Visited this beautiful park on a weekend so there were quite a few people and a street fair going on.Beautiful falls along a wooded path Full review by maapar
Sep 13, 2024
Hadn't been to the Falls in probably 25 years. It's absolutely gorgeous! Take the trail down from the falls. It winds all the way to the Mississippi River. Full review by Departure47754023116
Aug 20, 2024
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… Full review by dwfr
Is it kid friendly/safe for toddler? Is there a fee?
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I grew up three blocks from this park and it holds the dearest memories for me. It's a wonderful family destination. The upper falls area has picnic areas and a great garden celebrating …
I grew up three blocks from this park and it holds the dearest memories for me. It's a wonderful family destination. The upper falls area has picnic areas and a great garden celebrating Longfellow's poem "Hiawatha" and there's an iconic statue of Hiawatha carrying Minnehaha across the water. If you can navigate the stairs to the lower falls you can hike a very short distance to "the deer pen" where there's an open area for picnicking. There's also an enlarged area of Minnehaha Creek where families can go wading. And for slightly older kids you can hike a mile along the creek all the way to the Mississippi River. You do need to pay to park if you want to be close, but the entire park is free. Go and enjoy!!
Is there a path leading under the falls? Or would one have to adventure off the path to get under the falls?
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Though people often do walk under the falls, it is technically illegal. There is a fence that is supposed to keep people out from under the falls. Several people in the last year have …
Though people often do walk under the falls, it is technically illegal. There is a fence that is supposed to keep people out from under the falls. Several people in the last year have been injured from either falling or falling rock.