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Throughout Lake County’s small towns, you’ll find up-close Lake Superior scenery, bike and walking paths, picnic areas and playgrounds.
You’ll find most of Lake County’s city parks are in Two Harbors; however, you’ll also find several picnic spots and playgrounds at local campgrounds and along Lake Superior.
Families with children (who may not ready to visit Gooseberry Falls yet!) will find the smaller parks a perfect place to play!


City parks in lake county
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Gaze upon miles of North Shore coastline at the daring height of 130 feet off the Split Rock Lighthouse cliffside. Take in the charming architectural …
Paul Van Hoven Park
Paul Van Hoven Park is located on Waterfront Drive in Two Harbors and offers excellent ship-watching views, children’s playground, picnic area, and parking.
Semer’s Beach Park
Semer’s Beach Park, a popular sandy swimming hole, is located in a protected bay on the south shore of Shagawa Lake (St. Louis County). It …
Agate Bay Beach
Agate Bay is a rocky lakeside beach with a long pier leading to a lighthouse. It offers a newly renovated boat ramp with some of …
Black Beach
One of the most unique beaches along the North Shore, Black Beach earns its name from the fine black sand that resulted from taconite tailings …
Burlington Bay Beach
Burlington Bay is a laid-back bay North Shore beach offering rocky & sandy shorelines. In the summer, it’s a perfect spot to launch a kayak …
Tettegouche State Park
At Tettegouche State Park, you’ll discover the spectacular overlooks at Shovel Point, featuring rocky cliffs and inland bluffs; the plunging 60-foot High Falls of the …


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