

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spring at Spring Lake Park Reserve (FREE EVENT) 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Spring at Spring Lake Park Reserve  ???

Come to this event and enjoy all that Spring Lake Park Reserve has to offer. Experience views of the Mississippi River along the newly completed Mississippi River Greenway. Learn about the prairie restoration projects and the reintroduction of bison. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the park in the Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center and get to know this amazing park.

Date:
Saturday, April 26, noon-4 p.m.

Location:
Spring Lake Park Reserve – Schaar's Bluff and Fahey Trailhead
There will be activities throughout the entire park. Shuttles will continuously be provided to and from Schaar's Bluff to Fahey Trailhead throughout the event. The newly completed Mississippi River Greenway connects Schaar's Bluff and Fahey Trailhead and is an 8-mile round trip on the greenway.

Activities (in ideal conditions, subject to change):
Schaar's Bluff:
?SPRINGO at East Picnic Shelter
?Bird watching at the overlook with a naturalist
?Birthday party for Spring Lake Park Reserve in Gathering Center
❓Ask about renting the facility –​ table inside the Gathering Center
?Performance by @The Most I Am, acoustic-indie-soul band with a mission to inspire love, positivity and empowerment, beginning at 1 p.m.

Fahey ​​Trailhead:
?‍♀️Bison educators – stationed at bison classroom on Mississippi River Greenway
?Prairie education – self-guided interpretive signs along Mississippi River Greenway (3 miles round trip — start and end at Fahey Trailhead)
?Explore the completed Mississippi River Greenway
?Group bike rides 1 p.m., 2 p.m.​ &amp; 3 p.m. (5 miles round trip) Group rides will have limited space for safety and enjoyment on the ride. Sign-ups will be on a first come first served basis at the Fahey Trailhead check-in tent. All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver to participate in the group ride. Bikes and helmets will not be provided; please plan to bring your own equipment for the ride. 


Food trucks:
Brick Oven Bus Pizza
California Dip and Eat 

Admission:
Free, no ticket or pre-registration required.

Ages
All ages

Parking:
Free available onsite at both Schaar's Bluff and Fahey Trailhead.

Shuttles: 
Shuttles will run continuously from Schaar's Bluff to Fahey Trailhed. One shuttle will be equipped with a wheelchair lift. 

What to bring:
Come dressed for the weather. This event is outside. Bring bikes and walking shoes to experience the newly completed MRG!

Pets:
Dogs are welcome on a 6-foot leash. They must remain leashed at all times. Owners are required to clean up after their dogs.

Weather cancellation:
The event is light rain or shine. In the event of severe or significantly rainy weather, event staff will determine if the event will be canceled 2-3 hours before the event start time. Updates, including cancellation notices, will be posted as available on the Dakota County Parks-forever wild Facebook page.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cottage-grove/spring-at-spring-lake-park-reserve-free-event/200027924218815
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, dog, parties, music, food-drinks, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 336

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200027924218815?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=cottage+grove-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cottage Grove
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Spring Lake Park Reserve/Schaar's Bluff
- **lat**: 44.76571
- **long**: -92.93716
- **full address**: Spring Lake Park Reserve/Schaar's Bluff, 8395 127th St E, Hastings, MN 55033-9540, United States,Cottage Grove, Minnesota

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Dakota County Parks - forever wild (https://allevents.in/org/dakota-county-parks-forever-wild/7040063)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Spring Lake Park Reserve/Schaar's Bluff, 8395 127th St E, Hastings, MN 55033-9540, United States,Cottage Grove, Minnesota
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Dakota County Parks - forever wild
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, dog, parties, music, food-drinks, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Spring at Spring Lake Park Reserve (FREE EVENT)  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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