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Elm Creek Park Reserve

  • Nature reserve
  • Regional draw
  • Dayton

Elm Creek Park Reserve spreads across a large landscape of woodland, wetlands and outdoor recreation areas in the northwest Twin Cities.

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Elm Creek Park Reserve

Trails and the Eastman Nature Center provide options for a quieter visit, while other sections support seasonal sports and family activities.

Choose an entrance and route using the park district’s map: the reserve extends across several communities and its activities have separate facilities. Check current trail diversions, including bridge-replacement notices, before setting out. The photograph shows a winter pond-side view near Eastman Nature Center, one component of the larger reserve.

Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.

Image credit: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.