Best parks near Crystal
32 parks · 32 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best parks near Crystal, Minnesota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 32 parks · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Fort Snelling State Park
18.6 mi away
Fort Snelling State Park is a popular destination located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers in the state of Minnesota. The park offers a variety of…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#2
Fish Lake Regional Park
4.3 mi away
Fish Lake Regional Park is a beautiful park located in Maple Grove, Minnesota. It spans over 217 acres and boasts a variety of activities and attractions for visitors. One of the…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#3
Clifton E. French Regional Park
4.4 mi away
Clifton E. French Regional Park is a popular destination in the state of Minnesota, known for its beautiful natural setting and numerous recreational opportunities. Located in the…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#4
Island of Peace County Park
5.1 mi away
Island of Peace County Park is a scenic park located in the state of Minnesota. The park is a popular destination for nature lovers due to its picturesque natural scenery, hiking…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#5
Mahnoman County Park
5.3 mi away
Mahnomen County Park is a popular recreational area located in the state of Minnesota. The park is known for its stunning natural beauty, scenic hiking trails, and abundant…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#6
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
6.0 mi away
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park is located in the state of Minnesota, and it offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the Mississippi River. One of the…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#7
Long Lake Regional Park
8.9 mi away
Long Lake Regional Park is a 137-acre park located in New Brighton, Minnesota. The park features several outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, canoeing, and disc golf…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#8
Rice Creek North Regional Park
10.0 mi away
Rice Creek North Regional Park is a popular 3,200-acre park located in the state of Minnesota. There are many reasons to visit the park, including its stunning natural beauty and…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#9
Rum River South County Park
10.3 mi away
Rum River South County Park is a picturesque destination located in the state of Minnesota that offers visitors a range of recreational activities and natural beauty. Situated…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#10
Bunker Hills Regional Park
10.6 mi away
Bunker Hills Regional Park is a popular park located in Anoka County, Minnesota. The park covers over 1,600 acres and offers a wide range of outdoor activities, making it a great…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#11
Mississippi West Regional Park
11.1 mi away
Mississippi West Regional Park is located in Ramsey, Minnesota, and offers visitors a variety of activities for all ages. This park is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and offers…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#12
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve
11.4 mi away
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve is located in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis–Saint Paul in Minnesota. It is a popular recreational area that offers a variety…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#13
Island Lake County Park
11.9 mi away
Island Lake County Park is a popular destination located in Minnesota, USA. There are a number of good reasons to visit this park, including its picturesque natural beauty and…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
Parks near Crystal
The Crystal area has 694 parks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best parks near Crystal
How are these parks ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.