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More than 11,500 acres of natural spaces with 14 parks, 3 conservation/natural areas, 2 campgrounds, Bunker Beach Water Park, Chomonix Golf Course, Wargo Nature Center, recreation activities, and programs opportunities. The county will not edit or alter posts or comments by citizens. However; the county may remove comments that do not promote civil discussion. The following will be removed:
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Did you know you can plan a custom adventure with a naturalist? Yep, you pick the activity, date, and time for your grou...
09/14/2026

Did you know you can plan a custom adventure with a naturalist? Yep, you pick the activity, date, and time for your group of up to 20 people.

Adventure Options (1.5 to 2 hours long):

Kayaking
Canoeing
Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Voyageur Canoe Trip
Snowshoeing
Cross-country Skiing
Wildlife Tracking
Volunteering (FREE)

Pricing includes staff and necessary equipment.
1-10 people $150 or 11-20 people $275

Call 763-324-3350 to plan your unique adventure today.

Itโ€™s time to get stocked up on firewood. ๐Ÿ”ฅFireplace cords are 100% hardwood harvested from the parks, split and seasoned...
09/11/2026

Itโ€™s time to get stocked up on firewood. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Fireplace cords are 100% hardwood harvested from the parks, split and seasoned two years. $110 per (4โ€™x8โ€™x16โ€)

Reserve your pickup date (September 26 or October 3), time, and pay online now.

Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, operator of the metro area wastewater collection and treatment system, plan...
09/09/2026

Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, operator of the metro area wastewater collection and treatment system, plans to build a new lift station in Fridley.

Join Met Council, City of Fridley, and Anoka County Parks to learn more about the project and the potential for parkland on a portion of the site.
You're invited!
๐Ÿ—“ Wednesday, September 16; 5:00-7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“Fridley City Hall, Fireside Room
7071 University Ave NE, Fridley

The Metropolitan Council is the regional policy-making body, planning agency, and provider of essential services for the Twin Cities metropolitan region. Our mission is to foster efficient and economic growth for a prosperous region.

Help plant native prairie plugs at Riverfront Regional Park for National Public Lands Day! ๐ŸŒฑSaturday, September 26 โ€ข 10 ...
09/09/2026

Help plant native prairie plugs at Riverfront Regional Park for National Public Lands Day! ๐ŸŒฑ

Saturday, September 26 โ€ข 10 AM - 12 PM
Hosted by Anoka Conservation District
Please signup online to ensure there are enough supplies.

Wargo Nature Center offers monthly homeschool sessions for first through twelfth grade. Sessions take place on the third...
09/07/2026

Wargo Nature Center offers monthly homeschool sessions for first through twelfth grade. Sessions take place on the third Thursday and following Friday of each month starting in October and ending in May. Students are split up into groups by grade and learn about a variety of topics, including apple cidering, birds, fire making, and much more. ๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒณ

Homeschool Sessions: October โ€“ May

Third Thursday; 10 โ€“ 11:30 am & 1 โ€“ 2:30 pm
Following Friday; 10 โ€“ 11:30 am

Grades 1-2 (Ages 6-8)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-11)
Grades 6-12 (Ages 11-18)

๐ŸฆŒ White-tailed deer can sprint up to 40 miles per hour, perfect for escaping predators and leaping through autumn leaves...
09/04/2026

๐ŸฆŒ White-tailed deer can sprint up to 40 miles per hour, perfect for escaping predators and leaping through autumn leaves. While fast and agile, their sense of smell is their true superpower. They have nearly 300 million olfactory receptors, compared to only five million in humans.

Dash is pleased to announce that new adventures await at Wargo Nature Center! The nature play area now features two exci...
09/02/2026

Dash is pleased to announce that new adventures await at Wargo Nature Center!

The nature play area now features two exciting additions. Experience a climbable observation tree trunk with hidden surprises and step inside a large osprey nest. Plan a visit to Wargo today and let your imagination soar. ๐Ÿข ๐ŸŒณ ๐Ÿชบ

A special thanks to the designer, FireFlies Play Environments, and the manufacturer, Playit Creations, for making these incredible nature-inspired play features.

The transition into fall is coming. Take advantage of the cooler summer days with these September activity highlights:9/...
09/01/2026

The transition into fall is coming. Take advantage of the cooler summer days with these September activity highlights:

9/2 - FREE Lunch with a Naturalist: Deer ๐ŸฆŒ
(Ages 16+) Wargo; 11 am โ€“ 1:30 pm

9/3 - FREE Wargo Restoration Project Day ๐Ÿฆบ
(Ages 11+) Wargo; 10 am โ€“ 12 pm

9/14 - Stand-Up Paddle Boarding ๐Ÿ„
(Ages 15+) Rice Creek; 4โ€“5:30 pm

9/16 - Birding by Boat ๐Ÿ›ถ
(Ages 10+) C**n Rapids Dam; 4โ€“6 pm

๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’ญ Why Parks: Beauty & InclusivityLastly, our parks are for everyone. The natural beauty of the parks that are maintaine...
08/31/2026

๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’ญ Why Parks: Beauty & Inclusivity

Lastly, our parks are for everyone. The natural beauty of the parks that are maintained and the activities that happen within are for all to enjoy. We want everyone to have a sense of belonging to their local parks and enjoy every experience to the fullest.

That is why we strive to have inclusive programming and opportunities available. If you let us know how we can better assist you in enjoying the parks, we are happy to help because the parks are here to benefit us all.

Are you excited for the arrival of fall? ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ‚Fall activities are now viewable online so you can start planning how you wi...
08/30/2026

Are you excited for the arrival of fall? ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ‚

Fall activities are now viewable online so you can start planning how you will spend this autumn season. You can also pick up a printed fall activity guide at any park visitor center.

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550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW
Andover, MN
55304

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