Contact Information
Minnehaha Falls - Minnehaha Park
4825 Minnehaha Av SMinneapolis, MN 55417
About
A striking, wilderness waterfall in an urban setting. Overlooking the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park is one of Minneapolis’ oldest and most popular parks, attracting over 850,000 visitors annually.
Located at the intersection of Hiawatha Avenue and Minnehaha Parkway, the 193-acre park features a 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and river overlooks. The park contains oak, elm, silver maple, basswood, hackberry and cottonwood trees, as well as native and prairie woodland wildflowers.
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 2433 reviews
Unfortunately or fortunately we visited on a beautiful almost-50 degree day in March. There was alot of standing water and ice from the snow melting and re-freezing. It was difficult to walk around...
—
mraffini37,
March 2, 2020
Went hiking earlier this week after suggestion, expected slightly icy trail but pretty easy. Friend slipped on extremely icy section and dislocated knee. Had to call 911 and get carried out to...
—
SisterEvangelina,
February 28, 2020
Minnehaha Park is a nice place to visit. Places to stroll, a beautiful waterfall, good food and beer selection at the pavilion. Hop on a bike and find a bike trail to get to Minnehaha Park.
—
Bryce F,
February 24, 2020
We visited in the fall and late winter.
Beautiful all year round.
However, people take chances to climb the fence and take the ice covered stairs down to the falls. That’s fine. Don’t try it...
—
rwgrncrd,
February 23, 2020
Loved this park! The photo ops by the waterfall are endless. I joined the little kids in the water further down the trail and loved it.
—
Ginger E,
February 14, 2020
What's Nearby
Mentioned In
Wander the trails at Fort Snelling State Park / Minnesota DNR
Family at the polar bear exhibit, Como Zoo
The Stone Arch Bridge sits next to the trendy Mill City district in Minneapolis / Mike Krivit Photography, courtesy of Meet Minneapolis
At 63 feet high, the High Falls at Tettegouche State Park is the tallest waterfall within Minnesota's state border
Grab a cone and strike a pose in front of the Keg and Case ice cream scoop wall / Paul Vincent
Hike to the scenic overlook at Honeymoon Bluff, deep in the Superior National Forest / Roy Son
Snowshoeing trails Cascade River, North Shore
All Pints North is Duluth's hugely popular summer beer festival on the shore of Lake Superior / Minnesota Brewers Guild
Riding through the North Loop neighborhood in downtown Minneapolis / Waqar Ahmad