Explore Woodbury’s Newly Redesigned and Renovated Central Park
About Woodbury Central Park
Address: 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury, MN 55125
Throughout our dark and cold Midwest winters, it’s essential to find places where our kids can run off some steam and play out of the snow and the cold. Recently reopened after a massive renovation project, it’s always sunny and 70 degrees at Woodbury’s Central Park, a beloved community hub with play spaces, indoor gardens, and a connected public library. The star of the show is “Lookout Ridge”- their newly redesigned indoor playground where kids can play all year-round.
Lookout Ridge
With stunning floor to ceiling walls and murals, you almost feel like you are in the great outdoors while exploring Lookout Ridge, Central Park’s indoor playground. The perfect spot when it’s snowy or rainy outside, their gigantic playground features more than 75 play elements, like slides, tunnels, and bridges. While older kids will love climbing and exploring every nook, there are also some thoughtful areas for littler guests, featuring soft floors and age-appropriate play structures.
The theme of the playground highlights the beautiful rivers and lakes across our state, and it features tree design elements, cliffs, and caves. Additional amenities like a cafe and updated bathrooms inside the play area and near the play structure are big pluses for parents!
The playground has become so popular that capacity can become limited- especially on weekends, holidays, and during school breaks. According to the city, during these busy times, admission may be temporarily paused and re-entry cannot be guaranteed when the playground is at capacity.
Birthday Parties
Look no further than Lookout Ridge when planning your child’s next birthday party! The city of Woodbury offers a variety of options for celebrations, including exclusive use of the playground, or shared access. The price includes exclusive use of the facility’s party room for both options. Pricing and booking information can be found here.
Library Connection
Central Park is connected to Washington County’s R.H. Stafford Library, and that means you can make a full day out of a trip to Central Park. They offer a robust kids area, book selection, and story time options for toddlers and babies. It’s a great spot sink into a good book or pick some up to take home after a trip to Lookout Ridge.
Special Events
Central Park plays host to special events throughout the year, and one favorite is their Art and Craft Fair, held the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Attendees can find paintings, pottery, and jewelry from local artists, making it the perfect place to pick up some unique holiday gifts.
Woodbury Central Park Highlights
- Newly-redesigned community space featuring Lookout Ridge indoor playground, indoor gardens, community meeting spaces, and amphitheater
- Connected to Washington County’s R.H. Stafford Library
- Connected to YMCA – Woodbury
- Birthday Parties at Lookout Ridge
- Special Events
Know Before You Go
- Woodbury Central Park Website
- $8 per child, no charge for adults
- Hours: Open Monday – Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
- Free parking available
- Follow Woodbury Parks & Rec on social media for updates and events: Facebook
Mary McGuire is a mother of two young girls and freelance journalist based in the Twin Cities. Her current interests include searching for lost pacifiers, cleaning up crushed Cheerios, and sharing everything our great state has to offer with other families. Born and raised in Edina, Mary has worked in broadcast television for more than a decade at TV stations across the country.
