Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Park covers the shorelines of Brownie Lake, Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet, plus Lyndale Park and the connecting trails. Visitors walk, bike, swim at five beaches, fish from piers, play on sports fields and courts, and ski or skate in winter.
- Regional Parktype of place
- Minneapoliswhere it is
- Publishedhours on the official page
- Not foundadmission on the official page
Visit Facts
- 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)
- Map point44.94390, -93.30884
- Official pageminneapolisparks.org
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,555.30 acres |
| Lakes | Brownie Lake, Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet |
| Beaches | Five, including Bde Maka Ska (32nd Street, North, Thomas) and Lake Harriet (North, Southeast) |
| Amenities | Archery, bandstand, boat dock, fishing pier, gardens, picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts, cross-country ski trail, ice and hockey rinks |
| Parking | Pay lot; Annual Patron Parking Permit for designated spaces |
| Park board established | 1883 |
| Dogs | Page lists the Lake of the Isles Dog Park |
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Directions.
Nearby Places
- Minnehaha Regional Park and Minnehaha FallsRegional Park, about 5 miles away in a straight line
- Fort Snelling State ParkState Park, about 7 miles away in a straight line
- Afton State ParkState Park, about 26 miles away in a straight line
- Minnesota Valley State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area, about 28 miles away in a straight line
- William O'Brien State ParkState Park, about 33 miles away in a straight line
- Lake Maria State ParkState Park, about 40 miles away in a straight line
What We Could Not Verify
- Street address: none printed for the park (only the MPRB office, 2117 West River Road)
- Coordinates come from the page's map link, a park-wide point
- Per-lake acreage and history came only from a search excerpt, so not used
- Accessibility details
- Admission not stated
- County not stated
- Hours, prices and closures change. Confirm on the official page before you go.
Related Pages
More In Twin Cities Metro
- Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
- Historic Fort Snelling
- Lake Minnetonka
- Mill City Museum
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- Minnehaha Regional Park and Minnehaha Falls
- 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 Chain of Lakes Regional Park?
Chain of Lakes Regional Park is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. See the official page for the address.
What does Chain of Lakes Regional Park cost?
We did not find admission prices on the official page we read. Check it before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Chain of Lakes Regional Park?
Page lists the Lake of the Isles Dog Park
Sources
- Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Park – MPRB (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota State Parks Passport, all places, park fees and rules.
Cite this page: It’s Minnesota. “Chain of Lakes Regional Park.” itsminnesota.com/places/chain-of-lakes/. Facts read from the sources above on November 1, 2026.