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PARKS		back to top
Three Rivers Park District
	French Regional Park Plymouth (763) 559-8891	Creative play area - Kids love French Regional Park's cargo-net climbing structure! This spectacular play area interconnects a pre-school/accessible play area on the one end with an older age group play area on the other end.
	Elm Creek Park Reserve Maple Grove (763) 424-5511	Creative play area - Located at the south end of the picnic area, opposite the swimming pond, the play area includes equipment for climbing, sliding and swinging for a wide range of age groups, with an adjacent separate area for pre-schoolers. The largest of Three Rivers Park District's play areas, there are two acres of wood and rope mazes leading to spiral slides, suspension bridges, underground tunnels and two cable rides.
	Hyland Park Reserve Bloomington 763-694-7687	This structure includes tube slides, flat slides and spiral slides ranging from 10' to 50' long as well as platform and hexagonal climbers for hours of enjoyment. A smaller play area with sliding, swinging and climbing equipment for children under age 5, as well as for those with handicaps is located in the same area.
	Lake Minnetonka Regional Park Minnetrista (952) 474-4822	The newest Three Rivers Park District's play area features a nautical theme. The 20,000 square-foot multi-level play area includes a cargo hold, climbing nets and structures, numerous slides and two 20-foot slide rides. It is accessible to children of all ages and abilities.
	Lake Rebecca Park Reserve Rockford (763) 694-2620	A large structure which features a slide tower containing both a 12' and a 20' high spiral slide.
	Baker Park Reserve Maple Plain (763) 694-1004	This Creative Play Area includes a double cable ride, integrated handicap-accessible structures and pre-school play components like sand diggers, platform climbers and a wide variety of climbing ladders, slides and poles. The play is designed for children of varying abilities.
	Bryant Lake Regional Park Eden Prairie (952) 941-4518	A climbing net structure provides the most visible element of the play area. There is equipment designed for toddler to early elementary aged children.
	Carver Park Reserve- Lowry Nature Center Victoria (763) 694-7650	This structure features larger than life flowers for climbing, huge dragonfly eyes to peer through, a beaver lodge to sit in and vine-like slides to glide down. Everything was designed with pre-school through elementary aged children in mind.
	Cleary Lake Regional Park Prior Lake (763) 694-7777	A small structure designed for toddlers in mind; equipment includes sand diggers, swing tires and small slides.
Minneapolis Parks
	North Mississippi Regional Park Kroening Interpretive Center: 612/370-4865	Tot Lot/Playground and Wading Pool - A popular multi-level playground is open spring through fall. A wading pool with continuous water spray fountain open from Memorial Day through Sept. 2.
	Armatage Park	The park has a fabulous playground with swings of every type to aumuse and delight both young and old. Challenge the climbing wall and ride the slides. Whatever the season you will have fun. Wading Pool
INDOOR PARKS		back to top
		Edinborough Park 7700 York Ave. S. Just north of 494 next to Hawthorne Suites Hotel 952-832-6790 Mon-Thurs/ 9 am-9 pm Sat-Fri/ 9 am-5 pm, Sun/ 9 am-6 pm $4 per day for residents; $5 per day for non-residents The "Peak" is a 44-by-44-by-37 foot high climbing, low crawling, slip sliding Northwoods adventure. Climb into the 30-foot tall oak tree, slide down one of the four giant tube slides or wash down the triple wave slide. Glide across the canyon glide or swing above the swamp. When you venture to the 30-foot lookout, you will find telescopes to spy around the park. Adventure Peak also features great areas for toddlers to explore. The Tot Area includes climbing, crawling, sliding and even bouncing in an inflatable air bounce geared just for them! The entire padded, netted and enclosed structure has more than 40 events to keep kids challenged and entertained for hours.
		Central Park (Woodbury), located at 8595 Central Park Place, is a multi-use, year round facility consisting of about 20,000 square feet. It includes: A large play area, Lookout Ridge, open to children of all ages for a small admission fee. An amphitheater with seating for about 200 Activity/meeting rooms for a variety of programs Landscaped areas for walking or relaxing A coffee shop, “Cups 'N' Scoops,” that the city is leasing to a private operator. Program space for the Early Childhood Family Education Program. The park design is meant to suggest the St. Croix River Valley, and features: Extensive landscaping Miniature mountains and cliffs A waterfall and small stream
INDOOR PLAY AREAS		back to top
	Adventure Park in Ham Lake, MN Jungle-themed entertainment center with tubes and slides for ages 1 to 12, rope bridge, two-story grass-hut treehouse and a bamboo snack hut, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. today-Sat. and Mon.-Thu.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $4-$5. 14200 NW. Lincoln St., Ham Lake. 763-757-3000.
