Minnehaha Park (Minneapolis) Park

Minnehaha Park is a city park in Minneapolis that centers on the park’s signature feature, Minnehaha Falls, a 53-foot (16 m) waterfall on Minnehaha Creek.

Trails, paved walkways, picnic areas, and small gardens provide access to the falls and creekside scenery; the park is a frequent destination for walkers, cyclists, and picnickers. The park forms part of the broader Minneapolis park system and connects with the regional trail network.

The falls and surrounding landscape were popularized in literature and art in the 19th century and have long been a public recreation site. Park improvements over time have added amenities and formalized trails and viewpoints.

Minnehaha Park lies in southeast Minneapolis along Minnehaha Creek, near the creek’s confluence with the Mississippi River and connected to the city’s Grand Rounds trail system.

• Waterfall height: The falls drop about 53 feet, making them a prominent urban waterfall with year-round visitation and seasonal changes in flow and ice formations.

What to See#

• Minnehaha Falls: A 53-foot (16 m) waterfall on Minnehaha Creek that is the park’s central feature and primary visitor attraction.

Located in south Minneapolis. Take Hiawatha Avenue (Minnesota State Highway 55) to the park; accessible by Metro Transit buses and within walking distance from the Minnehaha Parkway light rail in downtown Minneapolis.

• Visit at dawn or dusk to see the falls in softer light and avoid midday crowds on summer weekends.
• Walk the short loop that takes visitors behind the falls - the spray is more impressive than most expect.
• If planning a picnic, use designated areas and avoid the steep banks which can be slippery.