Medicine Lake is the second largest lake in Hennepin County.
The lake has a total surface area of approximately 924 acres.
The park provides one of the primary public boat launches for recreational lake access.
The facility serves as a frequent site for community-led recreation programming in the summer months.
East Medicine Lake Park is a municipal lakeside recreation area in Plymouth, Minnesota, situated on the eastern shoreline of Medicine Lake. The park provides public water access through a dedicated boat launch and a sandy swimming beach. Recreational amenities include a playground, tennis courts, and open green space suitable for picnicking. A paved trail winds through the park, connecting to the broader Plymouth regional trail network. The site is managed by the City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department. The facility features on-site restrooms and designated parking areas. Its waterfront location offers unobstructed views of the lake's western shore. Fishing is a permitted activity from the park's shoreline areas.
The shoreline edge near the public boat launch during the hour before sunset.
Bring water shoes for the swimming beach as the lake bottom can be silty or rocky.
Parking lots can fill quickly on peak weekend afternoons during the summer.
The park is an ideal spot for viewing sunsets across the lake due to its eastern position.
Do not attempt to park on East Medicine Lake Boulevard outside of designated stalls, as parking enforcement is active.
Beach and water facilities are primarily active from late spring through early autumn; boat launch access may be restricted during winter freeze.
No glass containers on the beach; pets must be leashed in all park areas.
