Minnehaha Regional Park is a 167-acre Minneapolis park at 4801 S Minnehaha Drive. Visitors walk and bike the paths, use the picnic areas, playground and disc golf course, and visit the gardens and nearby historic buildings. Trails lead south toward Fort Snelling State Park.
- Regional Parktype of place
- Minneapoliswhere it is
- Publishedhours on the official page
- Not foundadmission on the official page
Visit Facts
- Address4801 S Minnehaha Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417
- Phone612-230-6400
- Hours (read November 1, 2026)6 am-midnight in developed areas; 6 am-10 pm in undeveloped areas (Ordinance PB-2-33)
- ReservationsPhoto permits are required for professional shoots.
- Map point44.91530, -93.21100
- Official pageminneapolisparks.org
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 167.24 acres |
| Land purchased | 1889 for the state; park board accepted title on June 15, 1889 |
| Amenities | Bandstand, disc golf course, picnic area, playground, wading pool, volleyball court, gardens, public art, restrooms, walking and biking paths |
| Accessible play | Wabun Universal Access Play Area opened July 31, 2014 |
| Parking | Pay lot, free lot and on-street parking kiosks |
| Bike rental | Through Wheel Fun Rentals |
| Dogs | The page says the off-leash area is in the process of being decommissioned |
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Directions.
Nearby Places
- Fort Snelling State ParkState Park, about 3 miles away in a straight line
- Chain of Lakes Regional ParkRegional Park, about 5 miles away in a straight line
- Afton State ParkState Park, about 21 miles away in a straight line
- William O'Brien State ParkState Park, about 31 miles away in a straight line
- Minnesota Valley State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area, about 31 miles away in a straight line
- Nerstrand Big Woods State ParkState Park, about 40 miles away in a straight line
What We Could Not Verify
- Falls height not published on the page read
- Coordinates taken from the destination point of the page's own map link, not printed as text
- Admission: no fee listed but page does not say 'free'; parking has pay lot
- Dog policy status unclear
- County not stated
- Hours, prices and closures change. Confirm on the official page before you go.
Related Pages
More In Twin Cities Metro
- Chain of Lakes Regional Park
- Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
- Historic Fort Snelling
- Lake Minnetonka
- Mill City Museum
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Minnesota State Capitol
- Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
- Stone Arch Bridge and Mill Ruins Park
- Events in Twin Cities Metro
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Minnehaha Regional Park and Minnehaha Falls?
Minnehaha Regional Park and Minnehaha Falls is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The official address is 4801 S Minnehaha Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417.
What does Minnehaha Regional Park and Minnehaha Falls cost?
We did not find admission prices on the official page we read. Check it before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Minnehaha Regional Park and Minnehaha Falls?
The page says the off-leash area is in the process of being decommissioned
Sources
- Minnehaha Regional Park – Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota State Parks Passport, all places, park fees and rules.
Cite this page: It’s Minnesota. “Minnehaha Regional Park and Minnehaha Falls.” itsminnesota.com/places/minnehaha-regional-park/. Facts read from the sources above on November 1, 2026.