I came by here to see Minnehaha Falls and really enjoyed the park. There is a restaurant on site, but it wasn't open when I arrived. They also didn't have any restrooms available during my visit, (I think they were being remodeled) so there was a huge line for the porta potty on site. Not the most convenient thing so go to the restroom before you come here. The falls are beautiful, and there's a short hike down the stairs to get a view of the lower falls, but you have to crawl over a short rock wall to get closer to the falls. It's not a huge waterfall, but it's pretty. There's a short hiking trail along the stream that goes around the park. It's flat but I don't recommend it for wheelchair users. Maybe strollers can make it, but go at your own risk as I'm not sure how you could access the trail from the top. I'm sure there's a way, I just didn't explore the entire trail to find an accessible route and I had to take stairs to go down and back up. read more

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A good park to stop before heading to the airport. We wanted to do this before our flight, so we planned accordingly and just had backpacks as luggages. The waterfall is beautiful! I haven't seen such a strong waterfall in a long time. You can see it from the top and then take the stairs down to see the waterfall close up. We also rode bikes to the south end of the park, then came back and did a round trip 2 miles hike following the river. It was super nice and peaceful. Park had plenty of paid parking, even had a cafe and a restaurant. Bathrooms were plentiful and clean. A big turnaround for Uber drop offs and pick ups. Lots of lime bikes everywhere to rent one to ride around. read more

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This free park is phenomenal - majestic during the winter months! Minnehaha Falls was beautiful frozen yet flowing. It was such a magical experience to see this in real life. The grounds, even after a winter blizzard, were nicely maintained. Would absolutely love to see this again but I'm thankful for the pictures & videos we took a day after the blizzard came through! WOW! read more

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A lovely park to visit year round The waterfall is obviously the main attraction, when we have a rainy season it truly is beautiful , also in the winter they look magical Downside this park can get crowded, especially the creek and falls area Parking is abundant Can rent those wheel fun rentals read more

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What a great place to check out. Short drive from the Mall of America and well worth checking out. Paid parking is just a short distance from the falls. Literally a 5 min walk. Take the stairs to the base of the falls and see things from a different angle. The falls itself are a sight to see. Amazing. Great photo ops and also a great walking path to explore. Put this place on your list to visit in Minneapolis. read more

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Visited this park on a beautiful day and did a short hike to the waterfall. It was definitely not strenuous and I thought it was worth the trip especially if you have some time before your flight home. Please come and create your own experience. read more

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Minnehaha Park has everything from a scenic waterfall, a hiking trail, public bathrooms, and an eatery at the corner entrance of the park. But for the love of god, they need more signs because you don't know how long the trail is and which side to enter and exit from. My partner and I visited on the last day of our Minneapolis trip and we didn't know how much we could explore without veering too far off the path. We were still able to enjoy the view both above and below the waterfall and the walk wasn't bad. We saw several people walking their dogs so that's a plus. We stopped by the Sea Salt Eatery at the corner of the park for a bite before we left which made for a satisfying visit. Aside from the lack of placards and maps, there's not much to complain about since it's trees, rocks, and water. And the occasional statue. read more

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Such a fun park to visit -- it's got a massive, beautiful waterfall that's picture-perfect year-round and surrounded by scenic trails great for hiking or a casual walk. There's even a seasonal restaurant onsite that serves food and drinks during the warmer months, making it easy to spend the whole afternoon there. You can often catch a local musician performing nearby, which adds to the relaxed, happy vibe. It's the perfect spot to get outside, enjoy nature, and make the most of a weekend in the city! There is a huge parking lot and also plenty of street parking in the area. Parking lot is paid. read more

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I've had many experiences at the Falls/Minnehaha Park over the years. You can definitely get a nice workout here. There's many trails and areas to explore if that's your thing. You can also visit just to see the falls (viewable without having to go down the stairs). Parking used to easy in this area. For the most part it still is you just have to pay. I volunteered at an event for 4 hrs and it was $10.75 to park. They have a building that opens around lunch time - Sea Salt Eatery. Always hear good things about the food but have only gotten light bites here years ago and don't recall how I felt about it. There's a park as well as a kiddie pool. You can walk down stairs to the falls or further along the trails you can find a hillside way to get down if that's easier. Most of the trails at the bottom are unpaved so not ideal for strollers, bikes, wheelchairs and such. There is a bit of a homeless community present here. I was there for an event and for the most part they seem harmless, just the usual asking for money and doing their own thing (which could include showing signs of mental illness/distress unfortunately). I'd say just be aware of your surroundings- as you should be always. Generally nice views. Nice place to take in some fresh-ish air. The sounds of the fall/water is super relaxing! read more

