Hidden Valley Park — Attraction in Savage

Great park that actually is in a valley that's a bit hidden. Plenty of parking, two large open fields, two pavilions, one very large with a fireplace area, playground, volleyball court, an archery range, a creek, paved/groomed trail loop with obstacle course stations periodically, also less groomed hiking trails through the woods. There was a restroom building that was locked while I was there and an unlocked port-a-potty next to it. 10/10 as far as salad dressing themed public parks...

Nice little park to take a break from it all and enjoy a little trail. However, a bit disappointed that they mowed down the area where there was an attempt at some prairie restoration. Years past, I enjoyed walking around the loop with the flowers and growth. I took some lovely photos of butterflies and such there. Just went today and it was all torn out and grass area. At least there's still the nice mulch trail...

I almost hate to give this hidden gem a good review because one if the things I love about this place is that I don't think a lot of people even know it exists and there are never a lit of people. There are a lot of great little places along the stream that have that idealistic babbling brook sound. Combine that with the non paved trails that wind through the woods and hills & this is...