	Brookdale Center's Forest Adventures Forest Adventures, located in Marshall Field’s court, is designed for kids under 42" tall. Forest Adventures has a north woods theme which features a crawl-through tent and log, a frog, a ladybug, a happy tree stump, and a tree house with two slides that also has a crawl-through trunk. Highways 100 & 152 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 763-566-6672
	Eagan Community Center - The Blast Propulsion Launchers, flying the Intergalactic Space Fight Jet, exploring the Milky Way tunnel to performing daring space walks over suspension bridges and sliding down the gigantic Wormhole Slide Portal! Kids can let their imaginations run wild on this unique playground searching for UFO’s, discovering planets, exploring the time travel bridges and forging their Space Buggies over the moon’s surface. The room is painted like a gigantic galaxy, adding to this one-of-a-kind play odyssey. Kids can burn energy and get exercise while pretending to be astronauts on their very own International Space Station. Children will want to explore The Blast with lightning speed! Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 9:00am-9:00pm Sat 9:00am-6:00pm Sun Noon-5:00 Daily Admission is $5 per child for those ages 18 months – 15 years. Adult supervision is required, but not charged. Address: 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121
	Eden Prairie Center's Soft Play Area It's located on the lower level near Kohl's and has a Minnesota living theme. Children 42" or smaller are free to jump and play on soft foam Minnesota-style figures such as a snowmobile, hills, canoe, jet ski, tent and much more! 125 Eden Prairie Center Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Eden Prairie Center 952-941-7650
	"Lookout Ridge" Indoor Playground - Woodbury A themed, life-like design and sound effects accompany slides, forests, a tree house, and even a cave. Kids are able to climb inside cliffs imitating the St. Croix River Valley, then zoom down a mountain spiral slide emerging from a cave. Children also can venture to the top of the tree house, cross over to the gigantic fallen tree, and race down a 30-foot superslide! For a more challenging adventure, kids can explore the tree foam forest and cross through the tube jam. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Youth ages 1 and up, $5.33 Under 12 months, FREE Adults/Seniors, FREE
	Maple Grove Maple Maze Designed for kids under age 12, there are four climbing levels, several slides, a ceiling height playhouse, and a big ball pit. There is a separate play area for the little ones, ages three and under. This area has a small ball pit and soft play toys. Admission is $4 for non-residents, $3 for residents. Children under age one and adults/guardians are admitted free. Check the website for hours as they vary by season. 12951 Weaver Lake Road Maple Grove, MN 55369 Maple Grove Community Center - Maple Maze 763-494-6500
	New Brighton Eagles Nest Designed for kids under age 12 to climb, jump, run, and play the day away. There is a separate play area for the little ones, ages three and under. This area has a small ball pit and soft play toys. Admission is $5 per child. Children must be supervised by an adult while in the play area. Check the website for hours as they vary by season. 400 10th Street NW New Brighton, MN New Brighton Family Service Center - Eagles Nest 651-638-2130
	Pump It Up Designed for ages 2 to adult, Pump It Up has an indoor arena full of giant, soft, fun-filled inflatables to bounce, slide, climb and jump on. The indoor inflatables include a custom inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, inflatable obstacle course, inflatable boxing arena, inflatable jousting arena, and many other designs of interactive inflatables. Check the Eden Prairie and Oakdale websites for details about Pop-In Playtime days and time. The inflatables are available for a private party, children's party, birthday party, corporate team building party, mom's club meeting or other special event. Contact Pump It Up for your next private party. Pump It Up - Eden Prairie 7406 Washington Ave. So. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-943-0052 Pump It Up - Oakdale 7045 6th St. No Oakdale, MN 55128 651-735-1556
	Party Bound is the perfect place to burn off energy! Come ready to Bounce! Climb! Run! and Slide! through our giant bounce houses, obstacle course, & huge slides! Open play is offered Wed, Thurs, & Fri mornings from 10:00am – 11:30am for kids ages 7 and younger. Reservations are required so please call ahead. Party Bound also hosts private birthday parties, team and holiday parties for kids ages 3 to 11 years old. Reservations are required. Please call or visit our web site for more information. 21034 Heron Way Suite 106 Lakeville, MN 55044 952-469-9600
	Ridgedale Center's Tiny Town A soft play area called Tiny Town opened in September 2004. Tiny Town, located on the lower level in Sears Lane, is designed for kids under 42” tall. Some of the soft play structures include a faux stone bridge, parking ramp slide, building tunnel, truck, and a very cool red sports car. 12401 Wayzata Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55305 952-541-4864
	Rosedale Center's Northwoods Play Area The Northwoods Play area, located in Herberger's Court. Some of the play structures include a tree with slides and a crawl-through trunk, a big tent to crawl through, a lady bug, a hollow log, and more! It has bigger, taller structures than play areas at other Twin Cities malls but the overall area is a bit smaller. Great for climbers. 10 Rosedale Center Roseville, MN 55113 Rosedale Center (651) 633-0872 info@myrosedale.com
WATER PARKS		back to top
	Anoka Aquatic Center
	The Big Splash Indoor Water Park at the Arrowwood Resort Alexandria, Minnesota 320-762-1124 Indoor Water Park Square Footage: 38,000 Indoor Water Park Features: Tube slides, body slide, lazy river, whirlpool hot tub, water basketball, tipping bucket, and a play area for small children. Official Web Site: The Big Splash Overview: The Big Splash is a medium-sized indoor water park. It doesn't have a "marquee" attraction like a water coaster or a bowl ride, but does offer a good assortment of slides and activities. Most indoor parks connected to a hotel are open only to registered guests, but The Big Splash is open to the public. The Arrowwood Resort offers a number of room types, including suites and apartments. Other features include an arcade, golf course, marina, horseback riding, and snowmobile
	Bunker Beach Coon Rapids 763-767-2895 Municipal Park. WAVE POOL The air-generated waves are made with eight pattern variations that range from zero to four feet in height. Waves are generated every five seconds, for 15 minutes, with a 10 minute rest period. The average pool temperature is 73 degrees. ADVENTURE POOL This zero depth entry pool has a maximum depth of two feet and is a great place for children of all ages. It features a large play structure that sprays, pours and shoots water in all directions. The interactive features let kids play and interact the water using valves, levers, handles and a water gun. It has three slides that send kids splashing into the water. WATERSLIDES The waterslide tower has two waterslides that wind, twist and turn you down into the plunge pool. There is one open waterslide and one enclosed slide for the thrill of not knowing what comes next. Guest must be at least 48" tall to ride the waterslides. SAND PLAY The sand play area consists of a large sand area that contains play equipment, and sand tables with running water. Kids can build sand castles, make rivers or just play in the sand.
