Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield

Name: Wood Lake Nature Center
Address: 6710 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, 55423-2206, United States
Telephone: +1 612-861-9365

#2 among attractions in Richfield

Top attraction, Nature and wildlife, Park, Museum

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Wood Lake Nature Center is a 150-acre nature preserve within Richfield, Minnesota. In addition to Wood Lake, the park contains mixed lowland forest, cattail marsh and restored prairie habitats. Three miles of walking trails and boardwalks surround the lake as well as observation shelters, docks, a picnic area, and an outdoor amphitheater. There is an Interpretive Center in Wood Lake Nature Center staffed by naturalists who offer year round class for adults and children. According to the Wood Lake Nature Center's website, Wood Lake was once a recreational lake surrounded by homes. Most of the Wood Lakes's water drained during the 1950s. The city of Richfield founded the Wood Lake Nature Center in 1971. ()

Elevation: 810 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°52'36"N, 93°17'36"W

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6710 Lake Shore Dr SNorthwest RichfieldRichfield 55423-2206 United States

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+1 612-861-9365

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Wood Lake Nature Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Water Park of America, Southdale Center, Galleria Edina, Southtown Center.

2.4 miSE
Amusement park, Water park, Arcade
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Shopping, Shopping centre
Southdale Center, Edina
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Galleria Edina, Edina
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1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Southtown Center, Bloomington
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Museum, Art museum
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~1330 ftE
Museum, History museum
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2.1 miN
Library
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1.7 miW
Park, Lake
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Library
Southdale Library, Edina
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Mosque
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Park, Tower
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