 Minnehaha Park Restoration
Overlooking the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park is one of Minneapolis’ oldest and most popular parks, attracting over 850,000 thousand visitors annually. It is located at the intersection of Hiawatha Ave. and Minnehaha Parkway.
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.
Visitors take advantage of abundant activities in the summer, including concerts, picnics, walking and viewing the Falls. It's also become a popular site for weddings. Walking the lower trails in autumn reveals beautifully changing leaves.
Renovations at the Wabun picnic area include a new wading pool, disc golf course, four new picnic shelters, a new restroom building, a volleyball court and a bike/pedestrian trail.
Bike rental is available through Wheel Fun Rentals.
Reservable picnic areas are available at the park and the Wabun area.
An off-leash dog park is located on the south end of the park.
Minnehaha Falls Area Map
Sea Salt Eatery is open April-October offering a varied menu of fresh seafood.
Best Seafood Restaurant – Sea Salt Eatery
In addition to natural beauty, the park is home to several sculptures. A mask of Chief Little Crow (pictured far left) is positioned near Minnehaha Falls. The mask commemorates the chief, who was killed in the year following the 1862 Dakota conflict, and is in an area considered to be sacred to American Indians.
Historical Profile: More information about this and other parks is included in Parks, Lakes, Trails and So Much More, a richly detailed account of the histories of Minneapolis’ renown recreational system.
Pictured: Taoyateduta – Little Crow Mask By Ed Archie Noisecat (left), Hiawatha and Minnehaha (center), Minnehaha Falls (right) | Amenities |
| Bandstand | |
Biking Path |
| Drinking Fountain | |
Eatery/Concessions |
| Garden | |
Parkway - Cars |
| Pay Parking Lot | |
Picnic Area |
| Restroom Facilities | |
Sculpture |
| Tot Lot/Playground | |
Volleyball Court |
| Walking Path | | |
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