Theodore Wirth Park
Theodore Wirth Park is the regional park located in Minneapolis and Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States. The town it belongs to is Golden Valley. It comes under Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
A garden inside Golden Valley
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°, with about 54" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Minneapolis is the nearest base
Minneapolis is 3 miles east, with 92 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1899
Theodore Wirth Park dates from 1899 and is run by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. About ↓
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 ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) has airline service, about 8 miles from Theodore Wirth Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Here are the months at Theodore Wirth Park, with their weather.
Theodore Wirth Park
Theodore Wirth Park is the regional park located in Minneapolis and Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States. Formally named Theodore Wirth Regional Park, it includes two golf courses (an 18-hole course and a 9-hole par 3 course), Wirth Lake, Birch Pond, cross-country ski trails, mountain biking trails, snow tubing hills, and other amenities. The park is managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and forms a significant portion of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, linking the Chain of Lakes area with the Victory Memorial Parkway.
- Type
- Garden
- Established
- 1899
- Area
- 759 acres
- Run by
- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Theodore Wirth Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Minneapolis (92) and Bloomington (60).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Target Field
- 3Huntington Bank Stadium
- 4Bde Maka Ska
- 5Grand Casino Arena
- 6Saint Anthony Falls
- 7Nickelodeon Universe
- 8Allianz Field
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Theodore Wirth Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 21,325 | $431K | B+ |
| Minneapolis | 3 mi east | 5 min | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| Bloomington | 10 mi south | 15 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| St. Paul | 11 mi east | 15 min | 36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 306,684 | $295K | D |
| Roseville | 9 mi east | 15 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
| Brooklyn Center | 6 mi north | 10 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 motel | 31,846 | $274K | D |
| Eagan | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 67,109 | $397K | C+ |
| St. Louis Park | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 50,027 | $387K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Theodore Wirth Park
These well-known places are within 12 miles.
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
22 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
35 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
43 mi LakeBde Maka Ska
511 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
63 mi WaterfallSaint Anthony Falls
79 mi Theme parkNickelodeon Universe
88 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz FieldPhoto 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 · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Saint Anthony Falls: The original uploader was Mulad at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0
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Planning a visit to Theodore Wirth Park
Is Theodore Wirth Park in Golden Valley?
Yes. It’s inside Golden Valley, MN.
When is the best time to visit Theodore Wirth Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Theodore Wirth Park?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Theodore Wirth Park?
Minneapolis (3 mi, 92 places to stay), Bloomington (10 mi, 60 places to stay) and St. Paul (11 mi, 36 places to stay).
Tips from Golden Valley
There are no tips yet, so start one in Golden Valley’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.