Eden Lake Children Play Area

If you live in Eden Prairie and haven’t taken your kids to Eden Lake yet, you’re missing out. The climbing structures here are genuinely solid — not the flimsy stuff you see at some parks — and the slides and swings keep kids busy across a pretty wide age range. Parents will appreciate how open the layout is; you can actually see where your kids are without constantly chasing them down. Grab one of the picnic tables under the shade trees and you’ve got yourself a solid afternoon. The walking path winds near the woods and lake, so it’s worth doing a loop before or after the kids wear themselves out on the equipment.