Lake Harriet

Walk around Lake Harriet at sunset so you end up at the band shell for a little summer music . Then head up the hill to Sebastian Joe's for ice cream (two scoops, of course).

Don't pass up the Lyndale Park Gardens : rose , Japanese rock, and a Bird sanctuary nature trail that will take you back to the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Ride the trolley!

Whether you just want to take a stroll, get some great icecream , feed the ducks or rent a sail boat, this is the place. It's a wonderful place to set and enjoy the beautiful trees and scenary.

My favorite lake ! A stressful place to ride a bike but a great place to walk. The kite festival held each January rules.

Leave a note for the elf in his tree house - just west of the biffy on the south side of the lake . Then check back for his response. Yes, you'll get one.

Lake Harriet was voted as having Best Bike Trail by City Pages readers in 2010. Be happy. Pedal fast. And if you get thirsty, just pump some fresh water from any of the three water wells .

Great walking/running path. A little less than 3 miles around. Connects to lake Calhoun near the bandshell.

The lake was donated to Minneapolis in 1885. There's an "elf house " carved into the base of an ash tree . For years one could leave a letter for the elf supposedly living there & sometimes get a reply.

It was beautiful night tonight! And they have beer at the band shell now!

It's like the parent-and-kid version of Lake Calhoun .

Carve some time out in your schedule to walk, run or skate around all three lakes

Even pretty in winter. Can't wait to see in spring.

Try to find the "elf house " at the base of a tree . Kids will love it!

Why do we have to have walking rules !? 😞😝

Beautiful views , peaceful walking

It's home town at it's best!

Find a small residential beach ! Much quieter !!

Free Parking !

The water is splash-tastic!

Beautiful place to burn off those extra calories!

Beautiful AM pink/red many days in 2013.

Walking around the lake reduces stress...

Please read the fricking signs and DON'T FEED THE DUCKS.

Its a great place to bike ... Catch one of the concerts .

Gnome house 👌

Calmer then Calhoun & better views if you dig nature.

Just sight seeing before the snow flys

Try a peppermint bon bon ice cream cone at the Lake Harriet Bandshell refereshment booth . It's delish.

Pavers and benches at Lake Harriet are still available for purchase from People for Parks . Read more

Look out for farting joggers.

when its frozen, take your dog on the ice!

Boobs, ducks and milfs

Hot and sweaty

Swim to the raft !

take sailing classes from mpls parks and rec!

Ride the Trolly.

Buy an Oblique longboard at The Alt and push it around Harriet.