Theodore Wirth Regional Park

A great series of parks and trails. There really is something for everyone, from volleyball and swimming at Wirth Lake to wildlife and native flora viewing at Eloise Butler. You can feel like you're in the wilderness despite being in the middle of Minneapolis, viewing rare habitat types like the quaking bog. Hiking, biking, or just strolling, there's something to do and plenty of helpful park staff to ask for more ideas.

Not sure how I haven't reviewed Theodore Wirth yet, but it is a fantastic park. Numerous trails both paved on unpaved, hiking only and multipurpose. Extremely well maintained and so many different areas to explore from the Trailhead to Wirth Beach area, to Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden to the Quaking Bog and more! I am very fortunate to live so close to one of my favorite parks! Pics from all over the park over the last 2 months.

Beautiful park for a morning walk. Lots of seating at different spots which are beautiful pit stops along your run. There’s a fairly nice track of about 4 miles around the entire park. I was able to catch the sunrise, and it was calming. The upper part of the park gives an Icelandic vibe, while the southern portion is a trail around a lake. There’s basketball courts, tennis courts, by the lake patios. Amazing bike trail as well. Must visit!

Great golf course and layout as long as it’s dry and not flooded.

Theodore Wirth is a pretty decent park overall for being a park in the middle of a Metropolitan city like Minneapolis. You really need to go to the corners of the park or off the beaten trail to get away from swarms of people. It gets busy and it gets packed in here. I've managed to find some privacy and to not be continuously next to people by going off away from the main trails. There's a decent amount of wildlife, including birds. Too busy/packed for me to go again, but if you live near here and can't get out of the city this may be a good choice.

Mountain bike trails are very well kept. Occasional live music at the trailhead, and during this time be sure to watch out for walkers. Trails are fairly smooth with a variety of features and a skills area in the Area 36 trails. Beware of the dust.

The colors have started to explode on Sunday 10/20/2024! Check out that ghostly yellow of some of the maples near the Quaking Bog Trail. Magnificent colors this year!

Course was in decent shape, but we didn’t see the cart girl once during our round — and it felt like 98 degrees out. Would’ve really appreciated water or drink service in that kind of heat. Definitely something to improve on.