Archery ↓

Location - Bunker Hills Regional Park
Outdoor Range Cost - $5 per visit, per person

Rapids Archery Club
Find more information about the Controlled Deer Hunt under the hunting tab.

Archers of all Levels
The archery complex at Bunker Hills Regional Park offers a variety of choices for archers of all interests. The indoor range operates year-round with open shoots, leagues, lessons, and tournaments. In addition, the indoor range offers a kitchen, meeting rooms, and rest rooms.
Outdoor Range
The outdoor area of the complex includes a field tip range with bales set at distances ranging from 10 yards on up to 90 meters. A broad-head tip range provides various distances for bow hunters. Three different walk-through ranges include 56 bales at national field archery association standard distances. One of the walk-through loops is semi-handicapped accessible to 14 stations.
Visit The Range
The outdoor ranges are available from 6 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset, March - November and closed during the cross-country ski season (generally December - February). The indoor range has scheduled hours staffed by the Rapids Archery Club. Hours can be found at their web site. Indoor and outdoor tournaments are offered year-round and sponsored by the club. Most of these events are open to the public.

Biking ↓

Locations
Bunker Hills Regional Park • Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park • Islands of Peace County Park • Kordiak County Park • Lake George Regional Park • Manomin Park • Mississippi West Regional Park • Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve • Riverfront Regional Park • Rum River Central Regional Park • Rum River North County Park • Rum River South County Park

Explore Anoka County - Anoka County has over 85 miles of trail within the park system. In addition to city trails and sidewalks, ten regional trails provide options to connect to various communities, business, schools and parks.

County Bike Map
Regional Trail Connections

Single Track Trails - The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Single Track Trails consist of two separate trail loops. These trails are entry level (beginner/green)and are suitable for most riders. Both trails are one-way continuous loops that have a single entry/exit point connecting them to an existing paved trail. Riders will use the paved trails to access the new single track trail loops.
- Rice Lake Trail features a few challenging climbs to elevate the heart rate, combined with fun flowing segments at a total length of approximately 1.4 mi.
Rice Lake Trailhead Map
- Sherman Lake Trail is also a flowing design, however, will feature a few jump opportunities and a couple down-hill segments that should add a little thrill for the gravity fans. The Sherman Lake Trail is around 1.8 mi. in length.
Sherman Lake Trailhead Map

Boat Launches ↓

BOAT LAUNCH LOCATIONS
Coon Lake Regional Park - Paved boat launch parking lot (43 stalls)
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park - Paved boat launch parking lot (22 stalls)
Lake George Regional Park - Paved boat launch parking lot (28 stalls)
Martin-Island-Linwood Lakes Regional Park - Linwood Lake (15 stalls) Martin Lake (10 stalls)
Mississippi West Regional Park - Paved boat launch (8 trailer, 6 car stalls)
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve - Paved boat launch parking lot (28 stalls)
Riverfront Regional Park - Paved boat launch parking lot (8 stalls)
Rum River Central Regional Park - Canoe & small paved boat launch parking lot (18 stalls)
Rum River North County Park - Canoe launch only nearby canoe campsites (3 stalls)
Rum River South County Park - Paved boat launch parking lot (10 stalls)

Water Access Points - According to Minnesota DNR

Bunker Beach Water Park ↓

Location - Bunker Hills Regional Park

Visit the Bunker Beach website for more information.

Camping ↓

Location - Bunker Hills Regional Park and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve.

Camping with Anoka County Parks

Canoe & Kayaking ↓

VIEW THE CURRENT CANOE/KAYAKING CLASSES

Coon Lake Regional Park - On Coon Lake (no outlet)
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park - On the Mississippi River
Kordiak County Park - On Highland Lake (no outlet)
Lake George Regional Park - On Lake George (no outlet)
Manomin Park - On Rice Creek and the Mississippi River
Martin-Island-Linwood Lakes Regional Park - On all three of the lakes
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve - On Peltier, George Watch, Marshan, Rice, Baldwin (outlets to Rice Creek), and Centerville lakes
Riverfront Regional Park - On the Mississippi River
Rum River Central Regional Park - On the Rum River
Rum River North County Park - On the Rum River
Rum River South County Park - On the Rum River

RENTAL INFORMATION
Wargo Nature Center has canoe and kayak rentals during the summer months.
Call ahead for availability - 763-324-3350
Canoes - $20 for 2 hours or $30 per day
Kayaks (Single or Tandem) - $20 for 2 hours or $30 per day

Running & Walking ↓

Enjoy the trail system year-round!
Paved trails are designed for bicycling, rollerblading, jogging, and hiking. Limestone aggregate trails are designed for bicycling, jogging, and hiking. The natural surface trails are for hiking/jogging only (no bicycles).Anoka County has over 85 miles of trail within the park system. In addition to city trails and sidewalks, ten regional trails provide options to connect to various communities, business, schools and parks.

