Rogers: Prairie, Trails and Crow River

Rogers combines expansive prairie landscapes with opportunities for active days and insights into the town’s history. Within the city limits, the Crow Hassan Park Reserve includes a 2,182-acre regional park. There are also city parks and trails, a farmers market, and summer activities for families. When choosing a destination for your vacation, you can weigh whether nature experiences, local history, or activities in town should shape your stay.

Prairie and River Landscape

Nearly 100 wildflower species grow in the Crow Hassan Park Reserve. The protected area is also home to one of Minnesota’s most diverse restored prairies. This landscape provides the setting for a range of ways to enjoy the outdoors: you might be interested in hiking through the prairie or getting to know the Crow River as part of the natural scenery. If you want to experience Rogers for its natural attractions, you’ll find a clear focus for planning your trip here.

On Foot, on Horseback, and on the Water

For hiking, the Crow Hassan Park Reserve lists nearly 18 miles of trails in summer and almost 10 miles in winter. In addition, there are more than 15 miles of summer trails through the restored tallgrass prairie and along the scenic Crow River that can be used for horseback riding. These figures refer to different activities described here, so choose the one that suits your planned outing.

For paddling on the Crow River, the park reserve offers a boat launch for craft that are carried to the water. In the city, the parks and open spaces include a 66-mile trail network. The city also has 32 parks covering a total of 601 acres. If you’d like to consider urban green spaces as well as the large natural area, you can keep these two scales in mind when planning.

Fletcher and Local Products in Rogers

Fletcher is located at the intersection of Territorial Road and County Road 116, also known as Fletcher Lane. It is considered the finest example of a traditional crossroads hamlet in Hennepin County. The Minnesota Historical Society also considers Fletcher suitable for designation as a historic district. For travelers interested in local history, this distinction offers another reason to explore Rogers and its surroundings.

At the Rogers Farmers Market, farmers, producers, artists, craftspeople, and select Rogers businesses sell their own products directly to the public. One specific requirement concerns where products come from: everything sold there must be grown and/or produced by the vendor within 50 miles of Rogers’ city limits. The market offers a concrete glimpse of products from Rogers and its surrounding area.

Summer Activities and Location

Free concerts and entertainment for children take place throughout the summer at the 21st Century Bank Event Center in Rogers. The TruStone Center brings together ice sports, indoor recreation, walking tracks, and community events, welcoming residents and visitors under one roof. Families can consider these activities as possible additions to a nature-focused stay, without planning every day around hikes or outdoor excursions.

Rogers’ location is also relevant when choosing it as a travel destination: Interstate 94 and Trunk Highway 101 meet here. These roads connect the city to employment centers and attractions in the Twin Cities, as well as recreation destinations in northern Minnesota. If you’re considering a vacation rental in Rogers, think about which of these directions matters for your trip.

More local pages: Excelsior, Eden Prairie, Wayzata, Crystal, Plymouth, Plymouth, Osseo and Golden Valley.

For the broader travel overview: Hennepin.