Arneson Acres Park. Photo: City of Edina
Once spring finally arrives, it’s impossible to resist the desire to get outside and go for a walk. The paths at Centennial Lakes Park with new public art or the nature trails at Lake Cornelia and Bredesen Park are popular strolling destinations. But many other parks throughout Edina provide an excellent break.
Arneson Acres Park on West 70th Street was formerly a tree nursery and now features several beautiful gardens created and maintained by the Edina Garden Council. A greenhouse for the plants in Edina parks, the Edina Historical Society and Edina Museum are also on the property.
Todd Park has a lovely, short wooded trail that offers quiet space for meditation and views of Minnehaha Creek and Meadowbrook Lake.
Braemar is much more than golf, with pedestrian hiking trails along the eastern, southern and western perimeters of the park. Take the opportunity for an alfresco meal at Red River Kitchen if it’s still too nice to go home after your walk.
Laura Westlund is an arts writer and editor.
