Minnetonka area guidebook
Parks
Huge space consisting of baseball and soccer fields, walking trails, and a playground with a smaller child focus as well as an older child/ challenge course.
Big Willow Park
11522 Minnetonka BlvdHuge space consisting of baseball and soccer fields, walking trails, and a playground with a smaller child focus as well as an older child/ challenge course.
Nice neighborhood park with nice playground, swings, basketball court, paved trails and big grassy hill to enjoy any season
Mayflower Park
2835 Mayflower AvenueNice neighborhood park with nice playground, swings, basketball court, paved trails and big grassy hill to enjoy any season
Gro Tonka Park
17003 Prospect PlIf your child likes trains check out the train play structure here
Westwood Hills Nature Reserve
8300 W Franklin AveNice nature center nearby to explore
If you want to venture out about 10 miles or so, check out Central park in Maple Grove, which includes a splash pad for a warm summer day
Central Park Way
Central Park WayIf you want to venture out about 10 miles or so, check out Central park in Maple Grove, which includes a splash pad for a warm summer day
Also about 8 or 10 miles away, this is a huge playground with nice hiking trails, picnic area and beach.
This was also listed as #42 of the best playgrounds in America on this list https://www.earlychildhoodeducationzone.com/best-playgrounds-in-america/
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Taman Wilayah Clifton French
12605 Rockford RdAlso about 8 or 10 miles away, this is a huge playground with nice hiking trails, picnic area and beach.
This was also listed as #42 of the best playgrounds in America on this list https://www.earlychildhoodeducationzone.com/best-playgrounds-in-america/
Shopping
Too many great shops and restaurants to individually list. From Nordstrom to iFly indoor skydiving so many great choices
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Ridgedale Center
12401 Wayzata BlvdToo many great shops and restaurants to individually list. From Nordstrom to iFly indoor skydiving so many great choices
Food scene
Bacio
1571 Plymouth RdHigh quality food that consistently hits the spot
Who could pass up fresh daily baked breads, muffins and one of my favorites chocolate babka with great ingredients?
Breadsmith
1816 Plymouth RoadWho could pass up fresh daily baked breads, muffins and one of my favorites chocolate babka with great ingredients?
Four of my favorite grocery stores within a short distance of each other: Trader Joe's, Aldi, Byerlys and Whole Foods!
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Trader Joe's
4270 W 78th StFour of my favorite grocery stores within a short distance of each other: Trader Joe's, Aldi, Byerlys and Whole Foods!
If you are in the mood for a real old fashioned malt shop
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Snuffy's Malt Shop
17519 Minnetonka BlvdIf you are in the mood for a real old fashioned malt shop
Sightseeing
A great historic city landmark on beautiful grounds which include Minnehaha creek. See if you can find the hidden pictures in the long rock wall
Charles H. Burwell House
13209 E McGinty Road EastA great historic city landmark on beautiful grounds which include Minnehaha creek. See if you can find the hidden pictures in the long rock wall
Looking for a place to check out one of Minnesotas 10,000 lakes during the summer? Swimming and fishing are both fun here
Libbs Lake Beach Park
16515 Park LnLooking for a place to check out one of Minnesotas 10,000 lakes during the summer? Swimming and fishing are both fun here
One of my favorite (short) walks in the area. The long bridge is amazing any season, and there are alway seem to be animals in the water here. If a warm sunny day count how many turtles you can find
Grays Bay Dam Park
16501 Grays Bay BlvdOne of my favorite (short) walks in the area. The long bridge is amazing any season, and there are alway seem to be animals in the water here. If a warm sunny day count how many turtles you can find
Workout
If you are craving a good workout or relaxing spa this is your place. Not quite your vibe? Try Lifetime not to far down the road
The Marsh
15000 Minnetonka BoulevardIf you are craving a good workout or relaxing spa this is your place. Not quite your vibe? Try Lifetime not to far down the road
Golf
Driving range. Par 3. Full regulation golf course. And Lawn bowling, good restaurant. Whether you have a little bit of time or a lot you can enjoy it here
Brookview Golf Course & Lawn Bowling
316 Brookview Pkwy SDriving range. Par 3. Full regulation golf course. And Lawn bowling, good restaurant. Whether you have a little bit of time or a lot you can enjoy it here
Zoo and museums
This is a bit of a drive but what can beat a great zoo that is free, that also includes a conservatory?
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrThis is a bit of a drive but what can beat a great zoo that is free, that also includes a conservatory?
If you enjoy science, love IMAX, and want to spend a day out in St Paul this is a nice place to visit
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Muzium Sains Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdIf you enjoy science, love IMAX, and want to spend a day out in St Paul this is a nice place to visit