West Lakes
MOUND | SPRING PARK | MINNETRISTA | LONG LAKE | ORONO | MAPLE PLAIN | ST . BONIFACIUS
A wealth of parks to visit and enjoy
Visitors of all shapes , sizes and species can enjoy the natural beauty the west lakes area has to offer .
From developed parks like Nelson Lakeside Park in Long Lake , Lurton Dog Park in Orono and Surfside Park in Mound , to open , natural areas like Casco Point Park in Orono , the parks offer various ways to enjoy public space .
Beyond municipal parks , regional parks are another way to enjoy the scenic western lakes area . Three Rivers Park District operates several parks within the west lakes area .
Gale Woods Farm
The Visitor Center and Farm Store are open from 9 a . m . - 5 p . m . Monday - Saturday and noon - 5 p . m . Sunday . Visit a working farm with shoreline on Whaletail Lake . Explore the park on your own or attend a class or public event . Park patrons can also buy farm fresh food and yarn , have a picnic by the lake or host a celebration . Located at 7210 County Road 110 W . in Minnetrista . Call 763-694-2001 for more information .
Baker Park Reserve
The park is open daily from 5 a . m . - 10 p . m ., and stretches out along Lake Independence with 2,700 acres of natural landscape and recreational opportunities . Located at 2309 Baker Park Road in Medina . Call 763-694-7860 for more information .
Lake Minnetonka Regional Park
The park is open from 6 a . m . - 10 p . m . and situated on the western shore of Lake Minnetonka . The park features a large , nautical themed play area and a chlorinated , sandy-bottom swimming pond . Located at 4610 County Road 44 in Minnetrista . Call 763-694-7754 for more information .
Noerenberg Memorial Gardens
Open from 8 a . m . to sunset , between May 1 and Oct . 15 , Noerenberg Memorial Gardens is located along the shore of Crystal Bay on Lake Minnetonka , and are known widely for their dazzling display Located at 2840 North Shore Drive in Orono . Call 763-559-6700 for more information .
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