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Highly recommend stopping by Minnehaha Park and checking out their frozen waterfall. You do have to pay for parking. The machine takes coins but it is 1.50 flat for a full hour. I would say we were here for maybe 30 minutes tops. It's not too large and unfortunately I guess due to ice and snow all the trails down to the river and waterfall had closed locked gates. The frozen waterfall was absolutely breathtaking and it looks as if it might even have a cave or something behind it. Definitely a cool park I'm sure I'm the warmer weather too. read more

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My family came to this park yesterday and it was absolutely gorgeous. The parking was easy and it was less than a mile walk to the falls. It was breathtaking. I could stare for hours. We enjoyed this park. read more

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Being a transplant this park has been a real treat. I never lived near a park like this before especially one with falls, so every time I come I have to stop by to take in the view when I can. You would think the falls always look the same, but it can change quite a bit actually depending on the climate. The falls roar when there's been a lot of downpour and freeze during the winter, both beauties to behold on their own. Events also take advantage of the real estate of this park and are a great way to experience the culture of the twin cities as well as support local businesses and artists when there are art festivals. Parking unfortunately is always a challenge when there are big events being hosted, but with enough patience you can get a spot. If you want to avoid paying for parking you'll have to hunt for a spot in the nearby neighborhoods next to the DQ. read more

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Great park and falls with lots of people hanging out walking their dogs. You can grab ice cream or a crab cake at the sea salt eatery! Also they have great park programs read more

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What a beautiful park. The waterfall was our destination, and it was an easy hike for someone with bad knees, and also ADA friendly with a nice paved trail. There is a footbridge at the top going over the waterfall and one at the bottom. The water was flowing very quickly, and I would definitely come back again after my knee replacement to hike the trails. It seemed very popular with tourist and locals alike. read more

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A beautiful park that's perfect for a walk with your fur babies! It's completely dog-friendly, scenic, and offers a great view of the waterfall. The hike is easy and took me about an hour, and it was absolutely worth it. There's also a cute dog-friendly café nearby, plenty of paid parking, and even bike rentals available. I totally recommend checking out this lovely spot! read more

Pretty Falls area. Good walking paths, pet friendly, well maintained and didn't see any trash anywhere. I would love to come back when the walking path isn't as icy read more

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Strange that I've lived in the Twin Cities for so long and haven't explored many of the local places of interest, as I was always more interested in randomly meandering the urban spaces of our cozy little metro. Friends were in town with the annual auto show, and this was among their list of places to visit, so here we finally are. Expect more of a nature walk than a hike. Walk far enough, and you'll find the Mississippi River behind a very long fence. Third - fourth? - winter has finally thawed as of mid-April, so there was barely any ice still clinging to the waterfall walls. Tons of unique photo opportunities throughout the area, including a rather witchy woven bridge I look forward to revisiting with an equally witchy model and my camera. Come by to take a breathe and relax. Bring friends. Bring pets. Bring a picnic. I know I will. read more

Went to my annual Minnehaha Falls trip! Per usual it was a great experience. The falls have many pay parking lots, which when I went on a Sunday was 2.50 per hour. The first parking lot was full by 11:00am but the next lot has plenty of parking. Bikers and walkers were out and about. The falls were beautiful and fish with water. The trails were nice and clear. On our way out we stopped for a drink. I settled on orange sangria and i was not disappointed! When i come back to get fish tacos, i'll def order that again! read more

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We are visiting from California and today we went to Minnehaha Park wow the Waterfall is Amazing, so beautiful we didn't explore much because we were in a hurry, but we will come back to explore the park. We stopped by Sebastian Joe's Ice cream and got the flavor called "the Nicollet Ave Pothole" so good.. We saw people on their bike, running and walking a trail. You can also enjoy lunch outdoors at Sea Salt Eatery, we heard is good and must be the line was huge. read more

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Still one of my favorite spots waterfall spots to go. It is easy to get to since it's so close to the cities. If you want to just go to view the waterfall you can. You wouldn't really need to even go on the hike if you didn't want to. Since the waterfall is right at the beginning. It is paid parking. It can get a bit crowded on weekends. In the summer they have concerts and craft shows. If you get there early in the morning, it's a lot less busy. Great place to take pictures. They also do a wonderful job maintaining the trails. The full loop around is about 3 miles often times in the winter is they will close the stairs going down to the falls because of the ace. You can always go the back way down the ramp and go around if you want to see the frozen fall. read more

