8,000 Acres of Recreation

One-third of Bloomington (8,000 acres) is designated as parkland and recreation space. There are three golf courses, 108 tennis courts, a 50-acre softball field and 123 parks within the city.

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (12-square miles), one of four urban wildlife refuges in the country, borders the Minnesota River in Bloomington. Trails are available for hiking, and areas are designated for hunting and fishing.

Additional recreational areas:
• Hyland Hills Ski & Snowboard Area
• Hyland Lake Reserve
• Richardson Nature Center
• Normandale Japanese Gardens
• Chutes & Ladders at Hyland Lake Park Reserve