Skip to Content

48 Best and Fun Things To Do In Maplewood, Minnesota


TouristWire Editors

Whether you are in search of outdoor adventures, indoor activities, or simply a diverse selection of options to fill your day, Maplewood provides endless possibilities for creating an exciting itinerary.

Set just minutes away from Minneapolis and St. Paul, Maplewood is abundant in interesting, exciting, and educational sites to explore. The regional park is the perfect place to let the kids run free in the lovely playgrounds while you stroll through the scenic woodland. The city zoo even offers an authentic safari experience the whole family will enjoy. For history buffs, Maplewood offers a myriad of fascinating historic sites and museums enough to engage everyone in the rich history of the area.

From fishing, bowling, and theatre performances to fine dining, sunbathing, and golf, Maplewood has something for everyone. Explore some of the fantastic sites and attractions Maplewood offers in the comprehensive list below and ensure you don’t miss out on any exciting adventures.

The 48 Most Popular Things To Do In Maplewood, Minnesota

48. Battle Creek

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

800px-winter trail at battle creek regional park%2c saint paul%2c minnesota %2847206742192%29

Credit: Tony Webster, License, Wikimedia commons

47. Gilfillan Lake

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

46. Kohlman Lake

4.3 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

Af1qipmd500ovylwjcl-rboorm0ekqm8d4ebn7a-xao=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: David Gabel, Google Maps

45. Savage Lake

4.0 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

44. Thirty Twenty Estates

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

Location: 3020 Rice StreetLittle MN

Tel:  651 484 0011

43. Goldstein Museum of Design

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

Af1qipmmrk llganqe1vwmivagzk38ded5g20lzvylwl=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Goldstein Museum of Design, Google Maps

Location: 1985 Buford Ave Street Paul MN

Tel:  612 624 7434

Web Address:   http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/

42. Keller Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

429px-keller lake - maplewood%2c mn - panoramio

Credit: Gabriel Vanslette, License, Wikimedia commons

41. Unity Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

Af1qipottjgsdmeucf nhlnpjupi 7sbiore1jch0daf=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Darren Moseley, Google Maps

Location: Roseville MN

40. Chua Phat An

5.0 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

Af1qipnibrglk9e0ri5hcz0vatbgvbvr1rbh4lyasl-r=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Hung Luu, Google Maps

Location: 475 Minnesota Ave Roseville MN

Web Address:   https://phatan.org/

39. Wakota Bridge

4.2 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

Af1qipp-xd42cyf1eesnjwp b9ktwoyek4rx 4 i0rgz=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Vladimir Strizheus, Google Maps

Location: I 494 South Street Paul MN

38. Gateway State Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

Af1qipnadv qds-lvfz0jj09riryqrjwnmkiqtvt5nwl=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Cristian Arias, Google Maps

37. Heritage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

Af1qipm1dnkblp81gwgluxul iqguewzmgxqzys0xwiw=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Alicia Mason, Google Maps

Location: 1345 Laurel Ave Street Paul Park MN

Tel:  651 459 6144

Web Address:   https://stpaulpark.org/index.asp

36. Pleasant Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

Af1qipp2mebio1sanyaglbqbuxepbmoor2weekj29mo0=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Andrew Braun, Google Maps

35. Carver Lake

4.3 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

Af1qipnhr4awwuwgy-tsbl0pvllupzylhphvun-ucxlt=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Joshua Brustad, Google Maps

34. Tanners Lake

4.0 ★★★★☆ (21 reviews)

33. Lake Owasso

4.2 ★★★★☆ (21 reviews)

Af1qipp-4vrxhluj5gio3uqzmwmfv-2fp5ceuiqhuzvm=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: JACOB and DAD, Google Maps

32. Phalen Beach House

3.6 ★★★★☆ (25 reviews)

Af1qipoxozu4njxr46 ewgfsj-7kerjbq1gphji04jo2=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: MADVIU, Google Maps

Location: 1400 Phalen Dr Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 776 9833

Web Address:   https://stpaul.gov/departments/parks-recreation/aquatics/phalen-park-beach

31. Gervais Lake

4.2 ★★★★☆ (25 reviews)

