Spring Lake Park Reserve

​Hours: Daily, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. (Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center public lobby closed due to COVID-19) 
Phone: 952-891-7000
Address: 8395 127th Street East, Hastings, MN 55033 (Driving directions)
Admission and parking: Free

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.

Maps: Summer Map Winter Map

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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

​Spring, Summer & Fall Activities​	​Winter Activities
Archery​ (pass required)	Cross-Country Skiing​ (pass required)
Dog On-Leash​	Dog On-Leash
Gardening​ (pass required)	Hiking
Geocaching​	​Ski Skating​
​Hammocking	​Snowshoeing
Hiking​	​
Horseshoes​	​
Hunting​	​
​Picnicking	​
​Play Areas	​
Recreational Bonfire​	​