Roseville is best explored through its parks and recreational facilities: at Central Park, trails through wooded areas and wetlands meet gardens, nature programs, an amphitheater and ice sports facilities. Reservoir Woods offers a distinct landscape, while Cedarholm Golf Course adds the option of a round of golf in less than two hours. You can choose whether to focus your stay on nature, events or active recreation.
Parks with Distinct Landscapes
Central Park covers 225 acres and is divided into six areas connected by walking and biking trails. On Lexington Avenue, in the heart of Roseville, biking trails and lighted walking paths circle Bennett Lake. These waterfront routes complement the park’s other areas, which you can explore on foot or by bike.
Located within Central Park, Harriet Alexander Nature Center encompasses 52 acres of wetlands and woodland crisscrossed by boardwalks and trails. If you want to experience wetlands and woods along designated trails, you’ll find a different landscape at Reservoir Woods: this 115-acre park features rolling terrain, numerous pines, wetlands, prairie grasses and savanna. You can walk through this varied setting for long stretches.
Muriel Sahlin Arboretum in Central Park offers a more landscaped natural setting. Its eight acres feature themed gardens, maintained grounds and paths, as well as a fountain and architectural elements. The arboretum thus offers a different focus from the larger park areas, with gardens and designed details taking center stage.
Nature Programs and Summer Concerts
Harriet Alexander Nature Center offers camps, classes and other nature programs for all ages. The specific programs may vary. If you’d like to include a particular class or camp in your travel plans, check the relevant dates.
Frank Rog Amphitheatre sits on the shore of Lake Bennett. Free concerts are held there on most Sundays and Thursdays in June, July and August. Specific dates and programming may change, so checking the event schedule can help you plan a visit during your stay. The concerts offer a seasonal reason to visit, while the trails and park grounds provide other ways to spend your free time.
Ice Sports and Golf as Other Options
Roseville Skating Center includes an indoor ice arena, North America’s largest refrigerated ice rink and an outdoor skate park. The facility combines indoor ice sports with an outdoor venue for skateboarding. It adds a distinct recreational focus to the city’s natural areas and gardens.
Cedarholm Golf Course is a nine-hole, par-3 course. Golfers of all ages and skill levels can regularly play a round in less than two hours. A round of golf therefore offers a specific time frame, while a concert visit depends on dates in the summer months. Whether you’d rather play a round, attend an event or explore trails through parkland, Roseville offers different ways to plan your days.
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