Hiking Trail Locations
Bunker Hills Regional Park • Cedar Creek Conservation Area • Columbus Lake Conservation Area • Coon Lake Regional Park • Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park • Islands of Peace County Park • Kordiak County Park • Lake George Regional Park • Manomin Park • Martin-Island Linwood Lakes Regional Park • Mississippi West Regional Park • Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve • Riverfront Regional Park • Rum River Central Regional Park • Rum River North County Park • Rum River South County Park • Sandhill Crane Nature Area

County Trails Map
Regional Trail Connections

Cross Country Skiing ↓

The Anoka County Parks Department offers cross-country skiing trails at three different park locations for you to enjoy.
Bunker Hills Ski Map - 20 kilometers of ski trails - flat to slightly hilly trail loops. Bunker Hills is also home to over 5 kilometers of Skijoring Trails (Blue loop on map).
Rum River Central Ski Map - 8 kilometers of ski trails - flat to slightly hilly trail loops.
Chomonix Ski Map - 10 kilometers of ski trails - flat terrain.

View Current Trail Conditions

Dog Park↓

Dog Park Location
Bunker Hills Regional Park - 6.5 acres, has seperated small and large dog areas.
1620 133rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

Dog Park Rules
Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Doggy Duties
• Keep your owner on a leash at all times until safely in the fenced in dog area.
• Be current on vaccinations, licensed and in good health.
• Wear a collar with ID tag and rabies vaccination tag.
• Play nice! Aggressive behavior means getting leashed and going home.
Be Helpful Humans
• Fight Poo-lution by picking up and disposing of pet waste in the dumpsters.
• Prevent digging and refill holes if your dog digs.
• Be with your dog and in control at all times.
• Bring less than 3 dogs during any visit.
• Prevent food fights! Food or treats for people or pets need to stay out of the dog park.
• Keep kids in arms reach and supervised at all times.
• Keep bikes, strollers, scooters, etc. outside of the dog park. Wheeled devices for accessibility purposes are permitted.

Disc Golf ↓

Bunker Hills Regional Park - 9 holes
The disc golf course at Bunker Hills Regional Park is a 9-hole course totaling 3,088 feet with a mix of Par 3’s, 4’s, and 5’s for a PAR 30. The course offers challenging obstacles with open and narrow fairways meandering though a mix of native oaks, pines and grassy terrain with slight elevation change on most holes.
All motorized vehicles are required to purchase a vehicle entry permit to the regional parks. Annual permits are available for $30, daily permits are available for $7 per day.
Savanna Dunes Map

Riverfront Regional Park - 13 holes
Riverfront 13 disc golf course is located close to the city but takes advantage of the natural landscape and views of the Mississippi River in Riverfront Regional Park. The course has 13 holes, each with 2 tee boxes and multiple basket locations that offer multiple playing options and a new experience each time basket locations are changed.

Riverfront 13 Map
Rules and Regulations

Fishing↓

Fishing Locations
Cedar Creek Conservation Area
Columbus Lake Conservation Area
Coon Lake Regional Park
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
Islands of Peace County Park
Kordiak County Park
Lake George Regional Park
Manomin Park
Martin Island Linwood Lakes Regional Park
Rum River Central Regional Park
Rum River North County Park
Rum River South Regional Park

Fishing Regulations

Geocaching ↓

Locations
Bunker Hills Regional Park
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
Lake George Regional Park
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve
Riverfront Regional Park
Rum River Central Regional Park

Geocaching Application
If you are interested in requesting authorization to place a cache in one of the above designated parks, please complete the Geocache Site Application Form. Submit the form to Quinn Palar, Natural Resources Manager via email or at 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard Andover, MN 55304. The estimated turnaround time of the application is two weeks or less.

Chomonix Golf Course ↓

18-hole, Par 72 golf course located in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve
700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
763-324-3434

Visit their website to book your tee time.

Swimming Beaches ↓

Beach Locations
Coon Lake Regional Park
Lake George Regional Park
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve
Martin-Island-Linwood Lakes Regional Park

Beach Hours
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. from early June through Labor Day
*Reminder, regional parks require a vehicle permit - $7/day or $30/year

Horseback Riding ↓

Horseback Riding Locations
Bunker Hills Regional Park at the Bunker Park Stables.
At Bunker Hills Regional Park, the Anoka County Parks Department has partnered with Bunker Park Stables to offer visitors the unique opportunity to participate in a number of activities, including; trail rides, hay and sleigh rides, carriage rides, pony rides, and lessons.