	Cascade Bay Eagan 651-675-5577 Large park. Features include Shipwreck Cover interactive kids' area, Twin Falls extreme slides, and lazy river.
	Grand Rios Indoor Water Park Resort Brooklyn Park 866-Grand Rios The Hurricane Plunge Four story water tower featuring body and tube slides The Big Splash - 500 gallon dumping bucket Coconut Island play area 535 ft. action lazy river Two private spas Basketball and sport pool And much more!
	Jim Lupient Water Park Minneapolis 612-370-8900 Minneapolis' newest water park features three large water slides, including a tube slide. Additional features include a log water walk, many interactive spray features, water volleyball, lap swimming lanes, and zero depth entry at one end for accessibility. The park theme is a rock quarry and featured items are designed to look like a quarry by incorporating stone, foam play quarry equipment and foam logs. There is also a new separate spray pool for the younger kids that is completely accessible as well as new colorful shade structures, outside shower towers, concessions, lots of seating, a grassy sun-bathing area and outside lockers. Covered shelters are available for reservation, conpletely accessible and feature seating for 15 people.
	Marriott Depot Waterpark Minneapolis 612-375-1700 Indoor water park, open to the public
	The Great Serengeti Owatonna 507-446-8900 indoor water park for resort and no-resort guests. Two water slides, lazy river, water basketball, hot tub, zero-depth pool, and a play area for small children.
	The Edge Indoor Water Park at Edgewater Resort Duluth 800-777-7925 Indoor water park scheduled to open Fall of 2005 Tube and body water slides, interacitve water play structure, children's pool, vortex pool, acitvity pool, hot tub
	Rapid River Lodge Waterpark Baxter 877-5GETWET (877)543-8938 Indoor water park open to the public Tube slides, body slides, 250 foot lazy river, water basketball, play areas for children, and an indoor to outdoor hot tub.
	St. Louis Aquatic Park St. Louis Park 952-924-2540 Municipal facility with water playground, 2 drop slides, 2 twisting slides, zero-depth pool, lap pool, wet sand playground, 20,000 sq feet of water with geysers and splash toys.
	7 Clans Casino/Hotel and Waterpark Thief River Falls 1-800-881-0712 Indoor water park, open to the public Four water slides, three mini-slides, lazy river, tipping bucket, wading pool, and 2 hot tubs.
	The Tropics Shoreview 651-490-4600 Indoor water park, open to the public 3-story waterslide, water walk, drop slide, whirlpool, water basketball and volleyball, and a zero-depth pool for children.
	Venetian Water Park Maple Grove 763-425-3800 Kids and adults alike will love the giant water park fully equipped with slides, a wading pool, basketball hoops, walking bridge, activity area, concession stand and lounge all next to a 1,200 square-foot video arcade.
	Water Park of America Bloomington 877-75 Slide America's Biggest Indoor water park. Six tube and body slides, interacitve water play structure, zero-depth entry children's pool, sports activity pools, wave pool, two private spas, and action lazy river.
	Whitewater Country Shakopee 1-800-FUN-RIDE Included in Valleyfair's general admission. Ripple Rapids lazy river, Panic Falls slides, Raging Rapipds flume ride. Valleyfair's Whitewater Country Waterpark is a great way to chill out and have fun! Included in Valleyfair's general admission, the waterpark's 3.5 acres offers hours of wet fun in the sun. The waterpark is open from May 28-August 21, weather permitting. Waterpark hours are different from general park hours.
	Wild Mountain Taylors Falls 1-800-447-4958
	Wild Woods Waterpark Otsego, Minnesota (763) 656-4400

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