With more than 1,000 acres of mature woodlands and a breathtaking prairie, it's hard to believe Hyland Lake Park Reserve is located in the heart of Bloomington. Six major bodies of water and several smaller ponds and wetlands provide extensive habitat for waterfowl. Miles of paved trails draw hikers and bikers.
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Directions: Going out the rear entrance it is less than 1 mile from campus straight up Hampshire Ave. to the South entrance.
http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/commserv/parkrec/parks/parkinv/parkinv.htm
http://www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/index.cfm
Minneapolis means the City of Lakes, but you'll also find a variety of inviting paths, regional parks, neighbor parks, recreation centers and more. There's so much to see and experience, from the Grand Rounds Parkways, to our enticing Chain of Lakes, plentiful parks, beautiful gardens and activity-filled Recreation Centers.
Main Site: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=71
Park Map: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/forms/parks/parkMap.pdf
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/about/maps/GBSTrails24x36.pdf
http://www.minneapolisparks.org/grandrounds/dist_cl.htm
