Top rated Nature preserves in Columbia Heights

Experience the best that Columbia Heights has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 30 places from Nature preserve category.

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Silverwood Park
Nature preserve
Scenic green space with lake views, an art gallery, an outdoor amphitheater & hiking trails.
4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~2.27 km from centre)
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Westwood Hills Nature Center
Nature preserve
160-acre nature park featuring prairie, forest & marsh areas, with trails & an educational center.
4.80 (744 reviews) (~13.88 km from centre)
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Richardson Nature Center
Park
Scenic nature center offering trails & wide range of recreational activities, plus community events.
4.80 (435 reviews) (~24.44 km from centre)
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Blaine Wetland Sanctuary
Nature preserve
👍👍 My greyhounds and I really enjoy this boardwalk through the wetlands. There are also pockets of woodland along the route. Great birding. At this time of year I had good views of indigo buntings, sedge wrens, flicker, dickcissel to name a few. The diversity of colors and textures of the flora was st...
4.80 (62 reviews) (~17.15 km from centre)
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Dodge Nature Center – Main Property
Nature preserve
👍👍 We moved to West St. Paul in May and immediately discovered this gem of a nature center! My wife found the center as she researched all the parks and recreational spots when we arrived and we have visited many times already just to take in the natural tranquility even though it's located in an urban...
4.80 (36 reviews) (~20.96 km from centre)
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Elm Creek Park Reserve
Nature preserve
4,900 acres with nature center, camping cabins & activities including hiking, swimming & disc golf.
4.70 (4.1K reviews) (~17.83 km from centre)
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Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Nature preserve
Prairie landscape with trails, an elaborate playground, picnic spots & programs at a nature center.
4.70 (2.8K reviews) (~26.55 km from centre)
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Wood Lake Nature Center
Nature preserve
Nature center with various habitats offering wildlife viewing from trails & a floating boardwalk.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~18.58 km from centre)
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Tamarack Nature Center
Nature preserve
Large preserve with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, plus a play area & orienteering course.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~17.83 km from centre)
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Springbrook Nature Center
Park
Diverse habitats & wildlife plus hiking trails, floating boardwalks & an interpretive center.
4.70 (909 reviews) (~8.78 km from centre)
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Crosby Farm Regional Park
Park
Woodlands featuring 6.7 acres of paved trails, plus picnic areas & access to fishing on the river.
4.70 (851 reviews) (~17.35 km from centre)
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Harriet Alexander Nature Center
Nature preserve
👍👍 A wonderful gem in the middle of the cities! We actually started at Central Park and walked the paths connecting each of the parks including the Arboretum. 5 miles including the boardwalk. Really great location and amenities.
4.70 (464 reviews) (~10.58 km from centre)
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Minnesota Valley NWR - Bloomington Ferry Unit
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful walking trail. Before coming, check on the river status as it may be flooded. It is often flooded in the spring.
4.70 (193 reviews) (~29.42 km from centre)
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Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
Nature preserve
👍 Beautiful. Trails are unmarked but well trodden. There doesn't seem to be an official entrance but if you Google search "917 Old Long Lake Rd. Long Lake, MN" the resulting map will pinpoint a gravel driveway leading up to a small parking area shown in these images.
4.70 (96 reviews) (~23.97 km from centre)
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General Mills Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Good paths that bring a little nature even with highways close by. Better this than another development, the paths are very nice tow walk.
4.70 (51 reviews) (~13.65 km from centre)
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Fish Creek Natural Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 I don't really want to rate this. I would like to keep it the secret that it is. Great paved path thru some oak woods and restored prairie. A gem of a park in the heart of the Cities.
4.70 (34 reviews) (~25.94 km from centre)
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Maplewood Nature Center
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful, Wonderful smells, advise going when a little rainy
4.60 (268 reviews) (~22.47 km from centre)
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Wolsfeld Woods Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
Nature preserve
👍👍 Great area to explore and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Very "shroomy" today after all the fall rain. Koda approved trail!
4.60 (180 reviews) (~25.38 km from centre)
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General Mills Research Nature Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 Quaint little park with trails and small side trails leading into the forest. I went walking at night and felt safe. It is a surprise to see such wooded nice walking path just off the beaten path. There is a small pond and a look out spot up high on a hill. Will come back, glad I stopped.
4.60 (73 reviews) (~12.29 km from centre)
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Anoka Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 my new favorite walking trail, also great for dogs!
4.60 (34 reviews) (~23.21 km from centre)
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