Hyland is a draw year-round, offering much to do on water and land, turf and snow, indoors and out.The reserve encompasses several lakes and ponds, providing extensive habitat for waterfowl and wildlife. ...
Hyland is a draw year-round, offering much to do on water and land, turf and snow, indoors and out.
The reserve encompasses several lakes and ponds, providing extensive habitat for waterfowl and wildlife.
Hyland Lake, at the southern end, has a fishing pier, and offers rental canoes, kayaks,
rowboats, and paddleboats from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Bicycles, too.
Eleven miles of
cross-country ski trails - two of which, along with an impressive
sledding hill, are lighted for evening use - loop out from the
Visitor Center, where equipment rental, vending machines, and restrooms can be found.
Hyland also boasts seven miles of
winter hiking trails; five miles of paved trails, three miles of snowshoe trails, and almost of six miles of trails for
dogs on leashes. In all, the reserve comprises over 1,000 acres.
The
Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area (763.694.7800) features tame and challenging groomed runs and snowmaking. A ski school offers
lessons for ages eight and up. Come spring, it transforms into an 18-hole
frisbee golf course.
Richardson Nature Center's offerings are some of the best around. Combine a stop there with a visit to the award-winning
creative play area nearby, where 16,000 square feet of colorful slides, tunnels, and towers await. A large attached playground for ages five and under lets
younger siblings in on the fun.
Birthday parties: From May-Oct, children can have a party at the children's play area afternoons or evenings; on weekends, a morning option is offered, too. Parties last
three hours, and can include hot dog, chips, and soda for each guest at reserved picnic tables; expect to pay about $6/child, for 10-20 guests. Alternatively, parents can just
reserve the tables and bring their own refreshments. Since the play area is free, the food and space are all you're paying for in either event. Call 763.694.7692 to book.
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