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Lake Calhoun parking lot improvements begin

Wheel Fun Rentals

Lake Calhoun is part of the Chain of Lakes and is a popular site for fishing, wind surfing, swimming, sailing, canoeing, walking, jogging, biking and roller- and in-line skating. In 1999, the Chain of Lakes drew over 5.5 million visitors making the Lakes the second most popular visitor destination after the Mall of America.

The distance around Lake Calhoun is 3.2 miles for bicycles and skaters and 3.1 for walkers and runners.

Named winner of 2008 Best Public Park Reader’s Poll in City Pages' ''Best of the Twin Cities''.

Lake Calhoun has three supervised beaches: 32nd, North and Thomas.

Watercraft rental is available through Wheel Fun Rentals.

Tinfish Restaurant is located in the Calhoun Pavilion.

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.

Amenities
  • Archery
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  • Biking Path
  • Boat Dock
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  • Drinking Fountain
  • Eatery/Concessions
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  • Fishing Dock
  • Parkway - Cars
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  • Pay Parking Lot
  • Picnic Area
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  • Restroom Facilities
  • Soccer Field
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  • Softball Field
  • Volleyball Court
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  • Walking Path
  • Wells
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    3000 Calhoun Pkwy.
    Minneapolis, MN 55408

    Phone: 612 230-6400
    Fax: 612 230-6500
    Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

     
    Related facilities:
    Lake Calhoun North Beach
    Lake Calhoun 32nd Beach
    Lake Calhoun Thomas Beach
     
    This facility is located in: Chain of Lakes
    Link to Yahoo! Maps
    What our amenities offer you:
    Archery: Located at 3800 Richfield Rd. (southeast corner of the lake). Target bales are provided; bring your own bull's-eye sheets.

    Biking Path: 3.19 miles of designated paths

    Fishing Dock: 2 docks

    Pay Parking Lot: Automated parking pay stations, patron parking pass and some meters. Click for detailed parking information.

    Picnic Area: Non-reservable picnic area

    Soccer Field: For information and reservations call 612-230-6491.

    Softball Field: For information and reservations call 612-230-6491.

    Volleyball Court: Non-reservable

    Walking Path: 3.10 miles of walking paths

    Wells: 3 wells are located in the area: Lake St. and West Calhoun Blvd; 34th St. and East Calhoun Blvd; West Calhoun and Uptown Ave. at Thomas Beach.

     
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