Rum River Central- 5 miles of trail in spring, summer, and fall; 1.5 miles of trail in winter

Reservations
Reservations are necessary for all Bunker Park Stables activities and can be made with a credit card by calling the stables at 763-757-9445. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled trail ride. Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled hay ride. Please wear long pants and hard-soled shoes or boots if you are riding. Dress for the weather.

What you need to know when on Anoka County Parks horse trails.

Hunting ↓

HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
Cedar Creek Conservation Area - Deer, Turkey, Phesant, and Waterfowl
Columbus Lake Conservation Area - Deer, Turkey, Phesant, and Waterfowl
Mississippi West Regional Park - Waterfowl

Cedar Creek Hunting Regulations

Hunting Regulations

Population Control
The goal and long-range management plan for white-tailed deer within Anoka County Park System includes closely inventorying and monitoring deer population densities via winter aerial surveys and maintaining the deer population densities between 15 to 20 deer per square mile. If the deer population exceeds 20 deer per square mile, the carrying capacity of the land, or the available food and habitat for the deer, typically is not sufficient to effectively support the resident deer herd. In addition, public safety concerns are directly associated with the number of car / deer collisions in and surrounding Anoka County park areas. Furthermore, reproductive, age, and mortality data are collected and analyzed to generate an estimated deer population index. As a result, controlled archery deer hunts within the Anoka County Park System are determined annually based upon the analyses of the available survey data.

Controlled Deer Hunts
This year Anoka County Parks will be offering controlled archery deer hunts within Bunker Hills Regional Park, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. Hunters may apply to participate in the controlled archery deer hunt by submitting an application to the Anoka County Parks Department. To be eligible to hunt, participants must complete a one time only bow hunter education course, submit an application, agree to hunt program rules, attend a pre-hunt orientation, and pay the $15 program fee.

Bunker Hills Regional Park - Hunt Map

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park - Hunt Map

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve - Hunt Map

Playgrounds ↓

PLAYGROUND LOCATIONS
Bunker Hills Regional Park - Located in the center of the regional park near the Veterans Memorial, near pavilion number 1 and in the Bunker Hills Campground.
Coon Lake Regional Park - Located near the beach and restroom building
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park - Located near picnic pavilion number 3
Kordiak County Park - Located near the pavilion
Lake George Regional Park - Located between picnic pavilions number 1, 2, and 3
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve - One is located near the swimming beach on Centerville Lake and the picnic pavilion. The other is located inside the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground.
Riverfront Regional Park - Located near picnic pavilion number 2
Rum River Central Regional Park - Located near the large-group picnic pavilion in the southern portion of the park
Rum River North County Park - Located near the main parking lot (in the center of the park) and both picnic pavilions
Rum River South County Park - Located just north of the new picnic pavilion

Picnic Areas ↓

The Anoka County Parks Department offers unique meeting and gathering spaces in beautiful natural settings. In the summer and fall months, the open air picnic pavilions throughout the parks system provide gathering space for groups of 25 to 250. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis, and must be paid in full at the time of the reservation. Reservations must be made at least 10 calendar days prior to your event, and can be made up to 12 months in advance.

Reserve a Pavilion

Snowmobiling ↓

The Anoka County Parks Department works cooperatively with three local snowmobile clubs and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to provide scenic snowmobiling opportunities on designated trails. The Rice Creek Snowmobile Trail passes through Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve along designated and well-marked routes. The Rum River Snowmobile Trail travels through the Cedar Creek Conservation Area. The Kiwi Snowmobile Trail passes through a portion of Coon Lake County Park and Martin-Island-Linwood Lakes Regional Park. All snowmobiles are required to stay on the designated trails.

All of the Anoka County snowmobile trails are professionally groomed and maintained by the local snowmobile clubs. In addition, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides financial assistance from the grant-in-aid snowmobile program which is passed through Anoka County to each of the three local snowmobile clubs. Maps of snowmobile trails are available through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Snowmobiling Map

Snowshoeing ↓

Snowshoe Rental Locations
Bunker Hills Activities Center
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Visitor Center
Wargo Nature Center

Rental Information
$5 for up to two hours - on site only.
It is recommended that you call prior to arrival to ensure rental equipment is available.

Programming Opportunities ↓

Programming opportunities with Anoka County Parks are run by Wargo Nature Center.
Visit their page to see current programs

Park Guide