Top 8 Nature & Parks in Rochester, Minnesota (MN)

February 22, 2022 Alice Mieles

Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota. It is Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest city located outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 215,884. According to the 2010 United States Census the city has a population of 106,769. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2016 population was 114,011. It is the home of the Mayo Clinic and formerly, one of IBM's largest facilities. The city has long been rated as one of the best places to live in the United States by multiple publications such as Money and is one of the most educated cities in the world.
Restaurants in Rochester

1. King's Marina

40 Shorewood Ln NE, Rochester, MN 55906-2619 +1 507-367-4585
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

King's Marina

2. Douglas Trail

2.5 miles up Country Road 3 On Valleyhigh Drive NW .2 miles east of intersection with West Circle Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901 +1 507-285-7176 http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/douglas/index.html
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Douglas Trail

Reviewed By grandforksfoodie - Grand Forks, United States

We stumbled upon this trail and sure glad we did! It is pretty shaded and not too difficult with great scenery. Rode 8 miles one way and still could have went further but had to make it back for an appointment. You see lots of nature and other people on the trail. It felt very safe and was well kept up!! Next time we are in town we will pedal further on this trail. It had some hills but nothing drastic.

3. Silver Lake

Rochester, MN +1 507-261-9049 http://www.silverlakefun.com
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4.0 based on 140 reviews

Silver Lake

Reviewed By Y3191UJbks - Rochester, United States

No matter what the season this has always been one of my favorite walks in Rochester. Between the playgrounds scattered about, paved paths and shelters this is a walk for all ages. Also a really fun place to roller blade in the summer, bicycles as well. Take a picnic with you and bread to feed the geese, just beware they are used to people being around and are not shy about stealing your food. Great views of the downtown skyline.

4. Cooke Park

722 7th Avenue NW, Rochester, MN 55901 http://www.rochestermn.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/30/1354
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3.5 based on 6 reviews

Cooke Park

5. Graham Park

1407 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904-7947
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Graham Park

6. Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center

2900 19th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901-7619 +1 507-252-8133 http://www.cascademeadow.org/
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

7. Foster Arend Beach & Park

4051 E River Rd NE, Rochester, MN +1 507-328-2525 https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-trails/facilities-directory/pools-beach
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8. Izaak Walton Wetlands

4400-5198 Salem Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902-6655 http://www.rochestermnikes.org/wetland.html
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