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Theodore Wirth Regional Park, Minneapolis, MN

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Theodore Wirth Regional Park

A large regional park west of downtown Minneapolis, partly in Golden Valley, with lakes, golf courses, gardens, trails and winter recreation.

Minneapolis, MN

About Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Theodore Wirth Regional Park covers about 740 acres west of downtown Minneapolis, with part of it lying in the neighboring suburb of Golden Valley. The park includes Wirth Lake, two golf courses, several gardens, off-road cycling and hiking trails, a disc golf course, and a beach. Its history runs from a small park acquired in 1889 to a much larger scenic park created around 1908 and 1909. The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary, an early public wildflower garden, is one of its best-known features. In winter, visitors use the park for cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and other activities. The park's own pages list its hours and contact details for planning a visit.

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