Get to know Coon Rapids through its nature and trails, ice skating, and golf. At Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, local history and recreational opportunities come together: the dam was acquired by the Hennepin County Park Board and now serves as Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. Visitor amenities are available year-round, including a visitor center, picnic shelters, fishing and boating. The specific arrangements for individual activities may vary; check practical information before your visit.

Nature Trails and Park Landscape

The trail options differ in their respective points of reference. The Coon Creek Regional Trail connects Bunker Hills Regional Park with Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. Most of its corridor runs along Sand Creek and Coon Creek through densely wooded areas. Lions Coon Creek Park has several miles of trails along Coon Creek.

At the city level, Coon Rapids also has several miles of paved trails. They give residents access to natural areas, wildlife and public parks. Alongside the specifically described creek trails, the city trail network and its paved surface offer another way to orient yourself.

Another nature destination is Erlandson Nature Center. It has a loop trail completed in 2007 that offers opportunities for wildlife viewing. When choosing where to go, you can consider different priorities: a connection between two regional parks, trails along Coon Creek, paved trails in the city network, or a loop trail with opportunities to observe wildlife.

Ice Skating at Coon Rapids Ice Center

Coon Rapids Ice Center has an indoor ice arena and a refrigerated outdoor ice rink. It also offers public skating. Since schedules may change, check the current public skating schedule before your visit.

Coon Rapids Ice Center Skating School offers skaters of all ages and experience levels a learning environment in which to learn the basics of skating. Public skating and the learning program have different focuses: one provides the opportunity to skate, while the other teaches the basics.

Golf in Bunker Hills

Bunker Hills is a golf destination in Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Bunker Hills Golf Club has a golf simulator center open to the public. These are two specific points of interest for planning your trip: Bunker Hills as a golf destination in the regional park, and the Golf Club’s public simulator center. Along with the trails, nature offerings and ice activities, they provide a range of options to shape your stay in Coon Rapids around your interests.

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