Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Minneapolis

Carly C. • August 13, 2014Great walking/running path. A little less than 3 miles around. Connects to lake Calhoun near the bandshell.

Mikee M. • September 6, 2009great for jogging around and biking on the lake parkway

Chase T. • August 26, 2009Top of the mound has a great view of the city and river, also a great spot to have a beer.

Fernando C. • April 2, 2016Beautiful views from the park. Great place to come for a stroll, people watch, and just enjoy being outside.

Adam S. • July 19, 2016Beautiful park! It has some really nice nature trails and there's a bit urban exploring if that's what you're into. Perfect for a family picnic or just a stroll by yourself.

Kassandra • July 7, 2015A must see, the place is known for the giant cherry on the spoon but there's a lot of really great art to see! P.s. The indoor area is closed early and never open on Mondays!

Nate F. • July 27, 2015nice spot to stop on a sunset bike ride

Amanda • May 7, 2013City Pages Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests - 2013

Paul J. • May 12, 2017Great, open place to just sit and relax. The day I went had a record 8 food trucks during lunch.

Göran G. • June 27, 2018This jewel of the Powderhorn neighborhood is wonderful for long walks and other activities, it’s quite and friendly. It’s beautiful in all four seasons. Please don’t feed the ducks 🦆 though.

Amanda K. • June 1, 2014Beautiful scene and delicious food!

Melting Hearts USA S. • August 13, 2014Awesome people watching! Also great for biking, running, long boarding, etc!

Arielle L. • July 6, 2018Beautiful rose gardens off the Harriet lake walking path. A spring time must in minneapolis!

John H. • July 31, 2016Trail with lots to see and do.

Melissa M. • April 15, 2013Best doggie daycare/boarding place in the Twin Cities, no question. Love this place!

Stephen K. • August 24, 2014The most interesting and least populated of the lake trails in the area

Stephen K. • August 29, 2014Picturesque downtown park with solid recreation options, too

Lily • June 30, 2015Great playground and swim area.

Rachel E. • August 16, 2013Great place for people watching or having picnic. Also perfect place to meet friends for game.

Jesse G. • November 28, 2013Nice people, usually smart dog owners. Great dog socialization. At times dogs get into pecking order, but they are pack animals. I like the breed diversity at this park.

Sammi • May 7, 2013Best and prettiest place for a run in the city

Beth • July 9, 2012Not many people here on a Monday morning! Great place to relax!

Santa E. • October 30, 2013Great place to start your work-out. Meet your friends, or encounter strangers. There are folks at the beach most days by 5:45 AM.

Yon H. • August 19, 2011Skinny Dip late at night - so quiet, and the Best lake in Mpls!

Zachariah S. • December 23, 2014A classic Minneapolis icon. A must-see for out-of-towners!

Mike M. • July 24, 2011The picnic tables next to the beach are best. Close to the swings.

Cecilia G. • June 10, 2014Awesome park, has everything a family could ask for!

Paul J. • February 27, 2017While here, take time to see the public art

Clara Z. • May 17, 2021Awesome park, the landscape is beautiful, the name it's just perfect, I enjoyed a lot to walk there, seeing and smelling so many flowers. Also the houses in the area are amazing.