Springbrook Nature Center
Springbrook Nature Center is a 127-acre (0.51 km2) park and nature reserve located in Fridley, Minnesota. Look also at U.S. Bank Stadium, 10 mi away. Expect 69–82°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to September.
A museum inside Fridley
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 54" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Fridley
Springbrook Nature Center is inside Fridley, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
A visit to Springbrook Nature Center can follow the seasons below.
Springbrook Nature Center
Springbrook Nature Center is a 127-acre (0.51 km2) park and nature reserve located in Fridley, Minnesota. Springbrook features an interpretive building, over three miles (5 km) of hiking trails through wooded and wetland areas, and various public shelters. The mission of Springbrook Nature Center is to preserve the integrity of and enable access to the natural resource base.
Throughout the year, Springbrook hosts various educational programs and community events. It receives approximately 150,000 visitors per year.
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- 127 acres
Rooms near Springbrook Nature Center
The closest lodging is in Fridley (5) and Minneapolis (92).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Target Field
- 3Huntington Bank Stadium
- 4Grand Casino Arena
- 5Bde Maka Ska
- 6Saint Anthony Falls
- 7Allianz Field
- 8Nickelodeon Universe
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Springbrook Nature Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridley | in town | — | 5 5 hotels | 30,829 | $303K | D |
| Minneapolis | 11 mi south | 15 min | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| Brooklyn Center | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 motel | 31,846 | $274K | D |
| St. Paul | 15 mi southeast | 20 min | 36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 306,684 | $295K | D |
| Roseville | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
| Bloomington | 20 mi south | 30 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| Maple Grove | 9 mi west | 15 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 73,893 | $418K | B− |
| Coon Rapids | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 campground | 64,193 | $306K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Every place here is under 19 miles away.
Big draw110 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
210 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
310 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
415 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
513 mi LakeBde Maka Ska
610 mi WaterfallSaint Anthony Falls
713 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
819 mi Theme parkNickelodeon UniversePhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Saint Anthony Falls: The original uploader was Mulad at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0
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Know before you visit Springbrook Nature Center
Is Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley?
Yes. It’s inside Fridley, MN.
When is the best time to visit Springbrook Nature Center?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Springbrook Nature Center?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 17 miles away.
Where should I stay near Springbrook Nature Center?
Minneapolis (11 mi, 92 places to stay), Brooklyn Center (4 mi, 12 places to stay) and St. Paul (15 mi, 36 places to stay).
From people who live in Fridley
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Fridley’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.