Year agency established 1883
Regional parks visits 15.4 Million
Estimated neighborhood park visits 5 Million
Acres of land and water 6,743
Park properties 182
Boulevard trees 200,000
Lakes and ponds 17
Recreation centers 49
Water parks 2
Wading pools 60
Authorized beaches 12
Sports fields 396
Skate parks 6
Gardens 12
Fishing piers 7
Boat launches 6 Canoe launches 4

Miles of parkways 55
Miles of Grand Rounds walking paths 43
Miles of Grand Rounds biking paths 43
Bird sanctuaries 2
Dog off-leash recreation areas 5
Golf courses 7
Golf driving ranges 3
Winter recreation area 1
Indoor ice arenas 2
Outdoor ice rink locations 23
Acres of lakes 1,491
Acres of Mississippi River shoreline parkland 598.10
Gallons of water in Lake Calhoun 4.7 billion gallons
Computer labs open to public 27
Outdoor performance stages 4
Playgrounds 215