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(612) 370-4903
1339 Theodore Wirth Pkwy
Minneapolis,
MN
55422
44.9922
-93.3214
Neighborhood: Robbinsdale - Crystal - New Hope
Last updated 2.19.11
Category:
City Legislators, Outdoors, City Offices, Botanical Gardens, Nature Centers
What People Are Saying About Eloise Butler Wildflower Gdn
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In Short – Schoolteacher Eloise Butler feared that the wild beauty of Minnesota would fall to the ax of city life, and she set about to save it. As a result, in 1907 the Minneapolis Park Board created a preserve for native flora that Butler tended all her life. Originally three acres, the sanctuary has grown to nearly 15 acres. Now it's also home to refuge-seeking eco-junkies, birdwatchers, couples, runners (lots of steep, challenging paths) and families.
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- Metered spots and parking pay stations surround the park and range from 50 cents to $1.25 an hour. There's also free parking at the beach, which is about three minutes away.
- When to Go:
- Guided tours are given daily at 6pm, or try the varying weekend programs, which include moonlight walks.
