportunities for all ages. Held in the old Zephyr Train Depot at 601 Main Street N., Stillwater. 651-342-1542 or 651-300-4942 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
Trolley Tour
Stillwater Trolley Co.
400 E. Nelson St., Stillwater. Narrated historic tours or kids
Storytime tours of Stillwater. 651430-0352 or stillwatertrolley.com
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Arts, Culture & Recreation
Tubing
(Downriver)
River’s Edge
1820 Raleigh Road, Somerset, Wisconsin. Tubing down Apple River and water slides. 715-2473305 or appleriver.com
Water Parks
Bunker Beach Water Park
701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids. Outside. 763-324-3310 or bunkerbeach.com
Tropics Indoor Water Park
Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. 651-490-4700 or shoreviewmn.gov
Battle Creek Waterworks
2401 Upper Afton Road., Maplewood. Outside. 651-2660335 or ramseycounty.us
Wild Mountain Waterpark
Outdoor waterpark, Alpine slide, go-karts and new Freefall Xperience. 37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls. 651-465-6365, or wildmountain.com
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An annual early autumn grape stomp helps kick off the fall season at St. Croix Vineyards.
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Wineries
7 Vines Vineyard
101 Hwy 96, Dellwood. 651-4786300 or 7vinesvineyard.com
St. Croix Vineyards
6428 Manning Avenue, Stillwater. 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com
Chateau St. Croix
1998 State Road 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 715-483-2556 or chateaustcroix.com
White Bear Meadery
1320 County Road D Circle, Maplewood. 651-352-9552 or whitebearmeadery.com
Two Silo Winery and Vineyard
7040 117th Street N., Grant. 651493-6763 or twosilofarmhouse.com
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
2013 120th Ave., St. Croix Falls, WI. 715-483-9463 or dancingdragonflywinery.com
Shoreview YMCA
3760 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview. 651-483-2671 or ymcanorth.org
White Bear Area YMCA
2100 Orchard Ln., White Bear Lake. 651-777-8103 or ymcanorth.org
Zipline
Trollhaugen Aerial Adventure Park
YMCA
Forest Lake YMCA
19845 Forest Road N. Forest Lake. 651-259-2133 or ymcanorth.org
2293 100th Avenue, Dresser, WI. 6 zip lines, rope course. 651433-5141 or 715-755-2955 or trolladventurepark.com
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Discover pet-friendly adventures in the northeast metro
If you’re in the northeast metro, you are in a great area to enjoy both nature and pet-friendly activities with your furry friend. From exploring the many parks and trails, to visiting dog-friendly breweries and cafes to going to off-leash parks, your bound to find something to do with Fido.
The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park has numerous petfriendly trails and lakes. It’s a great place for a walk, run or hike with your dog. Many of the trails have scenic views, and the lakes offer a chance for your dog to cool off. Although it’s a bit south of the
northeast metro, Afton State Park is known for its pet-friendly hiking trails and large wooded areas. Dogs must be on a leash, but it’s a beautiful spot for a day out with your pet.
If you are hungry or thirsty, consider bringing your pet to the Dog House Bar and Grill in Maplewood. The business has a large outdoor patio where you can enjoy a drink or meal with your dog by your side. The Dog House often offers dog-friendly events too.
If you want to go shopping, many of the shops in Downtown
White Bear Lake are dog friendly. If your dog needs to run off some steam, consider visiting an off-leash park like the Otter Lake Off-Leash Dog Area, Rice Creek Off-Leash Dog Area or the Arden Hills Off-Leash Dog Park. If your dog needs to cool-off, consider visiting Matoska Beach along Lake Avenue in White Bear Lake. (The city has yet to decide the fate of the dog beach, so be sure to check if open before you visit.)
Downtown White Bear Lake offers many pet-friendly events, activities, and locations.
Parks & Nature
Nature Centers
Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area:
5463 W Broadway Ave, Columbus, 651-539-3300; Headquarters 7 miles west of Forest Lake on Anoka County Road 18. Primarily used for hiking, hunting and bird-watching.
Tamarack Nature Center:
5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township; 320-acre park preserve with picnic shelter, half-mile paved trail, more than 5 miles of woodchip paths, indoor exhibit area with restrooms. Building hours: 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday- Saturday, noon to 4p.m. Sunday. 651-266-0360 or ramseycounty.us
Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes; Trails, gardens and a visitors’ center with restrooms. Exhibits, summer camps and other youth activities, as well as senior programs and other special events. Home to native plant and animal life in-
cluding muskrats, red foxes, grey and red squirrels, woodchucks, weasels, deer and birds. Part of 5,500-acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. Rents snowshoes and kicksleds. Regular hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Extended hours Memorial Day through MEA weekend, daily 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com/wargo-nature-center.
Wildlife Science Center:
22830 Sunrise Rd. NE, Stacy; Nationally recognized education and research facility; home to 90 animals of different species and Minnesota’s largest wolf pack. Tours available. 651-464-3993 or wildlifesciencecenter.org.
State Parks
Please note:
Afton State Park
Description: Rugged, rolling landscape of 1,620 acres; trails follow prairie landscape, deep ravines and bluffs, overlooking scenic St. Croix River. Adjacent to Afton Alps ski area, popular downhill ski spot for the Twin Cities.
What to do: Hike, cross-country ski, ride horses, backpack, picnic, swim and camp. Visitor center. Contact: 651-201-6780, afton. statepark@state.mn.us; Group camp reservations: 866-857-2757
Location: 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings
William O’Brien State Park
Description: 1,653 acres of rolling, wooded hills along the banks of the St. Croix River.
A Minnesota Ski Pass is required for skiers and a Horse Pass is required on trails for riders age 16 and older in any state park or state forest. Purchase at the park, by telephone (1-888-665-4236) or at any DNR-licensed facility (dnr.state.mn.us/ licenses/agentlist.html).
What to do: Hiking, fishing for northerns, walleye, bass and trout, bird-watching, canoeing, snowshoeing, skiing and camping.
