Matthews Park Playground

✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

This Seward-area park recently celebrated a grand opening of its improved pool and playground, which sit alongside a seasonal wading pool, sand volleyball court and recreation center. Gardens, picnic tables and grills round out a family-friendly footprint.

Accessibility

Accessibility unknown. We have no confirmed accessibility information for this playground. We would rather say so than leave you to guess — if you know, please tell us. Send us what you know →

What's on site

Mapped here. OpenStreetMap records toilets on site, drinking water, benches, parking at this playground.

When to go

Comfortable weather in Minneapolis runs roughly April to October. Winter lows average 6°F, so the cold months are short-visit territory.

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Other playgrounds nearby

There are 12 other playgrounds within 5 miles and 23 within 15. These are ranked by accessibility and facilities first, then by distance:

• Wabun Picnic Area Playground — 3.1 mi · Minneapolis · accessible, shade, restrooms
• Minnehaha Regional Park Playground — 3.1 mi · Minneapolis · accessible, restrooms, parking
• Brackett Field Park Playground — 0.8 mi · Minneapolis · toddler, restrooms, splash-pad-nearby
• Boom Island Park Playground — 3.4 mi · Minneapolis · restrooms, parking
• South Saint Anthony Park Play Area — 1.6 mi · Saint Paul · toddler

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