The best parks & outdoor spots in Lake Minnetonka

4 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Excelsior Commons

Parks & Outdoors

Excelsior Commons is your lakeside multi-tool for a summer evening, with playgrounds, two swimming beaches, tennis courts, baseball fields,…

135 Lake St (Excelsior)

“Excelsior Commons is your lakeside multi-tool for a summer evening, with playgrounds, two swimming beaches, tennis courts, baseball fields, and a bandshell hosting the Summer Concert Series. Pack a picnic, let the kids roam, then settle in for music by the water... easy local win.”

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Burnes Park

Parks & Outdoors

Burnes Park is the low-stress answer when everyone needs out of the house, fast. The splash pad is on, the playground keeps kids busy, and…

301 2nd St N (Hopkins) · ✓ checked Sep 15

“Burnes Park is the low-stress answer when everyone needs out of the house, fast. The splash pad is on, the playground keeps kids busy, and there are softball fields, a basketball court and two tennis courts, with grills and picnic shelters for an easy dinner and leashed dogs welcome in certain areas.”

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Lake Minnetonka Regional Park

Parks & Outdoors

When you need fresh air without a full-on adventure, Lake Minnetonka Regional Park brings the goods with a chlorinated, sandy-bottom swim…

4610 County Rd 44 (Minnetrista)

“When you need fresh air without a full-on adventure, Lake Minnetonka Regional Park brings the goods with a chlorinated, sandy-bottom swim pond, a big nautical-themed play area, paved bike and hike trails, a fishing pier and even the historic Schmid Farmhouse ruins to explore.”

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Lake Minnetonka Regional Park Playground

Parks & Outdoors

Park with picnic tables and a public restroom, plus a Frisbee golf course, and playground.

Minnetrista

“Park with picnic tables and a public restroom, plus a Frisbee golf course, and playground.”

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