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Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Township offers four seasons of trails and various family-friendly activities.
Contact: 651-539-4980, williamobrien.statepark@state.mn.us
Location: 16821 O’Brien Trail N., Marine on St. Croix (12 miles north of Stillwater on State Highway 95)
Interstate State Park
Description: 298 acres along the scenic St. Croix River with spectacular views and a variety of recreational opportunities. Minnesota’s oldest state park was established in 1895 in a joint
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statepark@state.mn.us
Location: 307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls
County & Regional Parks
Washington County: washingtoncountymn.gov
Ramsey County: ramseycounty.us
Bald Eagle-Otter Lake
Wargo Nature Center is located in Lino Lakes in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve.
Explore the trails or sign up for a program to experience and learn about the outdoors.
INDOOR DISPLAYS
(nearest intersection is Otter Lake Road and Meadowview Drive). According to the DNR, Bald Eagle is the most popular muskie lake in the east metro area.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us
Location: 5800 Hugo Road, White Bear Township - Bald Eagle Section or 5750 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township – Otter Lake Section
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trails, picnic shelters, nature programs and play area.
Contact: 651-430-8200 or washingtoncountymn.gov
Location: 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix
Battle Creek Regional Park
Description: Playground, picnic areas, off-leash dog area, Waterworks family aquatic center, biking, walking, mountain biking and cross-country ski trails. Contact: 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us
Location: 2300 Upper Afton Rd., Maplewood - East Section. 75 Winthrop St, South Saint Paul –West Section
Bunker Hills Regional Park
Description: This 1,600-acre regional park offers a wide spectrum of recreation opportunities. Bunker Beach water park has a large wave pool, swimming and water slides; Bunker Stable offers horseback riding; the park features a playground, biking, hiking, archery, golf, camping, cross-country skiing and picnic facilities. The Activity Center (550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW) includes four meeting and event rooms that can accommodate up to 300. Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com
Location: 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover
Island Lake County Park
Description: 22-acre picnic area on the east side of the lake, 41acre golf course and teaching center on the northwest side of the lake and a 30-acre natural area on the southwest side of the lake. Guarded swimming beach, picnic area, shelters, ballfield, two sand volleyball courts, boat launch, fishing pier and trails,
playground, shoreline fishing. Contact: 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us
Location: 3611 N. Victoria St., Shoreview
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Description: 2,165 acres; 80 percent of acreage set aside for preservation and protection. Gently rolling hills with a variety of landscape, including forest and prairie. View wildlife, canoe, camp, fish, picnic shelters, swim, cross-country ski under 5.5 miles of lighted ski trails, Nordic Center with restrooms and vending machines, snowshoeing, dog walking trails, mountain bike, archery, boat launch, orienteering course, equestrian trails, hiking, play area. No recreational equipment rentals.
Contact: 651-430-8370 or washingtoncountymn.gov
Location: 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo
Lake Gervais County Park
Description: Picnic area, unguarded swimming beach, play area and fishing pier.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us
Location: 2420 Edgerton St., Little Canada
Lake Owasso County Park
Description: 430-acre park, primarily composed of wetlands. Playground, unguarded swimming beach, boat launch, picnic tables, shelters, playground. Small wooded “islands” intersperse the large wetland area. The eastern half of the park consists of agricultural fields, woods and evergreen plantations. Hiking trails with wildlife observation areas have been proposed. The park is currently closed for construction with plans
of being open for the summer season.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us
Location: 370 North Owasso Blvd., Shoreview
Pine Point Regional Park
Description: 296 acres with pine forests, lakes and marshes. Five miles of multiuse trails; the park is a major trailhead to the State’s Gateway Trail. Cross-country ski on 4 miles of groomed trails, bike, bird watch, hike and ride horses on an equestrian trail loop featuring some of the finest trails in the metropolitan area.
Contact: 651-430-8370 or washingtoncountymn.gov
Location: 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve
Description: This 5,500-acre regional park contains some of the most significant wildlife habitat in the metropolitan area. Includes Chomonix Golf Course, Wargo Nature Center, Rice Creek campground, Centennial Lake Beach; also picnic areas, boat launch, paved biking trails, hiking trails, canoe and boat launches, playgrounds, and cross-country ski trails. Note: A fishing pier is located on Peltier Lake east of the entrance to Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve.
Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com
Location: 7373 Main Street, Lino Lakes
Square Lake Park
Description: Square Lake Park is designated as a special regional recreational feature by the Metropolitan Council and offers some of the clearest waters in Minnesota, drawing scuba divers
from throughout the region. Boat launch, canoe (access to Square Lake), fishing (pier), picnic area, scuba diving, swimming beach.
Contact: 651-430-8200 or washingtoncountymn.gov
Location: 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater
Tony Schmidt Regional Park
Description: On 230-acre Lake Johanna, with wetlands surrounded by steep wooded hills. Hiking, biking, swimming (lifeguard services), boat launch, fishing, picnicking (one pavilion and one shelter).
Contact: 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us
Location: 3500 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills
Turtle Lake County Park
Description: 11-acre park moderately to heavily wooded. The park is narrow and positioned between residential properties. Boat launch, 200-foot swimming beach (unguarded), play area, two small picnic shelters and a game field area.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us
Location: 4979 Hodgson Road, Shoreview
Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park
Description: 1,019 acres consisting of five lakes and wetlands surrounded by wooded hills and ridges. Swimming beach with lifeguard and concessions, fishing, bike and pedestrian trails, picnic areas, children’s play areas, boat access, sand volleyball, more than five miles of paved trails.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us
Location: 4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview
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Vadnais-Snail
Lakes Regional Park
Description: Playground, shoreline fishing, biking and walking trails.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us
Location: 4191 Snail Lake Blvd, Shoreview – Snail Lake section. 4500 Rice St., Vadnais Heights –Sucker Lake section.
