With A Creative Playground And Beach, This Family-Friendly Park In Minnesota Is The Best Summer Day Trip

When summer rolls around in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, we Minnesotans double down on our love for the outdoors. That makes it doubly wonderful to find a spot where you can go and, literally, spend an entire summer day outside, especially when there's something to keep everyone in the entire family entertained. There's one family-friendly park in Minnesota, just west of the Metro, that fits the bill perfectly - and that's why Baker Park Reserve in Maple Plain is an awesome spot for a summer day trip.

Baker Park Reserve is a unit of the Three Rivers Park District located in Maple Plain, Minnesota.

At 2,700 acres of beautiful, natural space, this park has something for everyone.

The large, creative play area is perfect for children of all ages.

And when they get too warm from playing, cool off at the swimming beach.

You can also get out on the water on one of the park's lakes.

Canoe, kayak, and paddle board rentals are available in the park.

If you're up for a nature adventure, head out on the park's trail system.

There's always something to learn about along the way.

The park is also home to an outdoor learning center, where you and the family can feed your curiosity even further.

Having too much fun for one day? No worries!

Baker Park Reserve even has a campground with traditional sites, as well as camper cabins.

There may not be a better place to spend a whole summer day with the family than Baker Park Reserve in Minnesota. Learn more about the park and make reservations on the Three Rivers Park District website. And check out Baker Park Reserve's Facebook page for updates and images of the park throughout the year. AllTrails Plus is an excellent resource for maps of the park's awesome trail network. And, hey - it's summer in Minnesota, so definitely bring the bug spray and sun protection.

Have you spent a summer day at Baker Park Reserve in Maple Plain? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to tell us about any other family-friendly parks in Minnesota that we should know about.