The best parks & outdoor spots in Maple Grove

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

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Zane Sports Park

Parks & Outdoors

Expansive, outdoor athletic facility with multiple soccer fields, plus baseball & softball diamonds.

8717 Zane Ave N (Brooklyn Park)

“Expansive, outdoor athletic facility with multiple soccer fields, plus baseball & softball diamonds.”

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Clifton E. French Regional Park playground

Parks & Outdoors

When cabin fever kicks in, Clifton E. French Regional Park Playground is the easy win with a sprawling play area right on Medicine Lake,…

12605 Rockford Rd (Plymouth)

“When cabin fever kicks in, Clifton E. French Regional Park Playground is the easy win with a sprawling play area right on Medicine Lake, plus paved loops for a quick spin and a legit beach for post-play cooldowns. Pack snacks, unleash the chaos, enjoy the views.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Clifton E. French Regional Park

Parks & Outdoors

Lake-based spot with swimming, fishing, lighted trails, large playground, boat launch & picnicking.

12605 Rockford Rd (Plymouth)

“Lake-based spot with swimming, fishing, lighted trails, large playground, boat launch & picnicking.”

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Central Park

Parks & Outdoors

A wide variety of sports facilities from disc golf to hockey, plus a playground & a picnic pavilion.

8440 Regent Ave N (Brooklyn Park)

“A wide variety of sports facilities from disc golf to hockey, plus a playground & a picnic pavilion.”

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Fish Lake Regional Park

Parks & Outdoors

This forested area offers fishing, swimming & boating in warm weather, plus snowshoeing in winter.

14900 Bass Lake Rd

“This forested area offers fishing, swimming & boating in warm weather, plus snowshoeing in winter.”

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