White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach
Description: 900 feet of shoreline on 2,400-acre White Bear Lake with boat launch, fishing, playground, picnic area. Swimming at Ramsey County Beach currently prohibited due to low water levels. Contact: 651-266-0300 ramseycounty.us
Location: 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake
City Parks
Bayport
Barker’s Alps:
901 Fifth Avenue N., west of Bayport; Wooded hiking trails along bluff, playground, picnic tables,
grills, soccer and softball fields, sledding hill.
Lakeside Park:
95 Central Avenue; East of downtown along the St. Croix River; Beach, beach house, playground, picnic shelters, charcoal grills, volleyball courts, softball field. Boat trailer parking for a fee.
Perro Creek:
374 2nd Street N., Downtown on Perro Creek; Ice skating/hockey and tennis/ pickleball, softball field, playground and tot lot.
Village Green Park:
Shady open space located 400 3rd Street North, adjacent to Andersen Elementary School and Bayport Library.
Birchwood Village
Bloomquist Park:
210 Birchwood Ave between Cedar Street and Birchwood Ave; Tennis courts, playground
Hall’s Marsh: Lake Ave; Undeveloped nature preserve
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An all abilities playground was recently installed at Lakewood Hills Park in White Bear Lake.
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Tighe-Schmidt Park:
410 Lake Avenue; Playground, picnic area, ballfields, ice rink with warming house
Centerville
Acorn Creek Park: 1874 Revoir St; Playground, swing set, picnic tables and a lot of open space. 651-429-3232
Cornerstone Park: 1670 Main St; Small courtyard, Veterans Memorial, plantings and a kiosk along the Main Street Trail. 651-429-3232
Eagle Park:
6955 Dupre Road; Tennis and Pickleball court and playground. 651-429-3232
Hidden Spring Park:
1601 LaMotte Drive. Picnic pavilion, benches, grills, rain garden and walking path. No swimming, fishing or boating.
Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park:
6970 LaMotte Dr; Soccer fields, softball fields with bleachers, hockey rink and skateboard park, adjacent to bike/walking path. 651-429-3232
Royal Meadows Park:
7161 West Robin Lane; Basketball hoop and backstop, swing set and playground. 612-429-3232
Tracie McBride Memorial Park: 1875 Fox Run; Playground and open green space. 651-429-3232
Trail Side Park:
7145 Main St; Bench to stop and watch the sunset while walking along the path; site of White Bear Waterski Club shows. 651-4293232
Circle Pines
Baldwin Park:
400 Keith Dr; Picnic shelter, ball field, hockey rink, pleasure rink, line skate in summer, playground. 763-231-2611
Carl Eck Park:
2 Firebarn Road; Picnic shelters, Little League fields, batting cage, playground. 763-231-2611
Center Park:
26A Center Road.; Picnic shelters, playground.
City Hall Park:
200 Civic Heights Circle; Playground equipment, community gardens.
Golden Lake Park:
53 Golden Lake Road W; Fishing pier, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, concession stand, volleyball, tennis, half-court basketball, restrooms and swimming beach, boat launch.
Golden Lake School:
1 School Road; Picnic shelters, baseball fields and playground equipment.
Heritage Commons:
Village Parkway on south side of Lake Drive, clock tower, history walk, pavilion, labyrinth.
Indian Hills Park:
52 A Indian Hills Drive; Nestled in Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, playground and open space.
Inner Park:
6A Inner Drive; Baseball field, hockey/skating rink, pickleball, basketball, picnic shelter and playground. 763-784-5898
North Star Park:
234 North Star Lane; Playground equipment.
Forest Lake
Bay Park: Ninth Avenue and 17th Street SE; Picnic table and tot lot.
Bayview Park:
Bayview Drive SE and 15th Avenue SE; Play equipment, basketball, picnic table.
Beltz Park:
11th Avenue SE and South Shore Drive; Playground, ballfields, tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts, ice rink with warming house, picnic tables.
Bixby Park:
Open space at Second Avenue NW and Seventh Street SW.
Bridle Pass Park:
6558 210th Lane Court N. Playground, open spaces
Cedar Park:
Second Avenue NW and Seventh Street SW; Playground, ballfield, picnic tables.
Clear Lake Park:
5803 213th St; Playground, basketball court, picnic tables.
Eagle Bluff Park:
Farnham Avenue N and Farnham Drive N; Playground, picnic tables, ballfields.
Fenway Park:
5515 206th St. N; Ball Fields, Soccer, Play Equipment, Trails and Open Space
Kulencamp Park: 8054 230th St. N; Playground, ballfields, picnic shelter, wooded area.
Lakeside Memorial Park:
95 East Broadway Ave.; Play equipment, picnic tables, picnic shelter, gazebo, barbecue grills, beach, beach house with restrooms, boat launch.
Paddle Boards and Kayaks
Throughout the northeast metro, paddleboard and kayak lovers will find no shortage of lakes to bring their crafts onto the water and enjoy an hour or two’s worth of relaxing fun. From White Bear Lake to Bald Eagle, Forest Lake and Snail Lake Regional Park in Shoreview, there are many options for those who enjoy their paddling experiences standing up or sitting down.
With a whopping total of 5,744 acres, White Bear, Bald Eagle and Forest Lake provide plenty of open water for paddlers to bask in the calm of these larger locales. All three lakes have boat launches to cast a paddleboard or kayak. Hugo-based rental company Twin Panda Rentals provides kayak and paddleboard rentals for all three lakes, as does Tally’s Dockside in White Bear Lake.
Snail Lake in Vadnais Heights, despite its size clocking in at 190 acres, it is no less perfect for paddleboarders and kayakers alike. Located 11 miles north of downtown St. Paul, its location is easily accessible to those looking for an afternoon/evening getaway on board their watercraft.
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The sun sets behind a paddleboard enthusiast on a local lake as they take advantage of the twilight on a long summer day.
Parks & Nature
Manor Park:
Harrow Avenue N. and 213th Street N; Play equipment, picnic tables.
North Shore Circle Park: 7621 North Shore Circle; Mowed open space and shore fishing.
