Parks, Trails and Lakes in Maple Grove

There are nearly 1000 acres of parkland, 9 lakes and 35 miles of trails in Maple Grove. The park system includes parks with playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts and open spaces for outdoor activities. You can also enjoy the nature walks and biking along the lakes and through the forested areas of the City. The city of Maple Grove has an amazing interactive map that has all 81 parks and amenities listed. View all parks from our links page.

 

 

 

The following is a brief description of a few notable parks:

WEAVER LAKE COMMUNITY PARK

Maple Grove residents are fortunate to have the Weaver Lake Community Park at their usage during the summer months. The park sits on an 80 acre site, with a wide range of facilities available for your daily usage.

There is a beach area that has life guards on duty daily, a boat launch access is also available on the lake. Here is a list of other amenities available:

  • Viewing Deck
  • Tube slide to Beach
  • Picnic area, Pavilion and Grills
  • Tennis courts
  • Ballfields
  • Basketball courts
  • Sand volleyball courts
  • Two playground areas
  • Fishing Pier
  • Concession Stands
  

ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE

Elm Creek Park Reserve is a year round activity center.  The park sits on 4,900 acres and preserves its natural landscape beauty while offering several activities.  There is an abundance of wildlife to be seen while enjoying the activities listed below.

 

 

 

 

 
Summertime Activities
  • Archery
  • Biking
  • Disc Golf
  • Dog Trails
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Picnic areas
  • Play areas
  • Swimming Pond
 Elm Creek Park Reserve
 		 Wintertime Activities
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Downhill skiing
  • Dog Sledding
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Sledding
  • Tubing

 

ARBORETUM

The Maple Grove Arboretum is a beautiful 15-acre park with over 100 species of trees. It is located along Elm Creek with trails that lead to Rice Lake and the Regional Corridor. The Angel of Hope, a Christmas Box Angel of Hope Statue, is for anyone who is grieving after the loss of a child is located in the arboretum. There is also a pavilion for rent with several amenities available for usage.

 

 

TOWN GREEN PROJECT

The Town Green is a new urban park. The park provides a community wide place to gather and focus on the performing arts. The park has a unique bandshell canopy covering the stage. There are also three pavillions which include a concessions space, rest rooms and a rentable meeting room for small gatherings or parties.

The Town Green will host numerous summer time performances of music, dance, and theater. The theater has seating for 300 visitors and has a terraced bowl shape, but you can also watch from behind the seating area while enjoying the park. Check out the Performance Schedule link on our area links page.

  

Several Pictures were provided by Three Rivers Park District and the City of Maple Grove