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Beautiful waterfall to visit. We also walked the trail that led to the Mississippi River. There was a turkey on the trail which was a cool find. We visited as part of our vacation. Must see when in Minneapolis area! read more

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The Mr. and I drove to the Minnehaha Park for a morning walk. What a tranquil, beautiful space. The walk was a joy. Everything was so GREEN. The air was crisp and cool and the flowers were vibrant and colorful. We followed the crowds to the falls and did a little photo shoot. Further on our walk, we found families frolicking in a small pooled off area. On our way out, we encountered the John H. Stevens House and read the informational signage to find out what makes it special. I hope one day to return and find it open. I'd love to tour it. All in all, a great morning out while visiting MN. read more

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Get there early for parking . Nice view of the water fall from the top nothing special. Wear good walking shoes. Love how spacious and big it was . Definitely recommend for picnics, dog walks, and taking kids to run off energy. A lot to do in my opinion.the trails were nice and easy to follow . read more

Nice park with waterfall in MN We stopped by this park... it was one of the recommended places to see shared by our colleague from MN. One of the oldest and most popular parks in MN, we finally got around to visiting around 7:30p. Some of the attractions we saw: ~Pergola Garden - just when I was thinking that the pergola gardens would be a beautiful spot for a wedding... the park actually holds weddings here. This is located across from the Princess Depot. ~Minnehaha Falls - we took the steps down and crossed the bridge to get a frontal view of the waterfall. It had a good amount of flow. We did not walk down the trail, though. ~Hiawatha and Minnehaha bronze sculpture - the sculpture sits along the Minnehaha Creek. The surrounding needs to be pruned and cleaned up a bit so the statue can be seen better. For us visiting it was a quick stop but there were a fair amount of locals utilizing the park. The park is located at the intersection of Hiawatha Ave and Minnehaha Pkwy. There is a parking lot and also street parking available. We paid for a parking slot at a pay box. We would've explored more but it was getting late in the day plus at this time it was hot and very humid. Review #3119 read more

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If you're in town and looking for a beautiful outdoor experience instead of walking around mall of America, check out Minnehaha Park. It's about 10-15min away from the mall, has plenty of parking (you have to pay the meter) steps away from the falls and as a runner, I could definitely see myself creating a bunch of loops around the park to get some exercise in. Family friendly, almost free and you get to soak in some outdoor goodness. read more

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Beautiful waterfall We came to see the waterfall and enjoyed a nice hike along the river. It was in the fall time so not much was open. I am sure in the summer this place is a hot spot. Great place to take pictures and enjoy nature. read more

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Gorgeous doesn't really encompass how to describe this park. I absolutely loved all the trees, the wide side walk and of course the Minnehaha falls. There is a restaurant there called Sea Salt Eatery that I look forward to trying next time. There are bikes you can rent too. Photo opportunities are every corner and even a small stage where live music is sometimes played. A great family destination to visit whether you are a local or just passing through. read more

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WE TOOK THE METRO TO MINNEHAHA PARK We took the Metro light rail to Minnehaha Park, which stops just across the road. THERE'S LOTS TO DO AND SEE It's a nice place to wander, picnic, play frisbee or disc golf, rent a surrey bike, take photos, buy an ice-cream and of course see the falls and Hiawatha Statue. There's also the John H. Stevens House Museum (we only saw the outside of the house). DON'T FORGET TO SEE THE MISSISSIPI! We also made our way to the Mississippi River Bridge and saw the mighty Mississippi (You'll see a sign saying 'Missisippi National River & Recreation Area'). From there, we made our way across the park where we saw several large groups picnicking. We then walked the perimeter of the large Veterans Home and back to the Metro stop. You can easily while away a few hours at Minnehaha Park. It's great for all ages. Was this helpful? read more

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For a city park it gets 5 stars for the following reasons: 1. clean, clean bathrooms in the pavilion 2. short walking distance from the light rail station 3. Falls are so beautiful! We saw them when there was a very high volume of water a few weeks ago in June. 4. Restaurant right in the park. We didn't eat there but a local told us they like it. 5. Decent playground equipment that is also suited for persons in a wheelchair. If I lived here I would find a way to live close to this park. read more