Preserve Park: 20809 Granada Ave N, Open Space
Shawn B Silvera Memorial Park: Between Evergreen Circle and Elston Ave; horseshoe, playground, basketball, picnic areas
Schumacher Park: Eighth Street SW and Third Avenue SW (school district park).
Sherwood Park: Imperial Ave N & 210th street North; Open space, picnic area, sledding hill.
Shields Lake Park: 8787 212th St. N; Fishing pier, canoe access, picnic area.
Southview Park: Forest Blvd. and Georgia Ave; Play equipment, trails, picnic shelter, prairie restoration area.
Summerfield Park: 206th Street N. and Everton Avenue N; Play equipment, picnic tables, gazebo, barbecue grills.
Tower Park: 843 SW Fourth Street; Hockey rinks and warming house.
Hugo
Arbre Park: 14180 Arbre Lane N; Playground, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, sand volleyball, basketball court and benches.
Beaver Ponds Park: 12710 Fondant Trail N; Playground, picnic shelter, soccer fields and benches.
Clearwater Creek Preserve: 4826 Fable Hill Circle N.; 96-acre passive park with wood chip trails.
Cove Park: 14227 Oneka Pkwy, Playground and Park Shelter
Diamond Point Park: 6355 145th St. N; 12.6-acre park; playground for variety of ages, picnic shelter, baseball/softball field, sand volleyball, basketball court and benches.
Frog Hollow Park: 5495 159th St. N; Playground picnic table and benches.
Hanifl Fields Athletic Park: 7032 137th St. N; Asphalt path, playground, picnic shelter, soccer fields and benches.
Hardwood Creek Trailhead: Trailhead at 146th Street N; Paved and turf trails from Hugo to Forest Lake along Highway 61/Forest Blvd.
Heritage Ponds Park:
15541 Empress Ave. N; Paved trails, playground, picnic shelter, large grassy open space and benches.
Irish Avenue Park: 14420 Irish Ave. N. 125-acre passive park with grass trails and horseback riding.
Lions Volunteer Park:
5524 Upper 146th St. N; Playground, skate park, Ball fields, soccer fields, tennis/ pickleball court and benches
McCollar Park:
4656 Fable Hill Parkway; Playground, exercise equipment, picnic shelter overlooking a pond.
Oak Shore Park: 12790 Exhall Ave N; Asphalt path, playground, picnic shelter, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, horseshoes, sledding hill, basketball court and benches.
Oneka Lake Park: 15369 Goodview Ave. N; Playground, picnic shelter, soccer fields and benches.
Tower Park:
5030 130th St. N.; Picnic tables, grassy spaces and benches
Val Jean Park:
14271 Val Jean Blvd; Playground, picnic shelter, soccer fields, tennis court and benches.
Victor Square Park:
14650 Victor Hugo Blvd; Sidewalks between gardens and pond, picnic shelter, tables and grill.
Lake Elmo
Carriage Station Park:
5036 Marquess Trail N; Playground, Basketball court, sledding hill, trail access.
Demontreville Park:
5700 Highlands Trail N; Basketball, volleyball, soccer, football and softball and playground.
Firefly Park:
4115 Lavender Ave N, Playground and Trail Access
Goose Lake Park:
820 Keats Ave.; Pavilion, Grills, Canoe Racks, Dock, Picnic Area.
Hammes Park:
9337 6th St., Playground, Zip Line, Trail Access
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Hidden Knoll Park: 5772 Lily Avenue; Gaga Ball Pit, Playground, Tetherball, Sledding Hill.
Ivywood Park:
717 Ivywood Circle; Picnic Pavilion, Pickleball Courts and Trail Access.
Klies Park: 5285 Jamaca Blvd, Playground, Ball Field, Open Field and Picnic Areas with Grill
Lions Park: 3585 Laverne Ave. N.; Lighted baseball field and tennis courts, skating/hockey rink with warming house, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, picnic shelter.
Pilot Park: 3217 Linden Ln; Playground, Open Space and Trail Access
Pebble Park: 8160 Lake Jane Trail N; Natural resource area, lighted tennis courts, ice rink, picnic tables, sledding hill, softball, basketball and volleyball courts, mountain bike trails.
Reid Park:
11430 30th St. N; Lake, playground, basketball, ballfields and Trail Access.
Ridge Park:
1839 Ivory Ave N; Ball Field, Playground and Trail Access
Stonegate Park:
750 Jasmine Ave; Ballfield, football field, playground equipment, soccer field and walking trail.
Sunfish Lake Park:
10000 Stillwater Ave N; Ecological area with 9 miles of cross-county ski, hiking trails, and bird-watching.
Tablyn Park:
8735 Stillwater Blvd.; Playground, softball, soccer, football fields, lighted tennis courts, sledding hill and picnic tables.
Tana Ridge Park: 11620 44th St N; Playground, Soccer, Ball Field, Trail Access
Lexington
Lexington Memorial Park:
9100 Hamline Avenue; Half-court basketball, ice rinks, playground, pavilion, picnic tables, grills, five softball fields, tennis courts, concession stand, recreational community room with kitchen facilities and horseshoe pits. Reservations accepted for pavilion and community room at City Hall.
Lexington City Park: 9004 Dunlap Avenue; Playground, picnic area.
Lino Lakes
Arena Acres Park: 519 Andall Street; Playground, basketball, tennis.
Behm’s Park:
7699 Mustang Drive; Playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, trail.
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Local residents have dozens of park choices to visit for experiences in nature and outdoor activities.
Fat Tires and E-Bikes
In the colder months, residents in the northeast metro can still enjoy a bike ride by taking their fat tire bikes out on the multiple trails throughout the area.
Fat tire biking is permitted on various trails in Ramsey County at Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul, Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton and Gateway State Trail.
Hidden Falls has almost seven miles of paved multi-use trails,
much of it with a view of the Mississippi River.
