Wildwood Amusement Park
Wildwood Amusement Park was an amusement park and picnic ground that existed from 1889 to 1932 on the southeast shore of White Bear Lake in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, United States. Worth the trip, U.S. Bank Stadium is 16 mi off. Expect 68–82°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to September.
A theme park inside Mahtomedi
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°. When to go ↓
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
Maplewood is the nearest base
Maplewood is 4 miles southwest, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Wildwood Amusement Park
Wildwood Amusement Park was an amusement park and picnic ground that existed from 1889 to 1932 on the southeast shore of White Bear Lake in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, United States. The park was built and operated by the Minneapolis and St. Paul Suburban Railroad Company, a subdivision of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, which ran a streetcar line from Mahtomedi to nearby St. Paul. It was the sister park of Big Island Amusement Park on Lake Minnetonka, as both were intended to draw crowds of people to opposite ends of the Minneapolis-St. Paul streetcar system on weekends. Wildwood Amusement Park proved to be more successful than Big Island Amusement Park, which closed in 1911, and lasted until 1932 when financial losses brought about its demise.
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- Theme park
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Lodging near Wildwood Amusement Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Minneapolis (92) and St. Paul (36).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Grand Casino Arena
- 3Huntington Bank Stadium
- 4Target Field
- 5Allianz Field
- 6Minnesota State Capitol
- 7Fort Snelling
- 8Nickelodeon Universe
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Wildwood Amusement Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtomedi | in town | — | — | 8,189 | $476K | — |
| Minneapolis | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| St. Paul | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 306,684 | $295K | D |
| Stillwater | 6 mi east | 10 min | 18 11 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 19,354 | $414K | B+ |
| Roseville | 10 mi west | 15 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
| Bloomington | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| Woodbury | 11 mi south | 15 min | 11 11 hotels | 81,558 | $450K | B |
| Hudson | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 13 9 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 15,019 | $393K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
These lie within 20 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw116 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
210 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
314 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
416 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
512 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
610 mi MuseumMinnesota State Capitol
716 mi LandmarkFort Snelling
820 mi Theme parkNickelodeon UniversePhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Minnesota State Capitol: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0
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Questions people have about Wildwood Amusement Park
Is Wildwood Amusement Park open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Wildwood Amusement Park in Mahtomedi?
Yes. It’s inside Mahtomedi, MN.
When is the best time to visit Wildwood Amusement Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–82°.
What is the closest airport to Wildwood Amusement Park?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Wildwood Amusement Park?
Minneapolis (16 mi, 92 places to stay), St. Paul (10 mi, 36 places to stay) and Stillwater (6 mi, 18 places to stay).
Notes from people in Mahtomedi
People in Mahtomedi have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.