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Elm Creek Park Reserve & Eastman Nature Center
12400 James Deane PkwyMaple Grove, MN 55369
From I-94 exit at Maple Grove Parkway, turn right/N. Turn R on Co. Rd 81 for 1/3 mile. For rec area, go east for 1 mile, go left on Elm Creek Blvd. For Eastman, Turn L on Co Rd 121/Fernbrook Ln Turn R on Elm Creek Rd. Nature Center is 2/3 mile
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The park features more than 20 miles of paved hiking and biking trails, miles of turf hiking trails, a chlorinated swimming pond, children’s play area, nature center, picnic pavilions and picnicking sites, archery course, an off-leash pet exercise area, 18K of cross-country ski trails (including lighted trails and a trail with snowmaking), a lighted tubing hill with tube rental and snowmaking, a beginner-level downhill ski/snowboard area with snowmaking and skijoring trails.
Eastman Nature Center in Elm Creek Park Reserve, features; quiet reading and observation rooms, larger classrooms, an exhibit area with wildlife watching, all-new professional exhibits, an open-air deck, a small coffee service, public wi-fi signal, and an after-hours restroom.
Hours & Dates
Nature Center Hours (January 1 - December 31)
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Grounds (January 1 - December 31)
- Monday: 5:00am - 10:00pm
- Tuesday: 5:00am - 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 5:00am - 10:00pm
- Thursday: 5:00am - 10:00pm
- Friday: 5:00am - 10:00pm
- Saturday: 5:00am - 10:00pm
- Sunday: 5:00am - 10:00pm
Rates
No parking fee. Private naturalist programs and birthday parties can be arranged for a separate fee. Fee for most family nature programs. Some free classes or demonstrations.
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Green Practices
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Meetings & Conferences
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 209 reviews
The most beautiful place for a evening walk and to find some peace away from the media as well. Every night that I can I take a hike through the east side of the park between Champlin and Dayton...
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nancyb890,
June 26, 2020
Seem excellent area for playground but was closed because of COVID, great for hiking and golfing as well , preserve areas and barbecue options with nicely green well kept areas.
Hope to be back soon
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mikesindbad,
June 14, 2020
I’m always looking for family fun that is able to hit a budget and keep us ‘on the go’! This 2 hour window of time was perfect in 40 degree weather! It may have seemed busy ~ but the lines went fast...
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Reeceonthego,
February 22, 2020
There is nothing negative to say about this park! We love going here all year round and just bought a house that backs up to the preserve. So many trails, great park, nice swimming spot, and so many...
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clearwater4010,
February 8, 2020
My kids love this park. We were able to watch are kids from the shade. Highly recommended this park.
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jack3757,
January 24, 2020
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