Lake Calhoun Parkway
Lake Harriet Parkway
William Berry Parkway
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Shorelines of Brownie Lake, Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake Harriet, including the trails connecting them and Lyndale Park.
Phone: 612-230-6400
Email: info@minneapolisparks.org
6 am-midnight in developed areas
6 am-10 pm in undeveloped areas
Ordinance PB-2-33
Lake Calhoun Parkway
Lake Harriet Parkway
William Berry Parkway
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Canoe, kayak, bike, boat, and paddle board rentals offered through Wheel Fun Rentals
See what’s currently in the works for this park. Some projects may be under the name of the regional park or service area it lives within. View Current Projects

Your NPP20 money at work:
Maintenance is increasing at all neighborhood parks, thanks to additional annual funding from the 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan (NPP20). This initiative also funds ongoing rehabilitation and major project to restore neighborhood parks and help address racial and economic equity.
Size: 1555.30 acres
Trails: Pedestrian (14.81 miles), Bike (15.27 miles)
Neighborhood: Bryn-Mawr, Cedar-Isles-Dean, East Harriet, East Isles, ECCO, Kenwood, Linden Hills, Lowery Hill, Outside Minneapolis City Limits, West Calhoun
Service Area: Southwest
Commissioner District: 4 and 6
The Chain of Lakes is one of seven byway districts along the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board hits the road every summer with a free movie and concert series that travels to parks across the city with Music and Movies in the Parks.
Annual Patron Parking Permit: Enjoy parking privileges in specially designated spaces at some of our most popular regional parks. View parking permit details.
Athletic Rentals: To reserve a field, court, or rink visit our athletic permit page. Application [PDF]
Beach Group Use Permit: Apply for a free permit to ensure we can accommodate your birthday party or group of 10 or more at the beach. Application
Canoe/Kayak Storage Rack Permit: An annual permit allows you to store your canoe or kayak. View canoe/kayak permit details.
Outdoor Use and Event Space: Learn how to reserve park space for corporate events, community celebrations, and more. Application [PDF]
Outdoor Weddings: Make your outdoor ceremony unique and memorable. View wedding permit details. Wedding Ceremony Application [PDF]
Parkway Use: You must obtain a permit for special use of the parkway including closures, and dumpsters, trucks, limousines or carriages on the parkway. View parkway permit details. Permit Application [PDF]
Picnics: Reserve a picnic site for your upcoming birthday party, reunion, company picnic, or other special event. View picnic permit details. Permit Application [PDF]
Sailboat Buoy Permit: An annual permit allows you to store your sailboat on the lake. View sailboat buoy permit details.
Five of the twelve Minneapolis beaches can be found in the Chain of Lakes.
Five of the twelve Minneapolis beaches can be found in the Chain of Lakes.
Picturesque Lake Harriet Band Shell is the signature venue for the Music and Movies in the Parks concert series.
The Chain of Lakes is one of seven byway districts along the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway and features 15 miles of lakeside pedestrian and bike trails.
Five of the twelve Minneapolis beaches can be found in the Chain of Lakes.
Picturesque Lake Harriet Band Shell is the signature venue for the Music and Movies in the Parks concert series.
Five of the twelve Minneapolis beaches can be found in the Chain of Lakes.
Log rolling is a sport with strong historical roots in the Midwest, but is new and unique to many. Sign up for a class at Bde Maka Ska or Lake Nokomis.
The canals connecting the lakes in the Chain of Lakes provide a shady, calm retreat.
The Chain of Lakes is one of seven byway districts along the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway and features 15 miles of lakeside pedestrian and bike trails.
An annual permit allows you to store your canoe or kayak. View canoe/kayak permit details.
Enjoy a leisurely day at the lake as the kids enjoy themselves on the playground.
Have fun learning the basics of sailing through our adult and youth sailing lessons.
Fish from the pier or just take in the lake views from out on the water.