Spent most of my childhood and tteen years in this park. A true treasure. There are 2 giant snapping turtles in the lake that only a few have been lucky enough to see.. once an aligator was pulled
Head to the east side of Kissena Lake when there's snow on the ground to find a sled-friendly hill. Enter the park at Metcalf and 164th Streets. Read more
Go fish! Bluegill sunfish and black crappie flourish in this 8.5 acre lake, along with the city’s largest carp. Use lures, not bait, or you run the risk of catching one of the lake’s many turtles. Read more
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