Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park

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Park alert

A portion of the Vadnais Lake Section will be closed on Oct. 2, 3 and 9 due to water rescue training exercises by first responders. Ramsey County residents living near Vadnais Lake or driving through the area may notice first responder activity. Residents should not be alarmed.

If you're using the park, please follow all posted signage about the closure. This training is closed to the public and the media.

Location and hours

The park is open 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Snail Lake section:
4191 Snail Lake Blvd.
Shoreview, MN 55126

Sucker Lake section:
4500 Rice St.
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

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Park amenities

Watercraft of any type is prohibited on Sucker Lake, East Vadnais Lake and West Vadnais Lake. Shoreline fishing is permitted in designated areas only.

Snail Lake

  • Boat launch.
  • Swimming beach.
  • Volleyball court.
  • Large playground.
  • Pavilion and picnic shelter.
  • Biking and hiking trails.
  • Parking for 62 vehicles near pavilion, 99 vehicles near beach, with 8 boat trailer parking slots.

Sucker Lake

  • Two picnic shelters.
  • Parking for 115 cars.
  • Small playground.
  • Biking and hiking trails.

Picnic facilities

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Shelters

Two picnic shelters are available for rental at Sucker Lake. Both offer the same amenities.

Rental fee: $184 plus tax

  • Capacity: 80.
  • 10 six-foot picnic tables, plus three picnic tables outside shelter.
  • Two medium-size grills side-by-side.
  • Five electrical outlets.
  • Two drinking fountains.

Snail Lake Shelter

Rental fee: $125 plus tax

  • Capacity: 50.
  • Eight, six-foot picnic tables.
  • Two grills side-by-side.
  • Four electrical outlets with serving counter.
  • Water fountain with bucket filler.

Pavilion

Pavilion​ at Snail Lake.

Rental fee: $406 plus tax

  • ​32 six-foot picnic tables.
  • Six adjacent square tables with seating for four.
  • Four 28” x 36” grills.
  • Kitchen including two-burner electric stove, one sink, a large home-style refrigerator/freezer, four electrical outlets and serving window.
  • Drinking fountain.
  • Pig roasting area (requires a permit).
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