Picnicking

​Dakota County has many beautiful picnic sites available for your small or large group gathering. Picnic shelters that vary in size and amenities can be reserved at most picnic areas.

​Locations with tables and grills

Picnic tables and grills are available on a first-come, first serve basis. No reservations required. ​

• Lake Byllesby Regional Park
• Holland Lake Trailhead, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
• Jensen Lake Trailhead, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
• Visitor Center  Trailhead, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
• Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
• Fahey Trailhead, Spring Lake Park Reserve
• Schaar's Bluff Trailhead, Spring Lake Park Reserve
• Thompson County Park
• Whitetail Woods Regional Park

Locations with shelters

• Lake Byllesby Regional Park
• Holland Lake Trailhead, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
• Jensen Lake Trailhead, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
• Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
• Fahey ​Trailhead, Spring Lake Park Reserve
• Schaar's Bluff Trailhead, Spring Lake Park Reserve
• Thompson County Park
• Whitetail Woods Regional Park

Reserve a shelter

You can reserve a picnic shelter for an event. Find out more.