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Wood Lake Nature Center

www.richfieldmn.gov
Tripadvisor (41) · Nature reserve
6601 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 55423
(612) 861-9365
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Open · Closes 5 PM
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Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
Noon - 5 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5 PM
Independence Day, hours may vary
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5 PM
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Wood Lake Nature Center is a 150-acre nature preserve within Richfield, Minnesota. In addition to Wood Lake, the park contains mixed lowland forest, cattail marsh and restored prairie …
Wood Lake Nature Center is a 150-acre nature preserve within Richfield, Minnesota. In addition to Wood Lake, the park contains mixed lowland forest, cattail marsh and restored prairie habitats. Three miles of walking trails and boardwalks surround the lake as well as observation shelters,docks, a picnic area, and an outdoor amphitheater. There is an Interpretive Center in Wood Lake Nature Center staffed by naturalists who offer year round class for adults and children. According to the Wood Lake Nature Center's website, Wood Lake was once a recreational lake surrounded by homes. Most of the Wood Lakes's water drained during the 1950s. The city of Richfield founded the Wood Lake Nature Center in 1971.

Highlights

The perfect place to get lost in thought

The center hosts interpretive exhibits and live specimens

Once a recreational lake surrounded by homes

Tips

From the visitor center, go right towards the boardwalk trail
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4.5/5(41)
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Sep 17, 2021
Such a great place to go for a long walk in nature. There are numerous types of waterfowl to be seen and often deer. The paths are pretty well maintained but a bit more has to be done to avoid clos… Full review by Questovia
Aug 08, 2020
This is one of the best nature centers. There is wildlife, great trails, lots of water, forest and prairie. The visitor center is interesting as well. The main feature is a boardwalk through the cent… Full review by cuTRis
Aug 06, 2019
My husband and I were SO excited to check out this nature center that is less than .5 miles from our house. However, multiple paths were closed when we visited. We knew one path was closed, but more … Full review by Lindsey C
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can you ride a bike around wood lake?
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You can not have a bike or pets on the Woodlake paths.
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