{"id":10149,"date":"2021-01-20T17:07:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T23:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daytripper28.com\/?p=10149"},"modified":"2023-07-22T14:42:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T19:42:41","slug":"baylor-regional-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daytripper28.com\/baylor-regional-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Things to do at Baylor Regional Park in Norwood Young America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for something new to do this weekend? You gotta check out fun things to do at Baylor Regional Park. I have had the unique opportunity to visit the park multiple times during both the Summer and the Winter. I\u2019m not sure which season it shines more in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This past weekend I was encouraged to visit during the winter as part of the Regional Park Scavenger Hunt. I took a peek outside the window and noticed a beautiful fog rolling in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, I didn\u2019t see that the temperatures would be so low and didn\u2019t dress properly. I had to make a quick trip back to fishing up the scavenger hunt tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baylor Regional Park is 201 acres and open year-round. It was named after Henry Baylor, a farmer and original owner of the park\u2019s lands. It has camping, fishing, swimming, and hiking. It\u2019s hard to not find fun things to do at Baylor Regional Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to do at Baylor Regional Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Camping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Looking to camp near the Twin Cities? Baylor Regional Park has you covered. The park has 50 campsites, including thirty-five that have water and electric hookups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sites are open with light tree cover. Campers get access to hot showers. What I love about camping here is that you get quick access to all their unique features.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eagle Lake has a beautiful sandy beach. The beach has creative water play structures for kids to get messy in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also a beach house with a restroom and changing area. Nearby you\u2019ll find picnic tables and grills. There is also a playground adjacent to the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fishing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best way to get to the fish at Baylor Regional Park is by boat. There is public water access. Or you can rent a canoe for $10 an hour and explore the lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The park does have a fishing pier near the beach, but the pier is in some weedy waters last time we dropped a line in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bog Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The park has 5 miles of trails to explore. The favorite is always the half-mile bog walk through the heart of the park. The bog curves through the park connecting the campground to the beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along the boardwalk is a short detour that loops to a stream. During the summer I assumed a river ran through the bog, but during this winter I got the opportunity to walk along the frozen water. It is actually a circular channel around an island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you are wondering what a bog is made of, it is actually a mess of spongy ground. My son learned this first hand when he was 4 and managed to run right off the boardwalk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bog walk is just as magical in the winter as it is in the summertime.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hiking at Baylor Regional Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The park has hiking trails just past the campground. The trails are wide and great for groups. The trail takes hikers through the forest and prairie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along the way, you\u2019ll get views of the marsh wetland and bog. During winter, the park trails are all groomed for cross-country skiing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those that wish to walk or hike, they can do so next to the groomed path: Winter Map<\/a>. Snowshoes are available for rent, $6 for adults, and $5 for kids. Or bring your own pair<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Disk Golf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Baylor Regional Park has an 18-hole disk golf course. Most of the whole are par 3. The course has Mach 5 baskets with turf\/natural tee boxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course is spread out in the grassy sections between the beach and the marsh area. Disk Golf sets can be rented for $5 for those without gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring Maple Syrup Tapping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like many parks in Minnesota, Baylor Regional Park has maple syrup tapping in the spring<\/a>. This is always a fun event to attend, mostly because it comes with samples! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You haven\u2019t lived until you try maple syrup candy. Check around March to see if events are happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Star Gazing at the Eagle Lake Observatory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The park is home to the Eagle Lake Observatory. It\u2019s owned and operated by the Minnesota Astronomical Society. The primary mission is to educate and do public outreach about astronomy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The club hosts Star Parties<\/a> every other Saturday night from March until November. Star Parties are open to the public<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each telescope has the option to display live video images on monitors. When conditions are not optimal for viewing, they show videos and give presentations about different events.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How much does it cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carver County Parks in December of 2019 lifted all park permit requirements. This means you can stop in whenever you want to explore the great features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campsites and equipment rental do cost a nominal fee. Check the park’s website for exact costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would I go back to Baylor Regional Park?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, I enjoyed getting to visit the park on multiple occasions. I’m also bound and determined to make it to the park for a star party this year. As soon as they open back up to in-person events. <\/p>\n\n\n

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