Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Minneapolis
9 outdoor adventures for families in Minneapolis. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Lake Nokomis Playground, Wabun Picnic Area, Hi-View Park. 8 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Lake Nokomis Playground
4.7 starsLake Nokomis Playground sits right on the edge of the lake, so after climbing and swinging, kids can transition straight to beach time and wading — tw
Wabun Picnic Area
4.7 starsWabun sits right on the Mississippi River gorge, so kids get that thrill of watching the river churn below while they eat. The open meadow areas are p
Hi-View Park
4.5 starsHi-View Park lives up to its name with elevated terrain that gives kids the satisfaction of climbing to the top and seeing the city spread out below.
Keewaydin Park
4.5 starsKeewaydin Park is a Nokomis neighborhood favorite with a playground, open fields, and an attached recreation center that runs kids' programming throug
Audubon Park
4.5 starsAudubon Park is a classic Minneapolis Parks playground with a community field, climbing equipment, and swings in a quiet Northeast neighborhood settin
Lake Nokomis Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Wabun Picnic Area
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
Hi-View Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-15
Keewaydin Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Audubon Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Mueller Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Bryant Square Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Train Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Holmes Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Minneapolis?
- 9 outdoor family activities in Minneapolis. Highest rated: Lake Nokomis Playground, Wabun Picnic Area, Hi-View Park, Keewaydin Park, Audubon Park. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Minneapolis?
- 8 outdoor activities in Minneapolis are free, including Lake Nokomis Playground, Hi-View Park, Keewaydin Park.
- How many outdoor activities in Minneapolis are stroller-friendly?
- 8 of the 9 outdoor activities in Minneapolis are fully stroller-friendly.
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