Parks & Trails
Want to hang out at the beach? Hike in the woods? Picnic with friends? With over 40 parks to choose from, Chisago Lakes can sate your yearning for the outdoors. We’ve got neighborhood parks, beaches, and miles of wilderness trails. Land or water. We’ve got you covered.
Many Outdoor Adventures to Choose From
The Chisago Lakes Water Trail offers 13 miles of paddling on 10 lakes. The St. Croix River is a mecca for canoeing and kayaking. The Swedish Immigrant Trail offers 20 miles of hard surface for biking and walking. And the state park systems, Wild River State Park and Minnesota Interstate State Park, offer over 40 miles of trails to enjoy, along with camping and cabins for an overnight stay.
Things to Do
Allemansrätt Park
Nature Trails, Camping.
31316 N Olinda Trail
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 257-0620
Beach Park
This is a 3-acre park located on South Lindstrom Lake, at the West end of Newell Avenue (South and West of the Karl & Kristina statute). It features a sand swimming beach, a daytime only boat dock, a fishing pier, pavilion, picnic tables, grills, sand volleyball, play structure with handicap transfer stations and swings. The Park provides wintertime access for ice fishing. Paved paths and parking are handicap accessible.
South Lindstrom Lake
Lindstrom , MN 55045
Lindstrom , MN 55045
(651) 257-0620
Chisago Lakes Barn Quilt Trail
Follow the trail of large, colorful quilt squares on buildings along the Highway 8 corridor from Chisago City to Taylors Falls.
Chisago Lakes Water Trail
13 miles of paddling on 10 Lakes. Chisago City, Lindstrom and Center City Lakes.
(651) 257-0620
Chuckie Lundquist Park
Skateboard Park, Trails
10940 Stinson Avenue
Chisago City, MN 55013
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 257-4162
Franconia Sculpture Park
Located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, Franconia Sculpture Park is a nonprofit arts organization operating a 50-acre outdoor sculpture park, active artist residency, and community arts programming.
29836 St. Croix Trail
Shafer, Minnesota 55074
Shafer, Minnesota 55074
(612) 257-6668
Interstate State Park MN
Nature Trails, Camping, Boating on the St. Croix River.
307 Milltown Road
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
(651) 465-5711
Ki-Chi-Saga Park
South Center and Linn Lake. Karl Oskar House, Athletic Fields, Hiking & Biking Trails, Picnic Shelters.
9101 Glader Blvd
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(888) 234-1246
Lindström Historical Walking Tour
Stroll the streets of America’s Little Sweden
Lindström Lions Park
Playground, Bandstand, Picnic Shelter.
13292 Sylvan Avenue
Lindström, MN 55045
Lindström, MN 55045
(651) 257-0620
Ojiketa Regional Park
On Green Lake. Cabins, Camping, Trails, Dock, Event Center.
27500 Kirby Avenue
Chisago City, MN 55013
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 257-4162
Paradise Park
On Chisago Lake. Beach, Playground, Picnic Pavilion.
11031 Stinson Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 257-4162
Rotary Park
On School Lake. Trail, Picnic Shelter.
10340 Liberty Lane
Chisago City, MN 55013
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 257-4162
Snowmobile Trails
The Wild River Snowmobile Club is over 40 years old and maintains 120 miles of trail, crossing the private property of more than 300 landowners. The organization is made up of volunteers who donate time clearing, marking and maintaining the trails before the season starts and then our groomer operators actively donate large chunks of time (12+ hours per run) to groom the trails throughout the season.
Clubhouse Address: 18008 St. Croix Trail, Taylors Fall, MN
(651) 583-2060
Swedish Circle Tour
Learn of the rich Swedish Heritage while traveling the towns in the area.
Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail
Enjoy 11 miles of this beautiful, multi-use trail. The west segment starts near the Chisago Lakes Area Library in Chisago City and continues eastward to Center City. The east segment starts in Shafer at Redwing & 303rd and ends in Taylors Falls.
Taylors Falls Lions Park
Trails, Boat Landing, Picnic Tables.
Chisago St (County Rd 16)
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
(651) 465-5133
Vilhelm Moberg Park & Band Shell
Trails, Picnic Shelters, Boat Launch, Camping and Cabins. Enjoy the many smaller parks in the area with playgrounds, picnic tables and other amenities.
39797 Park Trail
Center City, MN 55012
Center City, MN 55012
(651) 583-2125
Wild River State Park
Trails, Picnic Shelters, Boat Launch, Camping and Cabins. Enjoy the many smaller parks in the area with playgrounds, picnic tables and other amenities.
39797 Park Trail
Center City, MN 55012
Center City, MN 55012
(651) 583-2125
