Access Site
MN
Forest Lake #1 - Lakeside Park
City: Forest Lake, MN
County: Washington County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.28038667, -92.98288103
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Rice Creek below Old Hwy. 8 IN Mounds View, MN
10.3 mi away
Sand Creek at Xeon Street IN Coon Rapids, MN
10.4 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
**Lakeside Park** offers a convenient public boat launch on Forest Lake in Forest Lake, Minnesota. This well-developed access site is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and other boaters looking to explore the lake. The park features a dedicated boat dock and lake access, along with ample amenities including parking, picnic areas, and a sandy beach. Multiple picnic shelters and grills are available, making it a good option for groups or those planning an extended visit.
The park is open daily from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM, providing early morning and evening launch windows for paddlers. With benches, open green space, and gazebos scattered throughout, Lakeside Park serves as a comfortable base for a full day on the water. Given the park's focus on beach recreation and its family-friendly facilities, this is a popular spot during warm months, so arriving early may help with parking during peak season.
The park is open daily from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM, providing early morning and evening launch windows for paddlers. With benches, open green space, and gazebos scattered throughout, Lakeside Park serves as a comfortable base for a full day on the water. Given the park's focus on beach recreation and its family-friendly facilities, this is a popular spot during warm months, so arriving early may help with parking during peak season.