Wood Lake Nature Center

Wood Lake Nature Center - 150-Acre Refuge in Richfield

150-acre nature refuge in Richfield, just south of Minneapolis, operated by the City of Richfield. Trails wind through marsh, prairie, and woodland habitats, providing a free urban nature destination for the south Twin Cities metro.

Programs for Kids

Day camps and year-round programming through the City of Richfield. Programs include:
- Day camps for ages 3-11 (3-day sessions, some week-long for older kids)
- Naturalist-led classes
- School field trips
- Self-guided trail exploration
- Family programs

What's Included

• Trails through marsh, prairie, and woodland
• Naturalist programs and live animal encounters
• Free trail access
• Programs at nature center and Richfield parks (building under construction, reopening Fall 2026)

Experience

Richfield and south Minneapolis families use Wood Lake as a free recurring nature destination. The Lake Shore Drive South location is reachable from Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Edina via Cedar Avenue and the I-35W corridor.