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Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests
Autumn Music and Movies in the Park debuting at Lake Harriet

Lake Harriet Concessions Citizen Advisory Council

As one of the picturesque lakes in the renowned Chain of Lakes, Lake Harriet features 67 acres of land and 344 acres of water. It is noted for biking and walking trails, a variety of water activities and summer concerts at the stunning band shell.

Trails around the lake are 2.99 miles for bikers and skaters and 2.75 miles for walkers and runners. A totlot is located near the band shell. Visitors can purchase refreshments at the concessions building, pump fresh drinking water at the well, and enjoy nightly concerts from early June to Labor Day.

Lake Harriet offers two supervised beaches: North and Southeast.

Watercraft rental is available through Wheel Fun Rentals.

Lake Harriet and the band shell also provide a stunning backdrop for weddings.

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
  • Bandstand
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  • Biking Path
  • Boat Dock
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  • Drinking Fountain
  • Eatery/Concessions
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  • Fishing Dock
  • Garden
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  • Parkway - Cars
  • Pay Parking Lot
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  • Picnic Area
  • Restroom Facilities
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  • Tennis Court
  • Tot Lot/Playground
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  • Walking Path
  • Water Pump
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  • Wells
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    43rd St. W and E Lake Harriet Parkway
    Minneapolis, MN 55409

    Phone: 612 230-6475
    Fax: 612 230-6500
    Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

     
    Related facilities:
    Lake Harriet North Beach
    Lake Harriet Southeast Beach
    Lyndale Park
     
    This facility is located in: Chain of Lakes
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    What our amenities offer you:
    Bandstand: For reservations and information call 612-313-7796.

    Biking Path: 2.99 miles of designated biking paths.

    Fishing Dock: 2 fishing docks

    Garden: Lyndale Park Gardens, located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet

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

    Picnic Area: Reservable picnic shelter at Beard's Plaisance on the west side of the park has grills, tables, water, electricity. Call 612-230-6400 for reservations. A new picnic shelter on the north shore is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

    Tennis Court: 2 courts available

    Walking Path: 2.75 miles of walking paths.

    Wells: 3 wells are located in the area: picnic grounds on William Berry Drive; 4200 West Harriet Parkway, which is on during Winter; East Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Parkway.

     
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