Plan the Perfect Minneapolis Lake Day at the Chain of Lakes – Minneapolis, MN

Plan the Perfect Minneapolis Lake Day at the Chain of Lakes – Minneapolis, MN

two people paddleboarding on lake with minneapolis skyline in the backaground

The full-fenced off-leash dog park is located south of the lake and features two sections (for smaller/shy and larger dogs). Visiting any Minneapolis dog park requires a permit, but visitors can get a daily permit for just $5.

Lake of the Isles is an engineered lake—in the early 20th century, the Park Board dredged a shallow lake and marshland to create the current lake’s shoreline. While the lake once contained four titular islands, two islands near the south shore were converted to land when the lake was developed into its modern shape. Stroll the 2.63-mile walking path around the lake as you read the tumultuous history of the lake’s development.

If you’re looking for a sweet treat during your visit to Lake of the Isles, check out Food Network-featured Isles Bun & Coffee. This famous bakery is known for its freshly-baked cinnamon buns, cookies, pastries, and puppy dog tails (twisted cinnamon rolls named by the preschoolers next door). Grab a bun and a coffee and stroll around the lake for a quintessential relaxing Minneapolis morning.

Minneapolis Parks: 10 Different Egg Hunts for Kids Citywide!

Minneapolis Parks: 10 Different Egg Hunts for Kids Citywide!

Check out all the spring events we have coming up at neighborhood parks! There are 10 different egg hunts for kids across the city, Bunny Brunch at Sibley Park, Bunnies on Bikes at Nokomis, a NEW Eggscellent Doggie Adventure at McRae Park and much more!

 Photo: Egg Hunt at Audubon Park in 2016

Explore Our Parks

Established in 1883, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) oversees a renowned urban park system spanning 6,809 acres of parkland and water. Featured among its 180 park properties are 55 miles of parkways, 102 miles of Grand Rounds biking and walking paths, 22 lakes, 12 formal gardens, seven golf courses and 49 recreation centers. Altogether, MPRB properties receive about 23 million visits annually.

Minneapolis Parks: Concept Design for Kenilworth Channel

Minneapolis Parks: Concept Design for Kenilworth Channel

New project will naturalize and stabilize Kenilworth Channel

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is progressing on a project that will enhance the Kenilworth Channel between the Burnham Road Bridge and Cedar Lake.

The project will naturalize and stabilize the channel shoreline and add valuable habitat to the area. The ecologically-based bank solution to repairing the dilapidated channel walls will be designed with consideration for resiliency, public safety and aquatic and habitat benefit.

Construction is anticipated in late fall 2021. View the project concept design: Kenilworth Channel Repair Concept

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We just published the concept design for a project that will enhance the Kenilworth Channel between the Burnham Road Bridge and Cedar Lake! The project will naturalize and stabilize the channel shoreline and add valuable habitat to the area. The ecologically-based solution to repairing the dilapidated channel walls will be designed with consideration for resiliency, public safety and aquatic and habitat benefit. Construction is anticipated in late fall 2021. If you're interested in more information, there's an online Zoom presentation and Q&A session with project staff scheduled Thursday, August 20, 4-5:30 pm. Follow the link in our bio or go to minneapolisparks.org/kenilworth for the link. #MinneapolisParks #KenilworthChannel #CedarLake #LakeOfTheIsles

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