450px-gervais lake - maplewood%2c mn - panoramio

Credit: Gabriel Vanslette, License, Wikimedia commons

30. Lake Josephine

4.4 ★★★★☆ (25 reviews)

29. Saint Paul – Changsha China Friendship Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

Af1qipovsbufqnyaxywylzdhexgw0d8tduja2l -dtkw=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Saint Paul – Changsha China Friendship Garden, Google Maps

Location: 1640 Phalen Dr Maplewood MN

Tel:  763 913 4438

Web Address:   http://mnchinagarden.org/

28. Afton Heights Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

Af1qipp2w2f0mwnofvsnt4ocyfeyxwubkgaxjmvgz7cy=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Kenny Lee, Google Maps

Location: 63 Streeterling Street N Maplewood MN

Tel:  651 249 2100

Web Address:   http://maplewoodmn.gov/

27. McCarrons Lake

2.7 ★★★☆☆ (48 reviews)

26. White Bear Lake

4.4 ★★★★☆ (60 reviews)

25. Woodview Off-leash Dog Area

4.0 ★★★★☆ (77 reviews)

Af1qipmbbxphvjdxjpgdggpmroptkf5j3fxpojd yngg=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Jonathan Alstad, Google Maps

Location: Larpenteur Ave W Roseville MN

Tel:  651 748 2500

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/parks-trails/dog-parks

24. Gibbs Farm

4.4 ★★★★☆ (95 reviews)

Af1qippktnr66vlukkrdnafkkrmechrmds3t1qflufxd=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Gibbs Farm, Google Maps

Location: 2097 Larpenteur Ave W Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 646 8629

Web Address:   http://rchs.com/

23. Maplewood Heights Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (107 reviews)

Af1qipmyahpaze9imtq7rpvplo2tqudipcawmhc7i0u-=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: M Eide Sr, Google Maps

Location: 2078 Beam Ave Street Paul MN

Web Address:   https://maplewoodmn.gov/184/Maplewood-Heights

22. Lake Phalen

4.5 ★★★★★ (117 reviews)

800px-lilypads%2c lake phalen%2c maplewood 7 6 07 %2825310816807%29

Credit: Sharon Mollerus, License, Wikimedia commons

21. Hazelwood Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (130 reviews)

Af1qipoxtx88rg-ccxwstdeqjfhyhgteqlx6le0ovhq=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Alex Herr, Google Maps

Location: 1663 County Road C E Maplewood MN

Tel:  651 249 2120

Web Address:   https://maplewoodmn.gov/178/Hazelwood

20. North Oaks Golf Club

4.6 ★★★★★ (154 reviews)

Af1qipnzp5xwp6gsif-5idfidfmlynfmn7ksb2k40iub=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: John Schuster, Google Maps

Location: 54 E Oaks Road North Oaks MN

Tel:  651 484 8585

Web Address:   http://northoaksgolfclub.com/

19. Spooner Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (206 reviews)

Af1qipm6anlx akjon6wpyxa 95pq6mh8ycouguxnxyy=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Sarah Her, Google Maps

Location: 350 Eli RoadLittle MN

Tel:  651 766 4029

Web Address:   https://littlecanadamn.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Spooner-Park-11

18. Minnesota State Fair Midway

4.6 ★★★★★ (229 reviews)

Af1qipp3-g6ph0xq-q09tr3onotft6jk5k0dgtg aqpc=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Aditya Gaydhani, Google Maps

Location: 1842 W Dan Patch Ave Falcon Heights MN

Tel:  651 288 4400

Web Address:   https://mnstatefair.org/location/mighty-midway/

17. Bell Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (329 reviews)

Af1qipoev8k y1zurdstvy3zyqixlhnomoaoel4qxwow=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Jason Franklin, Google Maps

Location: 2088 Larpenteur Ave W Street Paul MN

Tel:  612 626 9660

Web Address:   http://bellmuseum.umn.edu/

16. Lake McCarrons County Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (434 reviews)

Af1qipmv3lncodm7lzwoenpqqeoh -38zfj9ylhsrpdb=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Lake McCarrons County Park, Google Maps

Location: 1795 Rice Street Roseville MN

Tel:  651 266 0300

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/LakeMcCarrons

15. Casey Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (484 reviews)

Af1qipo-vzmtlqlplqljcnihefpmz8rchdcvhjbwkuyk=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Cassandra Johnson, Google Maps

