Park Mission: The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a variety of quality recreational experiences, services, and lands that meet the needs of the residents of Carver County and Carver County Regional Park users.

A Regional Park System: Carver County Parks is one of ten implementing regional park agencies of the Metropolitan Regional Parks System. In cooperation with Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission and Metropolitan Council, Carver County plans, acquires land, and develops regional parks and trails. Funding for land acquisition, park and trail development, and a portion of operations and maintenance is financed by the Metropolitan Council and State Legislature.

Carver County operates and maintains the parks and trails of Baylor Regional Park, Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, Lake Waconia Regional Park, the Dakota Rail Regional Trail, Southwest Regional Trail, TH 5 Trail, and Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail.

• 2024 Fee Schedule 
• Park entrance fees have been eliminated as of December 1, 2019.
• Facility Rentals
  • Fees are based on the type of facility and day of the rental.
  • Click here for more information on our facilities. 
• Campground Information
  • Camping is available at Baylor Regional Park from the second full weekend in May through the second full weekend in October.
  • Click here for more information and to register online.
• Recreation Equipment Rentals
  • Equipment ranging from cross country skis & snowshoes to canoes, kayaks, & stand up paddleboards are available for rent.
  • Click here for summer rentals
  • Click here for winter rentals
• Group Recreation Programs
  • Private programs can be booked for schools, scout groups, churches, teams, etc.  
  • Click here for information on programs available

TITLE IX:  GENERAL REGULATIONS
Chapter 91.  PARKS AND RECREATION
ORDINANCE #86-2018
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS

References

• General Regulations
• Carver County Code of Ordinances

Baylor Regional Park

• 10775 County Rd. 33, Norwood Young America, MN 55397
• Located on County Road 33, 2.5 miles north of Hwy 5 & Hwy 212, near Norwood Young America

Lake Minnewashta Regional Park

• 6900 Hazeltine Blvd., Chanhassen, MN 55331
• Located along Hwy 41, between Hwy 5 & Hwy 7, west of Chanhassen

Lake Waconia Regional Park

• 8170 Paradise Lane, Waconia, MN 55387
• Located just east of Waconia off of Hwy 5, on Paradise Lane next to the Lakeside Ballroom

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

• Trail runs from New Germany along the county line to Hennepin County 

New Germany Trailhead  

• New Germany at County Rd. 30 & County Rd. 33 (east side)

Mayer Trailhead  

• Mayer at Hwy 25 & County Rd. 30

St. Bonifacius in Hennepin County  

• Kennedy Memorial Dr. & Bell St. (not managed by Carver County) 

Southwest Regional Trail 

Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail

TH 5 Trail

Parks Office: Public Works Building

• 11360 Hwy. 212 West, Suite 2, Cologne, MN 55322

Metropolitan Council Funding

Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment Funding