The trellis area that you reserve sure makes for a beautiful wedding. My son got married there 2 years ago. It's located up the hill on the other side where the paid parking is. I never knew about this area until the wedding. So scenic and it makes for great photos. I believe it was the pergola garden. read more

Exactly as described. We both thought this was a great park with easy views of the waterfall, Minnehaha creek and the Mississippi River. We walked around the paths (some paved some not). Definitely worth it! We parked on the Street so I had to use my parallel parking skills. There are visible signs with numbers that you punch into a park and pay. They take cards or cash and charge $2.50/hr. The grounds were well kept and there was plenty of signage to get around with ease. If you have disability or physical restrictions they do also offer carts to use. This was super close to the Mall of America estimate 8-10 minutes and definitely worth a quick stop if you only have a few minutes to spare. It had been a really rainy season so the waterfall was powerful and beautiful for our visit. read more

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One of my most favorite pictures. It was a thrilling thing, to climb a frozen waterfall. read more

Minnehaha Park - Parks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minnehaha Park was our first stop when my friend and I spent Memorial Day weekend in Minneapolis. It was a great first stop. The highlight? Duh. The 53-foot waterfall! We took a walk around the park and took in a few different views of the waterfall. It was a great place to spend some time on a pretty day! Minneapolis has a lot of great greenspace - on a pretty summer day, it felt like everyone in Minneapolis was outside, enjoying the weather, the water, the breeze, the sunlight. But even in a city with so much great greenspace, Minnehaha Park and Minnehaha Falls are special! read more

Family vacation 2021...bringing the California variant of COVID-19 to your city. I got say it. I love the name of the park! Yeah, I know it is an Indian name and has nothing to do with laughing. It really means waterfall, and that is what we came here to see. The park itself is large and was busy on the summer evening that we visited. You have Sea Salt Eatery right in the middle of the covered area. The line was so long, I was almost tempted to get in line and partake of their food. Their menu when I checked on line looked pretty good. The star of this park is the waterfall itself. It was a nice easy walk to get to. The trail is kept up really well. It was very picturesque with many people taking photos. Minnehaha Park is a great place to visit. read more

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Beautiful park featuring falls, nice urban hiking and bicycling trails, a phenomenal dog park with river access and a seasonal seafood restaurant. I recommend steering clear on weekends, holidays/Friday nights, unless you like crowds. Paid parking is easy and affordable with ample room to park in one of 3 lots. Off street is an option if you don't mind the extra walk! read more

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It was nice because you could walk right up to the falls. There needs to be more benches to sit on. read more

Minnehaha Park - Minnehaha Falls - Parks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Being a tourist is fun! This place had so much to do. We walked the trail to see the waterfall from the top and bottom. Along the path tan the creek and the kids enjoyed going into the little pool are. It's nice that they have an ice cream stand, brewery truck, and a l restaurant called sea salt. I wasn't able to try them but it was nice having all the options. You are even able to rent bikes and group bikes. read more

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One of my favorite parks in the state! The waterfall is of course the main star of the show but I very much love the rock quarry as well (the sand there is the softest I've ever touched). The boardwalk path seems to be down at the moment but the paved trail is just as fun. But, do be mindful that there are a lot of people here and be sure to wear your mask and keep a safe distance from others. Parking is pretty inexpensive as well (currently $1/hour). Another thing to note is that there is a homeless campsite along one edge of the park. While I think it changes the park dynamic, I wouldn't take a star off for it. The park is large enough that this area can be avoided. I'd definitely visit again and I look forward to! read more

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The waterfall and nature here is beautiful! Totally worth the hype, and I can't recommend it enough. Only issue I had is parking, apparently the parking isn't free anymore, and it costs $2.50/hour. We came here after the Mall of America, did a quick lap before our long road trip back to Chicago. It was nice being able to see this place even briefly. It was breathtaking and perfect place to be zen. So many people were out and even brought their pets. There's a seafood restaurant on premise too which is pretty cool. I'd come back again to explore the rest of the park, and I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area visiting. read more

Continues to be one of my favorite places to visit! I was just there yesterday with friends for a fall colors walk. We skipped the waterfall this time around, but the colors were gorgeous to enjoy on its own! We also saw an owl close up, just perched on a tree at arm's length! What a joy to be here at this awesome park. If you park at Locks and dam #1 there's awesome FREE parking! Woot! read more

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