Crow Wing County offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, including over 600 acres of parks, 54 miles of nonmotorized trails, 45 miles of groomed cross-country ski trials, over 700 miles of snowmobile trails, and over 100,000 acres of public land. Little Emily Lake Park, a new addition, features amenities such as a swimming beach, fishing pier, playground, and walking trails.
Other parks in Crow Wing County include Big Island, Rush Lake, Paul M. Thiede Fire Tower Park, Milford Mine Memorial Park, and South Long Lake Community Park. The county also offers diverse trail opportunities for both non-motorized activities like hiking, horse riding, and mountain biking, as well as motorized activities like ATV riding, off-highway motorcycle riding, and snowmobiling.
Trail information includes specific opening and closing dates for different activities, rules for trail usage, and the availability of maps at the Land Services building. Crow Wing County’s website provides a full list of parks, trails, and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to explore.
