The regional parks system includes 61 parks and park reserves, 38 trails and 7 special recreation features. Parks are operated by 10 partnering cities, counties, and special park districts which work with the Council to acquire and develop parks and trails to protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation for public enjoyment.
For the most up-to-date information on each park's facilities, hours, and events, call or visit the city or county park web site listed below:
Anoka County Parks
Information: 763.757.3920, http://www.anokacountyparks.com/
City of Bloomington Parks
Information: 952.563.8877, http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/commserv/parkrec/parkrec.htm
Carver County Parks
Information: 952.466.5250,
http://www.co.carver.mn.us/parks
Dakota County Parks
Information: 952.891.7000
http://www.dakotacounty.us/parks
Three Rivers Park District (Hennepin and Scott Counties)
Information: 763.559.9000, http://www.threeriversparks.org/
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Information: 612.230.6400, http://www.minneapolisparks.org/home.asp
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation
Information: 651.748.2500, parks.co.ramsey.mn.us
City of St. Paul Parks and Recreation
Information: 651.266.6400, http://www.stpaul.gov/index.asp?nid=243
Scott County
Information: 952.445.7750, http://www.co.scott.mn.us/ParksLibraryEnv/parkstrails/Pages/home.aspx
Washington County Parks
Information: 651.430.8368, http://www.co.washington.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=492
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Information: 651.296.6157, http://www.dnr.state.mn.us
National Park Service
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Information: 715.483.3284, http://www.nps.gov/sacn
Mississippi National River Recreation Area (MNRRA)
Information: (651) 290-4160, http://www.nps.gov/miss/
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Recreation Area
Information: 952.854.59003; http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Minnesota_Valley