Hours: Daily, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. (Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center open daily, April 1–Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; Nov. 1–March 31, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) 

Phone: 952-891-7000
Address: 8395 127th Street East, Hastings, MN 55033 (Driving directions)

Maps: Summer Map Winter Map

Enjoy the feel of northern Minnesota from this scenic park that overlooks the Mississippi River.

A rest stop along the Great River Road, Spring Lake Park Reserve is the "hidden jewel" of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.

Construction of County Road 42 affecting access to park
Starting July 10, County Road 42 will be closed from Highway 55 to Idell Avenue as part of an ongoing reconstruction project. The detour route follows Highway 55 towards Hastings, turns left on Pleasant Avenue, turns left on County Road 42 then turns right on Idell Avenue. Detour signs will also be posted. See a detour map.

Park Ordinance

Trails

• Schaar’s Bluff Trailhead
• Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail)

Attractions

• Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center
• Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center
• Archery Picnic Shelter
• East Picnic Shelter
• West Picnic Shelter
• Community Garden Plots 
  

Activities

Archery​	Cross-Country Skiing​
Dog On-Leash​	Dog On-Leash
Gardening​	Hiking
Geocaching​	​Ski Skating​
​Hammocking	​Snowshoeing
Hiking​	​
Horseshoes​	​
Hunting​	​
​Picnicking	​
​Play Areas	​
Recreational Bonfire​	​