Gateway State trail is a paved, 18-mile trail that runs from St. Paul to Pine Point Regional Park, located near Stillwater. The trail is fairly level, but the scenery varies from urban St. Paul through woods, parks, fields, wetlands and past lakes.
In Washington County, Lake Elmo Park Reserve remains one of the few parks where biking is
open in the winter. Seven miles of the park’s turf trail is packed for fat tire biking, with plenty of lake views, hills, open prairie and forest for exploring.
Electric bikes are available on both state trails and regular bike paths as long as they are equipped with an electric motor that has a power output of no more than 750 watts. Additionally, state law does not permit anyone under 15 to operate electric bikes.
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A young Wargo Nature Center visitor takes a fat tire bike for a spin on a trail during a winter event.
Birch Park: 6520 Pheasant Run South; Playground, ballfields, skating/hockey rink.
Birchwood Acres Park: 572 Lonesome Pine Trail; 18-acre park with playground, ballfields.
Brandywood Park: 1300 Velvet Leaf Lane; Playground, trail.
City Hall Park: 1189 Main Street; 14-acre park with playground, ballfields, skate park, and skating/hockey rinks.
Clearwater Creek Park: 2270 Tart Lake Road; Playground, basketball, picnic shelter, trail and open space.
Country Lakes Park: 6600 West Shadow Lake Drive; Fishing pier, picnic tables, trails on 22 acres.
Highland Meadows Park: 624 Arlo Lane; Playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, trail.
LaMotte Park:
6936 LaMotte Drive; 1-acre open space park.
Lino Park: 7850 Lake Drive; Playground, baseball fields, soccer fields, picnic shelter, lacrosse field, trail.
Marshan Park: 7204 Lake Drive; Soccer fields and playground.
North Pointe Park: 6690 21st Ave South; Playground, picnic, Basketball and Pickleball Court
Pheasant Hills Park: 6659 Sherman Lake Road; Playground, basketball court, trails.
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Shenandoah Park: 475 Arrowhead Drive; Playground.
Sunrise Park: 6918 Sunrise Drive; Playground, ballfields, soccer, picnic shelter, skating/hockey rinks, warming house
Sunset Oaks Park: 7481 Leonard Avenue; Soccer field and playground.
Wenzel Farms Park: 7139 Ivy Ridge Lane; Playground, basketball court, trails
Woods Edge Park: 720 Village Drive; Fort Building Area, Playground, Trails
Woods of Baldwin Lake Park: 6130 Oak Wood Lane; Playground, trail.
Mahtomedi
Katherine Abbott Park: 1000 Lincolntown Ave.; 76 acres of woods, meadows and trails, picnic area. Katherine Abbott Center building available for rent.
Chautauqua Park: 75 1/2 Quail Street; Picnic Area and Sand beach on White Bear Lake.
Mahtomedi Beach: 1045 Park Ave; Sand beach, picnic facilities, restrooms.
Mahtomedi District Education Center: 1520 Mahtomedi Ave; Baseball fields, outdoor skating rink.
Southwest Park: 29 Long Lake Road; Baseball and soccer fields, playground, picnic area.
Wedgewood Park: 211 Wedgewood Drive; Sports court, baseball field, playground and picnic shelter.
Wildwood Park: 345 Lincolntown Ave.; Fishing pier on Lost Lake, playground, sand volleyball, picnic facilities and baseball field.
Oak Park Heights
Autumn Hills Park: 5697 Norwich Parkway near Boutwell’s Landing; Playground and 2,000-square-foot shelter facility with kitchen and restrooms.
Brekke Park: 5500 Omar Avenue , South of Anderson Corporation Building; Playground, picnic area, shelter building with restrooms, grills, ballfields and skating rink with warming house.
Cover Park:
15000 block of 58th Street; Tennis courts, skating rink, playground equipment and it is handicapped-accessible.
Oak Park Crossing Park: 15125 60th St. N; Playground and Park Shelter
Swager Park:
5800 block of 58th Street; Tennis and basketball courts and a playground.
Valley View Park: Osgood Avenue on the south border of the city; Picnic area, playground and hiking trails to explore prairie restoration and wetlands.
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Shoreview
Bobby Theisen Park:
3575 Vivian St.; Soccer field, hard court/basketball area, hockey rink, paths, general skating and tennis/ pickleball courts.
Bucher Park:
5900 Mackubin Street; Ball fields, hardcourt/basketball area, hockey rink, paths, picnic area, playground equipment, general skating, tennis courts and volleyball.
Lake Judy Park:
900 Arbogast St; Paths, picnic area and playground equipment and volleyball.
McCullough Park:
955 County Road I; Paths, picnic area, playground equipment with climbing rock, hockey rink, general skating, football/soccer field, hard court/basketball area, tennis courts and baseball fields.
Ponds Park:
190 Sherwood Road; Picnic table, bench swing, path and playground equipment.
Rice Creek Fields:
5880 Rice Creek Parkway; Picnic tables, softball fields, paths, playground equipment, ball fields and batting cages.
Shamrock Park:
5623 Snelling Avenue. Picnic shelter, football/soccer field, hard court/ basketball area, hockey rink, paths, playground equipment, general skating, tennis courts and ballfields.
Shoreview Commons Park:
4580 Victoria Street; Football/ soccer field, hard court/basketball area, paths, playground equipment, picnic shelter, grills, tennis courts, ballfields.
Sitzer Park:
4344 Hodgson Road; Hard court/basketball area, hockey rink, paths, playground equipment, baseball fields, general skating and tennis courts.
Wilson Park:
815 County Road F; Hard court/ basketball area, hockey rink, paths, playground equipment, general skating, sand volleyball courts and baseball fields.
Stillwater
Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve:
McKusick Road and Neal Avenue. Multi-use trail open to hikers, bikers and cross country skiers. Trail is 5.9 miles long and connects to the Gateway State Trail.
Lily Lake Park:
1208 S. Greeley St. on Lily Lake; Indoor ice arena, ball field, basketball, tennis courts, boat launch, fishing pier, swimming beach, playground and picnic shelters.
