The Peace Garden started in 1929 as a rock garden. Falling into disrepair in the 1940s, it was rediscovered under overgrown trees 40 years later, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's historical account of public land by David C. Smith. From the 1980s, park employees and volunteers worked to turn the neglected land into the lush Peace Garden, incorporating neighbors' statements about peace, as well as arrangements of rocks that include some found at the atomic blast sites of Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
Located in Lyndale Park close to the Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary and Rose Garden, it's one of the few public parks in the city that asks drivers to pay for parking.
Situated beside a hill in the Texa-Tonka neighborhood, this park features a playground with two swing sets, a softball field and a soccer field. There is also a sheltered picnic pavilion that is ideal for outdoor get-togethers, as well as several benches. A full basketball court completes the list of amenities.
This 127-acre city-owned preserve offers an oasis for wildlife and human visitors. The park's interpretive center has displays of plants and animals, as well as a corner devoted to the tornado that struck the park in 1986. Six hiking trails allow visitors to explore Beaver Pond, Springbrook Creek and the surrounding natural areas.
This little two-acre gem is hidden amongst the large trees and surrounding neighborhood. It contains a playground, open field and a backstop with seating nearby.
The Edina Aquatic Center is located in Rosland Park. It is open in the summer, and opening and closing dates change yearly. The Edina Aquatic Center features a water slide tower, diving boards, a cable ride and a dry playground. The pool is staffed by certified lifeguards. The Edina Aquatic Center also offers swimming lessons.
Located near the intersection of Zenith Avenue and Manor Drive on the edge of Golden Valley, Glenview Terrace Park offers five acres of fun for the entire family. Amenities include walkways and trails, playground equipment, two lighted tennis courts and game squares. Dogs are allowed on the property provided that they're on a leash.
Acquired by the city in 1958, Washington Park is equipped with a football/soccer field, a basketball court, a softball field, two tennis courts and a playground area. There is also about a half-mile of paved walking paths within the park.