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William O'Brien
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User Reviews
Emily Braverman
Had a great hike! Very easy trail, lots of families walking by. State parking pass is $7 for daily or $37 annual. Clean restrooms friendly staff. For hiking info download the AllTrails app. 🥾
Matias A
William O’Brien State Park is a charming getaway that beautifully showcases nature’s splendor. The park offers inviting walking trails, serene picnic spots, and well-maintained facilities that make it a wonderful destination for families and solo adventurers alike. Whether you’re in the mood for a quiet stroll or a day of outdoor recreation, this park provides a peaceful and refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle.
Matt Lindholm
William O'Brien State Park is a peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the Twin Cities. While is just 15 or 20 minutes from some major suburbs, you will feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. The best kind of feeling. Enjoy the many trails with a variety of challenge levels, swimming beach, access to the St Croix, interpretive center, and the landscape.
Christina Brandt
Absolutely lovely state park! My husband surprised me with a book he found online that you can track memories in for each state park in MN and it allows you to give a rating scale for each one. This is by far top of the list currently. The paths are so incredibly wide. Not something we've found at other state parks, at least not yet. The scenery alone is just heavenly. We went on an unusually warm day in December (2024) and had tons of fun exploring many paths. Part of the park was closed for the winter but it definitely did not take away from our fun as there is more than enough to do. We couldn't hike it all in the few hours we were there so looking forward to another trip out and can't wait to see what it looks like on the summer/fall. Highly recommend! Would score it very high for accessibility based on the trails we took.
Lindsay S
We love this park. Good hikes, decent campsites. This is our last of the season and it's so pretty with all the colors. The hikes are good, had cabins that are nice. We went again and saw the other post of the park. The day use area. Nice small beach on a lake and then a boat access to the river nearby. More trails to explore.