Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Minneapolis?

4 outdoor activities in Minneapolis are free, including Minnehaha Regional Park, Augsburg Adventure Park, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

How many outdoor activities in Minneapolis are stroller-friendly?

4 of the 4 outdoor activities in Minneapolis are fully stroller-friendly.

Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Minneapolis

4 outdoor adventures for families in Minneapolis. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.

Highest rated: Minnehaha Regional Park, Augsburg Adventure Park, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. 4 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.

Top Picks

Minnehaha Regional Park

4.8 stars

Minnehaha Falls is a 53-foot waterfall in the middle of Minneapolis that genuinely impresses children every time, the volume of water, the spray mist

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 park admission

Augsburg Adventure Park

4.8 stars

Augsburg Adventure Park is specifically designed as an inclusive playground, meaning it's built so children with physical disabilities can play alongs

All ages, including children with disabilitiesFreeOutdoor$0 — free inclusive public playground

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

4.7 stars

The giant Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture is legitimately awe-inspiring for a child seeing it for the first time, it's big in a way that photos don't

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 — completely free to visit

Audubon Park

4.5 stars

Audubon Park is a classic Minneapolis Parks playground with a community field, climbing equipment, and swings in a quiet Northeast neighborhood settin

Best for ages 2-10FreeOutdoor$0 (completely free)

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