Minnehaha Park

The 193-acre park features a 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and river overlooks. The park contains oak, elm, silver maple, basswood, hackberry and cottonwood trees, as well as native and prairie woodland wild flowers.

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4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr Minneapolis , MN 55417 United States

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trails picnics biking mississippi river paths bluff hiking fresh air local live music jungle gyms seafood scenic views tours city park waterfalls well slides lines photo opportunities
Nicholle Vesperman

Everything is. It is not only beautiful but we were awestruck by the views from every step. I will be stopping there again. I have told friends and family about it and when they went they agreed.

Adam Steeber

This place is a lot of fun if you don't mind the crowd. It's pretty busy there and the falls are a little underwhelming but the park has a bunch of paths and incredible sandstone bluffs .

Clarissa C

Great for hikes , picnics , cycling. Check out Minnehaha Falls. Sea Salt Eatery is here also. Cheap metered parking ($1/hr)

Nate Folkert

big sandbox play area with diggers, monkey bars , slides , spinners, spring riders, teeter totters, jungle gym , swings , and climbing sculptures

City Pages

Voted Best Bike Trail by City Pages in 2012! A stunning trip always, the path runs under a lush canopy of trees beneath the Mississippi bluffs , entering Fort Snelling state park . Its a genuine escape.

Corey Partin

One of the best sights in Minneapolis! Stand on the bridge to get the best view and enjoy the sounds of local musicians . Definitely bring a camera !

drew tarvin

Great walking trails along the creek connecting the Falls to the Mississippi River .

Chelsea Campbell

Very big and crowded but very nice. Keep the garbage pick up though cause I saw a lot of it by the falls

Bob Bruns

The falls and the trail down the rapids is awesome! Well worth the walk.

HISTORY

One of Minneapolis’ oldest & most popular parks , it attracts over 850,000 thousand visitors annually. The 193-acre park features a 53-foot waterfall , limestone bluffs and river overlooks.

Nick Archer

The wading area just down the creek after the Falls and before Wabun Picnic area is a great area to hang out on a sunny day.

Michael C

Great trails and serene hike in the city

Jennifer J.

Best off leash dog park in the Twin Cities . Nestled along the Mississippi River and features many nature trails - it is paradise for all canines and their people.

Joe St. Onge

The best sea food in the city be ready to wait in line though...well worth it!

Laura Craig

Visiting from Chicagoland. So worth the $5 day pass fee. Plan ahead and take your doggie.

Elizabeth Burstein

Amazing falls

Gina Peterson

A lot of green space and paved paths !

Allison Goetsch

Don't forget your camera ! Great photo opportunities !

Mike M

Price for parking has gone up every year....park in the neighborhood straight across from parking machine, only adds 3 mins to your walk. Take the "local" route.

Katie Lynch

Check it out in January!!! VERY icey, but you can slide down the stairs on your butt...or bring a sled!!!

Tim Schmoyer

If taking pictures of the falls, come in the morning or early afternoon because the sun sets directly over the waterfall .

bryan kennedy

Bring your dog, or borrow a friend's and visit the insanely big and really pretty off leash dog park . The sprawling wilderness buts right up to the Mississippi River .

Alex Tsai

Fantastic place for senior photos. So many great places to shoot

Brenda Nelson

Beautiful year round

Kelly McGuire

Show up on Labor Day Monday for the Laughing Waters Bluegrass Festival .

Robin Edman

Love biking here!

Leilani Andrews

It's amazing!!!!!

Allison

Cool waterfall

Mike M

Great place to hack some portals!

Mike M

If you have the gear come now. Good ice climbing practice. Nice chamber under frozen falls.

Charles Johnson

1pm is a good time to eat at Seasalt. The lines are short then.

FitCities

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

Nicole de Beaufort

Take out of town guests here and wait for it... hear them talk about how cool the Twin Cities are compared to where they live.

Michael Gacek

Beautiful and full of people!

C F

Watch out for the creepy shrunken head statue . I hear it eats small children.

Ro A-c

dnt get to close to the edge when its wet...

Mike Walsh

Stand behind the frozen waterfall !

Wendy Verhulst

checked out the falls

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Beautiful walking trails and waterfalls. Makes for a relaxing walk. Parking is cheap. - Jeremy Lebens

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Seafood
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The tacos are great here! They give you two huge portions- perfect to share. - Tami Danger

8.2
Picnic Area
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Parking can be a problem. Get there early to get a table - Jeff K

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7.4
Ice Cream
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The staff sure is kind. Ask them about an item if you are second guessing it. - Mark Idstrom

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Mall
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The salmon with honey crisp apples is out of this world! - Laurie