Odana Hills Park park
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Odana Hills Park
One of the main reasons to visit Odana Hills Park is for the incredible views of the surrounding area. The park covers over 72 acres and features rolling hills, forested areas, and open spaces. Visitors can hike the many trails in the area, which offer panoramic views of the city and nearby Lake Mendota.
Another popular activity in the park is golfing. Odana Hills Golf Course is a public course that offers 18 holes of golfing, as well as a driving range and putting green. Additionally, the park has several picnic areas, playgrounds, and open spaces for families to enjoy.
If you're looking for specific points of interest to see while visiting Odana Hills Park, be sure to check out the park's many natural areas. The park features several prairies, woodlands, and wetlands that are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and numerous bird species. Visitors can also take a stroll through the park's beautiful gardens, which feature a wide variety of plants and flowers.
Interesting facts about Odana Hills Park include that it was once a Native American campsite and that the park's forested areas are home to several species of rare and endangered plants.
The best time of year to visit Odana Hills Park is during the summer months when the weather is warm and sunny. However, the park is open year-round and offers activities for visitors during every season. In the winter, visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding.
Overall, Odana Hills Park is a beautiful and peaceful destination that is perfect for anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're a nature lover, golfer, or just looking for a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, this park is definitely worth a visit.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Odana Hills Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Prairie Park Dca | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Babcock County Park Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Andersen Preserve Dca | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Token Creek County Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Springfield Hill Dca | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Eastern Lodi Marsh Dca | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Odana Hills Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Odana Hills Park
What can I do at Odana Hills Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Odana Hills Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
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