Richardson Nature Center

Richardson Nature Center - Largest of Three Rivers' Nature Centers in Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Largest of the Three Rivers Park District's nature centers, located inside Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington. The center serves as a gateway to the surrounding 1,000-acre park reserve and runs year-round programming for kids and families.

Programs for Kids

Three Rivers Park District programming. Programs include:
- Summer camps
- Year-round classes
- Self-guided activities
- Wild Birthday Parties (ages 4+, nature-based topics)
- School field trips and groups

What's Included

• Nature Center building with exhibits and live animals
• Access to Hyland Lake Park Reserve trails
• Naturalist staff trained by Three Rivers
• Free trail access (park reserve)

Experience

South Minneapolis and Bloomington families use Richardson as a recurring nature destination and a structured camp option. The East Bush Lake Road location is inside Hyland Lake Park Reserve and reachable from I-494 and Highway 169.