Hyland Play Area

📍 West Bloomington, MN

★4.7(566 Google reviews)

Hyland Play Area in Bloomington spans 16,000 sq ft of award-winning creative play within Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

✓ 50-ft slides✓ award-winning✓ inclusive design✓ under-5 zone✓ seasonal✓ Three Rivers Park

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★★★★★Featured review by Kevin VanOverbeke

ages 3 to 12

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with kids aged 3–12, particularly those who thrive on large climbing structures and long slides. The dedicated under-5 and accessibility zone makes it a strong pick for mixed-age groups. Winter visitors can pair sledding or cross-country skiing with the indoor visitor center amenities nearby.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check Three Rivers Park District's website for the current seasonal opening and closing dates before making the trip.

⏰The visitor center has restrooms and sparse concessions — useful for longer play sessions.

🎟️Commercial vehicles and vans require advance parking reservations; personal vehicles do not.

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.7

★★★★★

566 Google reviews

Impressive slide & climb structures50%

Inclusive & accessible25%

Great all-ages range15%

Visitor center amenities10%

Kevin VanOverbeke

★★★★★

“ages 3 to 12”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Hyland Play Area is a Three Rivers Park District landmark — a 16,000 sq ft award-winning structure with slides reaching 50 feet long, hexagonal climbers, platforms, and swings. A dedicated zone serves children under five and those with disabilities, making it one of the more inclusive large-scale playgrounds in Minnesota. The surrounding Recreation Park Area adds a visitor center with sparse concessions, restrooms, a fireplace, and cross-country ski rental in winter.