From I-494, go west on I-394/Highway 12 for four miles. Exit on County 15 West in Wayzata and travel eight miles. Turn left in Mound on County Rd 110, then travel three miles and look for Gale Woods park signs. Turn right at driveway.
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Located on picturesque Whaletail Lake in Minnetrista, Gale Woods is a 410-acre park that features a working educational farm. The farm provides opportunities for visitors of all ages to enjoy experiences that enhance their understanding of agriculture, food production and land stewardship.
Come out and explore the park on your own, schedule a visit for your group or attend a public program.
You can also buy fresh food and yarn, have a picnic by the lake or host a celebration.
Dates
HoursGeneral Park: 5 a.m.- 10 p.m. Barn: The barn is only open for scheduled groups and public programs. Visitor Center: Sundays, noon-5p.m.; Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Rates
There is a fee for public programs and classes. Call 769-559-6700 for more information, or visit threeriversparks.org
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Green Practices
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Gale Woods Farm offers locally raised lamb, beef, turkey, pork and eggs and vegetables for sale as supplies last. The farm also employs eco-friendly landscape and facility design and makes eco-friendly purchasing choices whenever possible.
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Organic or local food & beverage choices
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
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