Pioneer Park:
515 North 2nd St.; Overlooks downtown and the river; includes picnic shelters with electricity, grills, bandshell and playground.
Lowell Park:
201 Water Street; Located along the St. Croix River in downtown Stillwater and includes picnic tables, restrooms and gazebo, open space and walking paths.
Washington Square:
815 S Greeley Street; Picnic facilities, playground equipment and a ball field.
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A skateboard park near the Shoreview Community Center is a popular addition to the existing trails and athletic fields.
Northland Park:
25 Northland Ave.; Adult and Little League ball fields, horseshoe pits, lighted tennis courts, playground, skating rinks and picnic tables.
Teddy Bear Park:
207 East Nelson St.; Park play equipment designed for children 7 years and younger, gazebo, picnic tables, and amphitheater hosting programs throughout summer.
Meadowlark Park: Crestwood Terrace off of Fairmeadows Rd; Playground, sand volleyball, basketball court.
Ramsey-Grove Park:
150 S Grove St; Playground, basketball court, sledding hill.
Staples Park:
351 Wilkins St W; Playground, ball fields, tennis courts, community garden.
Schulenberg Park: 1950 2nd St N; Playground, ball fields, sledding hill.
McKusick Park:
Owens St. and McKusick Rd; Walking/hiking path, canoe launch.
Benson Park:
North side of West Orleans St; Walking path, playground, picnic area, ball fields, sand volleyball, basketball.
Settlers Park: 3841 Abercrombie Lane; Hiking paths, tennis courts.
Heritage Square Park: 3380 Heritage Ct; Playground, hiking/walking paths.
Legends Park:
Barons Way and Delano Way; Playground, ball fields, outdoor rink.
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Skateboard Park: West of Washington Ave. on Curve Crest Blvd.; Skateboard and BMX bike facilities.
Stillwater Township
Arcola Heights Park: Corner of 100th Street N. and Perkins Avenue N; Hiking trail and 9-target disc golf course. Leashed dogs OK
Little Carnelian Park:
On 113th Street N., west of Stonebridge Trail; Trail provides walking access to Little Carnelian Lake. No lifeguard on duty. Dogs prohibited.
Otto Berg Park:
Next to Town Hall, bordered by Highway 96, Norell Avenue and Stonebridge Trail; Pavilion, picnic tables, playground, softball field, basketball and volleyball courts. Dogs prohibited.
Vadnais Heights
Bear Park:
465 Bear Avenue S; Basketball hoop, picnic area, playground, ballfields, soccer fields and tennis courts.
Berwood Park:
780 Berwood Avenue; Playground equipment, tennis courts, and trails.
Bridgewood Park: 4224-1/2 Bridgewood Terrace; Basketball hoop, picnic tables, playground equipment and tennis courts.
Community Park:
641 East County Road F; Basketball hoop, hockey rink, open skating, picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground equipment,
ballfields, soccer/football fields, tennis courts and trails.
Elmwood Park:
3892 Elmwood St.; Picnic tables and playground equipment.
Greenhaven Park:
4470 Greenhaven Drive.; Picnic tables and playground equipment.
Heritage Park:
4345 Heritage Court; Picnic tables, Trails.
Kohler Meadows Park:
365 County Road F; Picnic area, playground, ballfields, soccer fields, tennis courts and trails.
Lily Pond Park:
325 Lily Pond Lane; Picnic tables, playground equipment, ballfields and trails.
Morningside Park:
4485 Morningside Drive; Picnic tables and ballfields.
Oak Creek Park:
485 Oak Creek Drive S.; Picnic tables and playground equipment.
Vadnais School:
3645 Centerville Road; Basketball hoop, playground equipment, ballfields and soccer/football fields.
Westfield Park:
520 Westfield Lane; Basketball hoop, hockey rink, open skating, picnic tables, playground equipment, ballfields, soccer/football fields, tennis courts and trails.
Wolters Park:
1351 Wolters Boulevard; Picnic tables, playground equipment and trails.
Parks & Nature
White Bear Lake
Bossard Park:
3765 Bellaire Ave; 17 acres west of Bellaire Avenue and south of Cedar Avenue. Softball and soccer fields, picnic area and playground, sledding hill.
Cottage Park Nature Preserve: Across from Lions Park at White Bear Avenue and Cottage Park Road. Benches to enjoy the view of White Bear Lake.
Ebba Park:
3450 Ebba St.; Picnic tables, softball field and playground.
Hidden Hollow Park: 4150 Myrle Ave; Nine acres between Bellaire and Myrle avenues with picnic tables, Dog Walk
Jack Yost Park: 1856 Florence St.; Playground, Picnic Area, Baseball Fields, dog walk
Lakeview Park: 2165 Lakeview Ave; Boat dock, canoe landing, fishing dock, picnic area.
Lakewood Hills: 2110 Orchard Lane; Four baseball
fields, picnic area, shelters, fireplace, fishing, hiking trails, skateboard park, playground and disc golf course.
Lions Park:
4410 Lake Ave. S; Picnic area with shelters, restrooms, fishing dock, canoe rack.
Matoska Park:
4810 Lake Ave. N; Historic Geist Gazebo, picnic area, restrooms, boat and canoe launch, sailboat marina, Seventh Street dock for swimming and a dog beach. Speiss landing marker commemorates Gerry Speiss’ sail across the Atlantic in his 10-foot boat.
McCarty Park:
1799 Elm St; Child play structures and picnic area.
Memorial Beach:
4980 Lake Ave. N; Picnic tables, restroom, outdoor shower and drinking fountain.
Podvin Park: 1700 9th Street; Softball, soccer and football fields, picnic area, shelters, restrooms, playground, ice rinks with warming house, skateboard park and basketball court.
