Bryant Lake Regional Park

Bryant Lake Regional Park is nestled in 170 beautiful acres of rolling hills, woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands. Among the scenery, you might spot deer, waterfowl or songbirds that have made the park home. Enjoy activities such as disc golf on the 18-hole course and swimming in the sand-bottomed Bryant Lake.

Interactive Map of Bryant Lake

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Things To Do

Bike Trail

Biking

Biking on paved trail

12.5 miles of trails

Take a lap or two to rev up the heart rate on the park's paved trails. With a short connection on city trails visitors can travel north out of the park to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trails. Dogs on a six-foot, non-retractable leash are allowed on paved trails.

Boat Launch

Boating

Women enjoying boat ride

178 acres of water

Canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and paddleboats are available for most of the summer. A boat launch is provided with limited boat trailer parking spaces. An annual or daily boat trailer parking pass is required.

Please note the following ordinance: A 15-mph speed limit for watercraft on Bryant Lake is in effect Sundays from 12 PM–6 PM, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

For kayaking, canoeing and other non-motorized boating, see our paddling page.

Disc Golf

Disc Golf

Youth viewing course

18 holes

Bryant’s premier disc golf course is 18 holes in length and features a short course and a long course, scenic lake views and the infamous hole #17, where golfers throw their discs off a cliff to reach the basket. An annual or daily pass is required.

Dog Trails - Off Leash

Dog Off-leash

Man with two dogs

9.3 fenced acres

The off-leash area is one of Three Rivers’ many off-leash areas. The site is completely fenced, with a double-gated entry and includes an area for small dogs. A daily or annual pass is required. Shelter and water are available.

Dog Trails - On Leash

Dog Trails

Couple walking dog on leash

2 miles of trails

Dogs on a six-foot non-retractable leash are allowed on paved and turf trails, except where otherwise noted. During the winter, the multi-use trails provide access for dog sleds, skijoring and dogs on six-foot non-retractable leash. Owners must pick-up after their dogs.

Fishing / Fishing Pier

Fishing

Woman on fishing pier

178 acres of water

Located adjacent to the boat launch, this fishing pier is wheelchair accessible. Anglers must have a valid Minnesota fishing license.
 

Geocaching

Geocaching

GPS units on table

Geocaching is a family-friendly, high-tech treasure hunt that combines respect for the environment with a sense of adventure. This activity involves placing or looking for a cache using global positioning system (GPS) equipment.

Hiking

Hiking

Couple hiking wooded trail

4.4 miles of trails

The hills at Bryant Lake Regional Park give spectacular vistas and are sure to get your heart rate up. There are paved and turf hiking trails.

Paddling

Paddling

Woman on paddleboard

178 acres of water

Bryant Lake offers endless opportunities for exploring on the water. Take a slow paddle along the shoreline and watch for wildlife, or head to the middle of lake for a different view. At Bryant, you can rent canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, paddleboats, and rowboats. A boat launch is provided with limited boat trailer parking spaces. 

Watercraft rentals are available from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day every year. Boats can be reserved online up to seven days in advance or in person. Online reservations are required.

Picnic Area

Picnic Areas

Man grilling food

First-come-first-serve picnic areas are located along the lakeshore between the creative play area and the boat launch. Waters Edge picnic site and the 3,000 square-foot pavilion are available to rent for groups.
 

Play Area

Play Areas

Boy with climbing net

Open

You want to relax, but the kids want to play. Located near the beach, the play area is equipped with a climbing net structure and toddler equipment.

Swimming

Swimming

Children playing in lake

Closed for the season

Bryant Lake is a peaceful swimming retreat with lots of amenities including concession nearby. The water is regularly monitored to ensure safe water quality. The beach is unguarded and free. Swimming hours are 9 AM–8 PM Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

All Programs & Events

See all upcoming programs at Bryant Lake!

Bryant Lake Regional Park offers rental spaces that are perfect for casual wedding receptions, corporate events, birthday parties, school groups and more.

Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club

Bryant Lake Regional Park is the host training site for the Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club.

Natural Resources

Three Rivers works with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), watershed and conservation districts and lake homeowner associations to stop the introduction of exotic species into lakes. Learn more about aquatic invasive species.

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