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Cleary Lake Regional Park

Address
18106 Texas Avenue
Prior Lake, MN 55372 Get Directions
Phone 763-694-7777
Website https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/cleary-lake-regional-park

Cleary Lake Regional Park is the Three Rivers park on the south edge of Prior Lake, off Texas Avenue, wrapped around a 137-acre lake where gas motors are not allowed. It is the closest thing the area has to an everything park: a nine-hole, par-29 golf course with a driving range, a 22-site campground, a free unguarded swimming beach, a fishing pier, canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, a 28-acre fenced off-leash dog area, a play area, picnic sites and a visitor center.

The trails are the year-round draw: 5.9 miles of hiking, 3.5 miles paved for bikes and strollers, 5.3 miles open to dogs on a leash, and in winter 6 miles of groomed cross-country ski trail, 3.8 miles for fat bikes, and ski and snowshoe rentals. Three Rivers naturalists run a full calendar here, hikes, kayak lessons, log rolling, forest bathing, snowshoe nights, fireside yoga, and Prior Lake Events lists most of it, plus the Firecracker 5K on the Fourth of July and the Gobble Gait on Thanksgiving morning.

There is no fee to enter or park. The off-leash area, the ski trails, the boat launch and archery each need a Three Rivers pass. The park is open 5 am to 10 pm, the visitor center 9 am to 6 pm and the golf course 8 am to 8 pm in season. Phone: 763-694-7777.

Know before you go

Hours
Park: daily 5 am to 10 pm
Visitor center: daily 9 am to 6 pm
Golf course and driving range: daily 8 am to 8 pm in season
Beach: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, 9 am to 8 pm (unguarded, free)
Good to know
  • No entry or parking fee; the off-leash dog area, ski trails, boat launch and archery need a Three Rivers pass.
  • Rentals, campsites and most naturalist programs book through threeriversparks.org; the event listing links to the program.
  • No gas motors on the lake.
  • Golf: nine holes, par 29, $19 for nine in 2026; the area's other courses are in the Golf in Prior Lake guide.

Hours and prices change. Confirm with the venue before you make the trip. Details checked October 2026.

Events at this venue

Today

  • Flow in the Fall and Quiet Walk at Cleary Lake

    Outdoor & Recreation
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    An easy guided walk through the woods at Cleary Lake, timed for the fall color: an hour to unplug outdoors. Free; sign up ahead with Three Rivers.

    Free

  • Trick or Treat Geocaching at Cleary Lake

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    A Halloween geocaching hunt with treats at Cleary Lake, for all ages. $8 with equipment provided; registration closes Friday, Oct. 23.

    $8

  • Parktober Guided Hike at Cleary Lake

    Outdoor & Recreation
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    A free 1.5-mile guided hike at Cleary Lake, through a grove of golden maples and out to Cleary Point. All ages.

    Free

  • Pumpkin Archery at Cleary Lake

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Learn archery by aiming at pumpkins at Cleary Lake. $12 with all equipment provided; register by Oct. 15.

    $12

  • Parktober Kickoff Hike and Bonfire at Cleary Lake

    Outdoor & Recreation
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    A free guided fall hike at Cleary Lake with a sunset bonfire and marshmallows to kick off Parktober.

    Free

  • Outdoor Qigong at Cleary Lake

    Fitness/Wellness
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    An hour of guided qigong and tai chi outside the Cleary Lake Visitor Center with teaching artist Scott Stafford. No experience needed, bring a mat or towel to sit on. $15.

    $15

  • Fall Colors Family Canoeing at Cleary Lake

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    A guided two-hour canoe outing on Cleary Lake with Three Rivers instructors, paddle basics first and then the fall color. Ages 8 and up, $12 per person, all gear provided. Register by Thursday.

    $12

  • Be Happy 5K at Cleary Lake

    Fundraiser
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    The fifth annual Be Happy 5K at Cleary Lake Beach: run or walk, a kids dash, speed yoga, music and vendors after. Profits support youth mental health through the Shine A Ligh7 Foundation.

  • Public Safety Day at Cleary Lake Regional Park

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Kids climb into fire trucks, squad cars and other emergency vehicles at Cleary Lake and meet the people who drive them. Free, no registration.

    Free

  • Grandparent Picnic & Paddleboat with Juggler Tuey

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Grandparents and grandchildren picnic, play lawn games, and paddleboat at Cleary Lake. Comic stunt juggler Tuey performs from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Bring your own food and drink.

  • Boating & Beachfront Bonanza

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Cleary Lake puts its whole boathouse fleet on the sand to try for free: paddleboats, kayaks, canoes, and SUPs, plus the Readmobile.

  • Guided Forest Bathing

    Fitness/Wellness
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    A certified guide leads a slow, sensory session among the trees at Cleary Lake, closer to meditation than a hike. Ages 18 and up, $36, advance registration required.

    $36

  • Kayak Essentials

    Classes
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    A three-hour beginner kayak class at Cleary Lake with Outdoor Recreation School instructors, all equipment provided. Ages 14 and up; registration closed August 6.

