The Brief
- Twin Cities Regional Parks and Trails saw 69.1 million visits in 2025, a 5.1% increase from 2024.
- Investments and the addition of five new units helped drive the second-highest annual visitation on record.
- Battle Creek Water Park reopened with major upgrades and drew more than 1,400 people to its grand reopening.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Twin Cities parks and trails are more popular than ever, with new investments and improvements drawing millions of visitors.
2025 visitation numbers soar for Twin Cities parks and trails
What we know:
The Twin Cities Regional Parks and Trails System welcomed 69.1 million visits in 2025, marking a 5.1% rise over 2024 and making it the second-highest year for visits ever recorded. Nice weather and the addition of five new units played a big role in the increased demand.
The system now includes 46 regional parks, 12 park reserves, eight special recreation features, and more than 480 miles of regional trails.…