Parks & GardensParks & GardensLake Elmo Park Reserve
Lake Elmo
A sprawling 2,165-acre reserve where prairie, oak savanna, and forest converge at a 300-acre lake. Swim, paddle, hike, or fish — and watch for deer, foxes, and over 200 bird species year-round.
Swimming & water sports
Miles of hiking trails
Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing
Wildlife & bird watching
Tips
🦌Over 200 bird species — bring binoculars in spring
❄️Winter snowshoeing through frozen wetlands is magical
🎣Fish for bass and panfish from the pier
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Lake ElmoOpen
Parks & GardensParks & GardensA sprawling 2,165-acre reserve where prairie, oak savanna, and forest converge at a 300-acre lake. Swim, paddle, hike, or fish — and watch for deer, foxes, and over 200 bird species year-round.
Swimming & water sports
Miles of hiking trails
Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing
Wildlife & bird watching
Tips
🦌Over 200 bird species — bring binoculars in spring
❄️Winter snowshoeing through frozen wetlands is magical
🎣Fish for bass and panfish from the pier