Welcome to Carver County Parks!

This department operates Baylor Regional Park, Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, and Lake Waconia Regional Park which are situated on the lakes of Eagle, Minnewashta, and Waconia respectively. The department also manages sections of the following regional trails.

• County Road 10 Regional Trail
• Dakota Rail Regional Trail
• Highway 5 Regional Trail
• Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail
• Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail
• Southwest Regional Trail

Each park & trail is a natural resource focused recreation area. Within these parks you will find swimming beaches, forests, prairies, trails, playgrounds, boat accesses, campgrounds, picnic facilities, and more. Each park provides different opportunities and experiences for all to enjoy!

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Mission Statement

The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a variety of quality recreational experiences, services, and lands that meet the needs of the residents of Carver County and Carver County Regional Park users.