LINDEN HILLS PARK
Minneapolis, MN
What to expect?
- Sand footing
- Baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, new bocce ball court
- Wading pool that only goes up to 15 inches deep
- Four baby swings and a few big kid swings
- Toddler playground and big kid playground
- Benches for resting
- Very popular spot – busy in mornings, slower over nap/lunch time
- Tons of shade
- COLD pool water (but feels nice on a hot, hot day) – no lifeguards on duty
- Recreation building is open mid-June through the summer and provides indoor restrooms and vending machines
- Plenty of free street parking
- TIP: Take a post-park detour into the Linden Hills neighborhood and enjoy some air conditioning at Wild Rumpus or Creative Kidstuff or Heartfelt, plus grab some ice cream at Sebastian Joes. Read my whole blog on the Linden Hills neighborhood here.
- Maybe head over to Lake Harriet (since you’re so close already) to feed the ducks or watch the sailboats
What to bring?
- Sand toys
- Bug spray (plenty of trees + water = more mosquitos than other parks)
- Swim gear and pool toys
- Bikes if you want to enjoy the sidewalks surround the park, or head to the Linden Hills neighborhood or Lake Harriet
- Snacks and drinks
- Sports equipment to enjoy the bocce, basketball, tennis or baseball areas
- Backpack to hold your goods/money/keys – no secure storage area
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How to get there?
Linden Hills Park
3100 W 43rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
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