Spring arrives gently in Edina — the ice melts on Centennial Lakes, flowering trees line the walking paths around 50th & France, and patio season officially begins. From early-season farmers markets to outdoor art fairs, spring is one of the most rewarding times to visit or simply rediscover the city.
Get Outside
Centennial Lakes Park is the first great destination of spring. The park's 10-acre skating pond transforms into a paddleboat launch point, and the surrounding trails attract cyclists and walkers as soon as the paths clear. Nine Mile Creek Trail, which winds through much of Edina, is especially scenic in April and May when wildflowers line the banks.
Rosland Park and Pamela Park reopen their athletic fields, and Braemar Golf Course typically reopens for the season in April.
- Centennial Lakes Park — paddleboats, paved trails, picnic spots
- Nine Mile Creek Trail — 40+ miles of paved regional trail
- Rosland Park — open lawns, disc golf, sports fields
- Braemar Golf Course — 45-hole complex reopens in spring
Markets, Patios & Dining
The Edina Farmers Market at Centennial Lakes Park opens for the season in late spring, drawing local growers, bakers, and makers on Saturday mornings.
Restaurants across 50th & France and the Galleria extend their patios the moment temperatures cooperate. Whether it's a weekend brunch or a weekday lunch, the outdoor dining scene along 50th & France is one of the most celebrated in the Twin Cities.
Arts & Events
Edina's event calendar fills quickly in spring. The Edina Art Center hosts rotating gallery shows and workshops throughout the season, and community events ramp up through May and June heading toward the Edina Art Fair — a beloved early-summer tradition at 50th & France and Centennial Lakes Park.
Shopping at the Galleria and 50th & France takes on a new energy in spring, as boutiques launch seasonal collections and special promotions tied to the warmer months.
