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About Hyland Lake Park Reserve

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 mildly challenging groomed runs, with 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: The Ski & Snowboard Area offers party packages, and from May-Oct, children can have a party at the children's play area afternoons or evenings (with a morning option on weekends). Expect to pay about $85 for up to 15 children; food is available for an additional fee. Alternatively, parents can just reserve tables at the play area and bring their own refreshments. Call 763.694.7692 to book.

Tips

If you get blank stares when asking for directions to the "play area" at the park, try asking for Chutes & Ladders instead; that's what everyone calls it, but copyright issues prevent it from being officially christened as such.

Getting There

Enter the park from the north or south along East Bush Lake Road/County Road 28.

Events At  Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Parent Reviews (2 reviews)
Average Parent Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Rated by 2 parents

  • 5 out of 5 stars
    The lake is amazing to go on. There is a little island you can stop at for a rest or a snack. There is a picnic table on it. Really beautiful.
    [Submitted by Lisa8/14/09
  • 4 out of 5 stars
    This is a fantastic park for kids of all ages.
    [Submitted by hb6/25/08

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