Location: 2101 17th Ave E North Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 747 2411

Web Address:   http://northstpaul.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Casey-Lake-Park-Facility-3

14. Arlington-Arkwright Off Leash Dog Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (571 reviews)

Af1qipngn14cmty 8cwdt5s6ajs 2y-pqfapvncw1v66=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Deanna Lynn Poling, Google Maps

Location: Arlington Ave E Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 632 5111

Web Address:   https://stpaul.gov/facilities/arlington-arkwright-park

13. Richard Walton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (575 reviews)

Af1qipmirjjfphwatinqrqa52eaf2p9-fcdxwrxjklh-=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Sam Fab, Google Maps

Location: 1584 Hadley Ave N Oakdale MN

Tel:  651 747 3860

Web Address:   https://ci.oakdale.mn.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Richard-Walton-Park-14

12. Carver Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (742 reviews)

Af1qippup acfwaml-28- votue960kkkfeuwmzhtvv1=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: J Anderson, Google Maps

Location: 3175 Century Ave S Woodbury MN

Tel:  651 714 3500

Web Address:   https://woodburymn.gov/456/Carver-Lake-Park-and-Beach

11. Phalen Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (2,058 reviews)

Location: 1600 Phalen Dr Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 778 0413

Web Address:   http://stpaul.gov/facilities.aspx

10. Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ (6,906 reviews)

Location: 120 W Kellogg Blvd Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 293 0200

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/miss/index.htm

Our Top picks

9. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Offices

4.6 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

Af1qipnd2qbv7pwmxoduieel8ofom-hkton4ezi8pk2e=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Ryan Hamen, Google Maps

Location: 2015 Van Dyke Street Maplewood MN

Tel:  651 748 2500

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation

8. Maplewood Area Historical Society

4.7 ★★★★★ (115 reviews)

800px-bruentrup heritage farm-farmhouse2

Credit: Myotus, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: 2170 County Road D E Maplewood MN

Tel:  651 748 8645

Web Address:   https://maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org/

7. Battle Creek Waterworks

4.1 ★★★★☆ (126 reviews)

Location: 2401 Upper Afton Road E Maplewood MN

Tel:  651 501 6340

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/Waterworks

6. Maplewood Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (243 reviews)

Location: 2659 E 7th Street Maplewood MN

Tel:  651 249 2111

Web Address:   https://maplewoodmn.gov/960/Nature-Center

5. Battle Creek Dog Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (316 reviews)

800px-winter trail at battle creek regional park%2c saint paul%2c minnesota %2847206742192%29

Credit: Tony Webster, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: 2350 Upper Afton Road Maplewood MN

Tel:  651 748 2500

Web Address:   http://battlecreekdogpark.dog/

4. Keller Golf Course

4.5 ★★★★★ (328 reviews)

Af1qipomydxy0x4wafbfvea vf3vmjecgmeteoksq6ee=w296-h202-n-k-no

Credit: Mark McCorkel, Google Maps

Location: 2168 Maplewood Dr Maplewood MN

Tel:  651 766 4170

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/golf/golf-courses/keller-golf-course

3. Keller Regional Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (549 reviews)

800px-keller regional park - maplewood%2c mn - panoramio

Credit: Gabriel Vanslette, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: 2039 2099 US 61 Maplewood MN

Tel:  651 748 2500

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/parks-trails/find-park/keller-regional-park

2. Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience

4.9 ★★★★★ (855 reviews)

Location: 831 Century Ave N Maplewood MN

Tel:  612 642 2960

Web Address:   https://snakediscovery.com/

1. Battle Creek Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,992 reviews)

800px-winter trail at battle creek regional park%2c saint paul%2c minnesota %2847206742192%29

Credit: Tony Webster, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: 2300 Upper Afton Road Maplewood MN

Tel:  651 748 2500

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/parks-trails/find-park/battle-creek-regional-park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Maplewood, Minnesota! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

Join the TouristWire community

At TouristWire, our team works tirelessly to bring you the most comprehensive itineraries and reviews to help you plan your next trip. Don’t miss out, join our mailing list and our reviews delivered directly to your mailbox!