    $50

  • Friends & Family Log Rolling

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Instructors teach the basics, then you test your skills against other rollers. No experience needed and equipment is provided. $6, advance registration required.

    $6

  • Family Kayak

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Make memories on the water at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Sunday, July 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. Instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School cover kayaking safety and paddling technique before you head out to practice on the lake. All equipment is provided. Wear shoes that can get wet and dress for the weather....

    $20

  • Prior Lake Firecracker 5k

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    The first annual Prior Lake Firecracker 5k starts the Fourth of July at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Saturday, July 4 at 8 a.m. The family friendly run and walk follows the trails around Cleary Lake and is open to all ages, with dogs and strollers welcome. July 4th themed treats follow the race.Hosted by...

  • Beachy Balance Family Fun

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Bring the whole family to Cleary Lake Regional Park on Tuesday, June 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a free, all-ages balance challenge near the beach. Test your skills on the log roll and glide across slack lines while building core strength, focus, and confidence by the water. The Readmobile, a library on wheels,...

    Free

  • Happy Vibes Yoga Fitness Flow

    Fitness/Wellness
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    A yoga-inspired fitness class set to upbeat music at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Sunday, June 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Flow, stretch, and move with no pressure, just feel-good movement.The group meets at the Cleary Lake visitor center and walks a half mile to Cleary Point, a scenic spot surrounded by water. Bring...

  • Friends & Family Log Rolling

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Try log rolling at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Sunday, June 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Rooted in the Midwest logging era, log rolling is a safe and fun sport for all skill levels. Instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School teach the basics, then you can test your skills against other participants. No experience...

  • Pilates & Picnic: International Pilates Day

    Fitness/Wellness
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Celebrate International Pilates Day with a lakeside mat pilates class followed by a picnic at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Thursday, June 18. The pilates session runs 6 to 7 p.m. at the Lakeview Picnic Shelter, set on a small peninsula known for great blue herons, egrets, and bald eagles.From 7 to 8 p.m., the...

  • Curious About Camping

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    New to camping? Bring the whole family to Cleary Lake Regional Park on Tuesday, June 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a free, hands-on outdoor morning. Drop in to set up a tent and a hammock, start a campfire and roast marshmallows, and head out on a short geocaching hunt for hidden treasures around...

  • Guided Forest Bathing

    Fitness/Wellness
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Slow down and reconnect with nature at a guided forest bathing session at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Saturday, June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing, is a mindful, sensory immersion in the woods rather than a hike or a workout. A certified Forest Bathing practitioner leads the group through gentle...

  • Geocaching Adventure at Cleary Lake Park

    Outdoor & Recreation
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Three Rivers Park District hosts a geocaching adventure at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Saturday, June 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The session is part of the "Big Year of Rivers" celebration at the Outdoor Recreational School.Participants will learn how to use a Global Positioning System (GPS) while exploring the park to find geocaches...

  • What Every Boater Should Know About Their Wake

    Nature
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    The Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District hosts a free speaker event on boat wakes and lake water quality at Cleary Lake Pavilion on Tuesday, June 2 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. It is a friendly space to learn how our boat waves impact lake water quality and what to do about it.Guest speaker Sami Selter...

  • Grandparent Picnic at Cleary Lake Regional Park

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    The City of Prior Lake invites grandparents and their grandchildren to a free picnic at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Thursday, May 28. Bring your own food and drink, play lawn games, and enjoy the outdoors together.Paddleboats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in 30-minute intervals. The event runs 5 p.m. to 8...

    Free

  • Sunset Pilates on the Lake

    Fitness/Wellness
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    End your day on the shores of Cleary Lake with a sunset mat pilates class open to all levels. The hour-long session offers a rejuvenating, full-body workout designed to build strength, balance, and mindfulness.Bring a yoga mat or towel. This program is outdoors — dress for the weather. Ages 16 and up.$15 per person; registration...

    $15

  • Evergreen Wellness Walk

    Parks & Recreation
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Evergreen trees not only offer up year-round color, they offer protective factors that benefit human health like phytoncides: natural oils emitted by pine, fir, spruce and cedar trees that boost your immune system. We will find, identify and smell two different evergreen species on a 45-minute hike. Returning to the warmth of the fireplace, we...

  • Family Winter Wellness Snowshoe & Storytime

    Parks & Recreation
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Experience wellness in the winter by snowshoeing through the park with your family. After our excursion, warm up next to the fireplace with hot cocoa and stories. If your child is too young for snowshoes (ages 3 or younger), we will provide pull-behind sleds so they can glide along with us & participate. Free snowshoe...

  • Kicksledding Adventure

    Cleary Lake
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Join the Outdoor Recreation School to explore the park on a Scandinavian-style kicksled and enjoy the wonders of winter around you. If snow/ice conditions don't allow for kicksledding, we will go on a winter hike instead. Reservations required by 24-hours prior. Everyone attending this program must register and pay. Participants ages 11 years and younger...

    $6.00
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