Lake Minnetonka Regional Park is the perfect place for families to enjoy a Saturday afternoon. The 292-acre park has everything a kid could want on a hot summer day, including a 20,000-square-foot nautical-themed creative play area and crystal-clear swimming pond.

Bring a picnic and enjoy a lakeside lunch, toss a line from the fishing pier or launch a boat from the public access. Whatever your interest, you will have a blast at this fabulous park! Be sure to stop inside the visitor center to learn about the lake's storied history. Lake Minnetonka history and recreation programs are offered throughout the year.

Facilities and Amenities

Visitor Center - The Visitor Center is located on the boat access road overlooking Lake Minnetonka shoreline. This beautiful 7,000-square foot facility was formerly a private residence, and contains three cozy meeting rooms that can be rented by the public. School and public programs through Lowry Nature Center.

Public picnic areas - Tables and grills are located throughout the park and are available to visitors on a first come - first served basis.

Swimming pond - The 1.75-acre upland swimming pond has a maximum depth of 6 feet and is completely surrounded by sand. The water initially comes from the lake, after which it is recirculated, filtered and chlorinated. There is a changing shelter and concession stand to serve swimmers, and beach umbrellas provide an escape from the sun.

Admission to the swimming pond is $2 per day per person. A $20 season family pass is available.

Boat launch and fishing pier - Lake Minnetonka Regional Park provides one of very few public boat launches onto the lake. Parking for 55 vehicles with boat trailers is provided at the top of the rather steep hill that leads to the launch. Facilities at the launch ramp include a boathouse/toilet building and separate piers for boat access and shore fishing.

Paved bike/hike/dog trail (2.5 mile) - This trail connects separate areas of the park, and provides connections to community trails. See dog walking policy

Unpaved hiking trails (1 mile) - This trail is located mostly west of County Road 44 and south of Lotus Drive. Access from parking lot north of main park entrance.

Creative play area - Featuring a nautical theme, the 20,000 square-foot multi-level play area includes a cargo hold, climbing nets and structures, numerous slides and two 20-foot slide rides. It is accessible to children of all ages and abilities. Open seasonally.

Snowmobile access from Lake Minnetonka (no trailer parking) - A connecting trail is provided from the lake at the boat launch, along the northern edge of the park, to a connection with an outside trail system.

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