Suggestions for Lake near Minneapolis

Quiet B. • July 13, 2013Great and beautiful place for kayaking and paddle boarding!

Queen Bee Media • August 4, 2011Whether you just want to take a stroll, get some great icecream, feed the ducks or rent a sail boat, this is the place. It's a wonderful place to set and enjoy the beautiful trees and scenary.

Nate F. • July 27, 2015nice spot to stop on a sunset bike ride

FitCities • January 31, 2012A great park to bring along your furry friend for a walk!

Ebrahim B. • July 13, 2017Small beach , showers too!

edward a. • August 31, 2011Terrific place for kayaking around the lake

Brandon F. • May 28, 2014A true Gem of the Twin Cities area. I love this place.

Megan S. • August 15, 2014Take a trip back in time with a trolley ride. Find the elf tree on the south end of the lake and leave a note! Perfect spot to enjoy free summer music and movies.

Randy H. • August 30, 2012Great running trail around lake and fields...about a mile once around

Molly S. • January 5, 2012They have free skates to borrow, now you have no excuse why you can't go!

Craig M. • October 17, 2012Run around the lake

Kyle M. • June 10, 2014good walk around the lake

Mike O. • July 2, 2013Lake Harriet, on the whole, beats Calhoun. However, this beach is tiny and not terribly sandy. Also, way too many kids typically. Calhoun has it bested as far as beaches go.

Charles E. • January 18, 2012Grab a bite to eat at the Silver Lake Cafe. The reuben (when they have it) is frickin' awesome!

Ryan E. • June 22, 2012Sunset canoe to Cedar Lake, and find Hidden Beach for a night swim.

Arielle L. • October 9, 2018I love this lake. there are lots of paths and parks along it to relax and in the winter, you'll see 4 or 5 ice rinks created on the lake for hockey!

Yon H. • August 19, 2011Skinny Dip late at night - so quiet, and the Best lake in Mpls!

Arielle L. • July 6, 2018Great running or walking trail along Lake Calhoun just a few miles outside of downtown Minneapolis. This is the home of many 5k's throughout the year.

Lori E. • May 21, 2020Best lake in the chain of lakes for swimming!

Charles E. • January 7, 2012Park on the north side of the lake. Great little cafe in there.

Amanda • May 7, 2013City Pages Best Lake - 2013

Jillian • August 22, 2010Best spot to swim in the chain of lakes.

Eric I. • March 1, 2014Hat, warm gloves and a face mask!

Sarah M. • July 9, 2011Minnie! Go see minnie!

Stephen K. • August 24, 2014The most interesting and least populated of the lake trails in the area