Railroad Park: 4752 Hwy 61; Gazebo, flower gardens, benches and history monument
Ramaley Park:
1883 Park Street; Playground, restrooms, ice rink and ballfields.
Rotary Nature Preserve:
4840 White Bear Parkway; Pavilion, picnic tables, park lights, trails, restrooms, dog walk
Spruce Park:
3653 McKnight Road; Playing fields, playground equipment, basketball court, picnic tables, ice rink with warming house.
Stellmacher Park:
3930 Linden St; Picnic area, shelter, playground equipment, baseball field, Basketball court and sledding hill.
Varney Lake Park: 2051 Orchard Lane; Dog-walking area.
Veterans Memorial Park:
4520 Highway 61; Fishing pier, foot bridge, picnic area, benches
Paul Dols
Many of the parks in the area feature athletic fields, picnic areas and playground facilities.
West Park: 2350 11th St; Beach, restrooms, picnic tables, ballfield, park shelter and playground.
Weyerhauser Park: 1705 Ninth St; Baseball fields and restrooms.
Willow Marsh Reserve: 1710 Fair Oaks; 15-acre park.
White Bear Township
Apple Tree Park: 4399 Oakmede Lane; Playground and basketball court.
Anderson Park: 1188 Anderson Lane; Half-acre of undeveloped park.
Bellaire Beach: 2499 South Shore Blvd; Picnic area, shelter, swimming beach and swings.
Bellaire Park: 2560 County Rd. F; Trails, picnic areas, inline skating, sliding hill.
Birch Park: 2150 Overlake Avenue; Playground, picnic equipment and small ballfield.
Brandlwood Park: 5801 Meadowview Drive; Play-
Parks & Nature
ground, picnic area, skating rink and an open field.
Columbia Park: 1756 Hwy. 96 East; Playground, ballfield, skating rink, tennis courts, picnic shelter and soccer field.
Deer Meadow Park: 2625 Parkview Drive; Facilities include a paved trail, a picnic shelter, a playground and open space
Eagle Park: 5485 Township Drive; Playground, picnic equipment, shelter, skating rink and tennis court
Four Seasons Park: 5287 Hugo Road; Playground, tennis courts, picnic shelter and ballfield.
Fox Meadow Park: 4230 White Bear Parkway; Playground, picnic shelter and open field.
Garden Creek Park: 5383 Portland Ave; Playground equipment, ice skating rink and picnic area.
Garley Park: 5560 Peterson Road; Small ballfield.
Gilder Park: 2626 Suzanne Circle; Playground equipment, sledding hill and basketball court.
Longville Park: 5300 Portland Ave; Baseball field, tennis courts, picnic shelter and area, trails and benches.
Mead Park: 5130 Dillon St; Playground, baseball field, skating rink, picnic shelter and horseshoe pit.
Manor Park: 2569 Stacker Blvd; Playground equipment.
Meadowlands Park: 4600 Stoddart Circle; Playground, passive trails and benches.
Moon Lake Park: 4701 Greenhaven Dr; Trails.
Otter Park: 5868 Otterview Trail. Playground and sledding hill.
Polar Lakes Park:
1280 Hammond Road; Two baseball fields, two multi-use fields, lighted soccer fields, playground, picnic shelters and amphitheater/stage.
Red Pine Park: 5860 Red Pine Blvd; Playground, ice skating, basketball court and sledding hills.
Rutherford Park: 2673 Lake Ave; Benches.
Parks & Nature
Sandterra Park: 5891 Pintail Ln; Open field, playground.
Walhof Park: 5335 Reed Place; Playground.
Willernie
Willernie Park: Corner of Stillwater Road and Dartmoor Road; Basketball and playground.
Wyoming
Ashton Park: 5796 Flint Trail; Playground equipment and picnic tables.
Banta Park: 24684 Fondant Avenue; Playground, ballfield, pavilion, picnic and grill
Blue Spruce Park: 6546 262nd Street.; Playground equipment, picnic table and basketball court
Centennial Park: 26995 Fenwick Avenue; Picnic area, grill and shade trees.
Comfort Park: 25578 Iris Ave; Walking trail, bridges, play area, picnic table and Disc Golf
Comfort Lakes Access: 7417 260th St.; Boat access and parking.
Fireside Park: 4354 251st St.; Playground, Groomed winter trail
Goodview Park:
26000 Goodview Ave; Picnic shelter with grills, playground, trails, soccer fields, tennis courts and State of the art Skateboard Park
Hawk Meadows Trail: 25419 Grail Ct.; Hiking trails and groomed winter trails
Lions Park: 4803 263rd St.; Pavilion, Picnic and grills, ballfield, basketball hoop, playground and groomed winter trail
Swenson Park:
26929 Flintwood Avenue; Playground, ice rink with warming house, tennis courts, ballfields with bleachers.
Sunrise Prairie Trail:
26854 Forest Blvd.; Paved bike trail runs between I-35 and Highway 61 from Forest Lake to North Branch. 18.5 Miles
Tolzmann Park: 5530 274th St.; Softball field, pavilion, sand volleyball, playground equipment, paved trail.
Town Hall Park:
7571 Wyoming Trail; Softball field, playground, picnic tables, bleachers.
Verges Memorial Park: 25915 Goodwin Road; Playground, basketball court, sand volleyball.
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Hikers of all ages enjoy a stroll on a woodland trail at Wargo Nature Center.
Dining & Lodging
The art of cafes in the northeast metro
There are endless cafes and restaurants throughout the northeast metro among local shops and businesses. If you find yourself in the area for breakfast, lunch or dinner, there is a wide range of locally owned cafes you can choose from.
Cafes in the area include a variety of drink and food options for your tastebuds and cravings to indulge in ranging from coffee houses, bakeries, sandwich shops and more.
If you find yourself in White Bear Lake stop by Keys Cafe and Bakery for breakfast, lunch, or a tasty dessert or pastry.
Down the road in Shoreview, you’ll find The Winkin’ Rooster, known for its breakfast menu, coffee, sandwiches, gluten free
options and great service. Not only does the café have good food, but it also supports other local businesses such as Riff’s Smoke House, located a few minutes away in Arden Hills.
