Reservoir Woods Park

Reservoir Woods Park is an urban park in Roseville covering 115 acres of rolling ground with pine trees, wetlands, prairie grass, and savanna spaces spread across different elevations. The park provides two separate dog areas, including a fenced section designed for people with limited mobility and a five-acre open space for dogs to run off-leash.

The ground once held a massive water reservoir supplying Saint Paul until Roseville took over the land in 1997. This shift from water infrastructure to natural park marks an important change in how the site was used.

The park reflects how neighborhood groups shaped its development to keep the natural forest intact while making it accessible to visitors. Community involvement in planning left its mark on how this space balances nature and public use.

The park is open year-round, with the best walking conditions in warmer months when paths stay dry and manageable. The rolling terrain means some trails slope more steeply than others, so it helps to wear proper shoes and allow extra time if you prefer gentler routes.

The park is home to one of Minnesota's largest Butternut trees, a species facing extinction, which visitors may spot while exploring the trails. This ancient tree stands amid the changing landscape, showing how nature persists on a once-industrial site.

Location: Roseville

GPS coordinates: 44.99722,-93.12389

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:46