Nestled along the shores of Silver Lake, and with a focus on arts and the environment, Silverwood Park is unique in the metro area. Minutes from a busy freeway, it offers visitors an opportunity to relax in tranquil beauty and provides inspiration for artists. Stop in the coffee shop, bring an instrument and share your musical talents, or simply set up your easel in the park to paint. Artists are welcome here!
Nature-inspired art classes taught by Silverwood staff and outside expert instructors are offered year-round. Sign up for a ceramics class, join in on a photo workshop, or expand your musical skills. Whether you’re interested in mastering a new creative skill, seeking a peaceful retreat, planning a birthday pARTy, looking for a site for a family picnic, searching for a beautiful setting for a wedding, or just meeting up with friends for a cup of coffee, Silverwood has something to offer everyone from preschoolers to seniors.
Trails offering spectacular views of Silver Lake, restored prairie, and mature oak forests circle the park and provide inspiration to all. And the visitor center bustles with activity on a daily basis. Other park amenities include an art gallery, education facilities, event rental space, a café/coffee shop, picnic sites, fishing opportunities, canoe and kayak rentals, an outdoor performance space and more.
To promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system.
Silverwood Park, with scenic views of Silver Lake, is a gorgeous backdrop for picnicking, spotting wildlife, canoeing and fishing. There are paved trails, including a bridge out to one of the islands in Silver Lake with 1.06 miles that circles the park and winds through the serene oak forest.
You can also enjoy nature-based artwork featured at the gallery or shows at the multi-use outdoor amphitheater.
The gallery exhibit themes will change every two months.
Silverwood Park offers a variety of public art classes for all ages, homeschool classes, and free family events! Visit www.threeriversparks.org or call 763.559.6700 for details or to register.
Stop by Silverwood Coffee Shop for a cup of organic, fair trade coffee or tea and enjoy delicious local foods without preservatives and artifical colors. Take advantage of free WiFi throughout the Visitor Center.
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