Elm Creek Playground — Attraction in Maple Grove

A great fenced in playground area with lots of activities! Playground equipment made for toddlers to teens! The playground is a mixture of rubberized surfacing and wood chips. There is an area that contains sand but it’s to help uncover pretend dinosaur bones! There’s adaptive swings. A lot of different climbing structures and ropes to climb. There’s a variety of areas surrounding the playground to take a seat and have a break on a bench or picnic table and some are even covered and under the shade! The playground also has a water station to fill up your water or grab a quick sip. Lots of bike trails lead to the playground. The parking lot is large with...

Pretty sweet playground for kiddos!

There's a large older kid structure with a bunch of huge slides, a smaller kid playground, some "zip lines", a huge dinosaur dog sandbox, and some spiderweb climbing structures. There's tons to do, so expect to spend an hour at least. Bring some snacks or a lunch because they have some beautiful shaded picnic areas. You can walk to the nearby beach too (does cost $ to swim) when it's really hot.

Highly suggest trying to go during off-peak hours as this place gets crazy busy. We've been trying to go right when it opens in the summer (9am) so we can enjoy for a few hours and go get lunch when...

Inspired by this playground in May 2012, I incorporated similar equipment into Elk River parks during my tenure as Parks and Recreation Director from 2011 to 2024. Having assessed over 100 playgrounds, I highly regard this one. The main tower showcases "Miracle" commercial equipment, paired with "Kompan" rope-themed options. This expansive playground accommodates various age groups with diverse playsets, dinosaur dig areas and sloping terrain requiring suitable footwear. Picnic tables are plentiful, and bathroom facilities include waterless soap. This playground exemplifies excellence in playground design within the Twin...