Started over 10 years ago Kingdom Baking, located in Blaine, officers a wide variety of pastries and coffee for a morning pick me up. If you are stopping in for lunch, enjoy a bowl of soup, salad or a sandwich. Grab a bakery item for the car ride home.
Next door in Circle Pines is The Rusty Cow Café. The café is family owned and serves a wide variety of homemade breakfast combinations and lunch. At the café is also the Missing Man Table, displayed all year round to honor those who have served and are missing.
In Stillwater, grab a cup of coffee at multiple coffee houses downtown before taking a stroll by the St. Croix River. The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe offers a wide variety of coffee, from plain dark roast to a caramel brulé latte. At MADE Coffee, located at the bottom of the staircase to the scenic overlook, order your favorite cup of joe and enjoy the patio that overlooks parts of downtown or climb the staircase to the overlook.
Whether you are looking for a quick pick me up on the way to the cabin or looking to try a new restaurant, the northeast metro has something for everyone to indulge in.
Paul Dols
Many options for outdoor dining become available, including Rudy’s rooftop, during the spring, summer and fall.
Index of Advertising
Best Painting + Cedar Specialists ..................................55
Contact: 651-238-1850
www.cedarspec-bestpaint.com
Business type: Paiting & Staining
Carbone’s Pizzeria & Pub 53
Location: 1350 Hwy 96 E., White Bear Lake
Contact: 651-429-7609
Business type: Restaurant
Children’s Discovery Academy ......................................... 21
Location: 3665 Talmage Circle, Vadnais Heights
Contact: 651- 653-9871
Business type: Education
Lake Area Dental .......................2
Location: 4801 Hwy. 61, Ste. 301, White Bear Lake
Contact: 651-762-8474
Business type: Health and Fitness
Lyngblomsten ........................... 4
Contact: 651-341-0483 www.Lyngblomsten.org/ LinoLakes
Business type: Senior Living
Mathnasium ................................ 36
Location: 4715 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake
Contact: 651-888-2541
Business type: Education
Midwest School of Diving ..4
Location: 5960 Hwy. 61 N., Suite #4 White Bear Lake
Contact: 651-653-1174
midwestschoolofdiving.com
Business type: Education
MJ the Critter Sitter ............. 55
Contact: 612-807-7850
www.mjthecrittersitter.com
Business type: Pet Sitting
National Inventions ............. 36
Location: Metro Wide
Contact: 800-968-4332
Business type: Education
Northland Landscape & Construction ............................... 55
Contact: 651-746-4582
Business type: Landscaping
North Star Mini Storage 12
Locations: 3880 Labore Rd., Vadnais Heights 483 W. County Rd. E., Shoreview Contact: 651-771-3880 (Vadnais Heights) 651-483-1100 (Shoreview)
Business type: Storage
Olson’s Sewer Service .........33
Location: 17638 Lyons St. NE, Forest Lake
Contact: 651-464-2082
Business type: Sewer
Operatunity ................................. 31
Location:
Contact: 612-404-9265
Business type: Entertainment
POD’S Complete Car Care...49
Location: 3634
Scheuneman Rd. WBL
Contact: 651-426-4640
Business type: Auto Repair
Pine Tree Apple Orchard .......6
Location: 450 Apple Orchard Rd., WBL
Contact: 651-429-7202
Business type: Vineyard/ Orchard
Red Luna Seasons................. 54
Location: 114 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi
Contact: 651-330-6001
Business type: Restaurant
Red Luna Taco Factory ..... 54
Location: 5960 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake
Contact: 651-788-7136
Business type: Restaurant
Rivard Cement
Contracting ................................. 55
Contact: 651-780-9031
Business type: Cement
Contracting
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Smokey’s Pub N’ Grill ...........52
Location: 552 Lincoln Dr., East Bethel
Contact: 651-464-6046
Business type: Restaurant
State Farm ..................................... 4
Location: 568 South Lake St., Forest Lake, MN 550252609
Contact: Jesse Johnson 651-464-7227
Business type: Insurance
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area .......................... 6
Location: 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, Wis.
Contact: 715-755-2955
Business type: Recreation
Wargo Nature Center .......... 37
Location: 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
Contact: 763-324-3350
Business type: Education
White Bear Center for the Arts .............................32 & 36
Location: 4971 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Contact: 651-336-8613
Business type: Arts
White Bear Eye Clinic ...........59
Location: 4750 Washington Square, White Bear Lake
Contact: 651-429-3379
Business type: Health and Fitness
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White Bear Lake Area Schools 3
Location: White Bear Lake, Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Township
Contact: 651-407-7500
Business type: Education
YMCA of the North .....36 & 60
Location: 2100 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake, MN
Contact: 651-777-8103
Business type: Camp
Washington County...............36
Contact: parks@ co.washington.mn.us www.WashingtonCountyMN. gov/SummerDayCamps
Business type: Camp
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YMCA SUMMER PROGRAMS
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Grades K–5
Fascinating adventures and field trips in a safe, quality, childcare program. No two weeks are alike!
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Grades 1–8
Learn new teamwork skills, make new friends, and get active outdoors during week-long summer sports.
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Ages 4-14
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YMCA SEASONAL ADVENTURES
Find adventure in every season with programs at the Y. Discover camps and adventure races to keep your kids and your family active all year round!
Y ADVENTURE LAB RACES
Get ready for some fun with Y Adventure Races. Held throughout the year, these races provide outdoor obstacle courses to get you moving and to connect with nature.
Kidarod
Winter
BreakAway Kids Tri
Ages 5+
Ages 7-17 years
BreakAway Splash and Dash 4+ years
Summer
Reslinator
Fall
Y Adventure Lab — Unlock It!
Ages 5+
Head out on an adventure with the whole family on a self-guided, outdoor, scavenger hunt-like experience. Download the map online, follow the clues, and unlock letters to unscramble a keyword. Once you have the keyword, submit online and enter to win fun prizes!
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