Reviews of Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Park)

Joan Johnson

What a setting. You'll love it. The wedding that day had the bride rode in on a elephant. We were inside for dinner but the reception was outside. Beautiful.

Alvin Mayotte

Best park in North Minneapolis! It connects to so many bike/Hiking trails to get you thru Minneapolis at you're own pace! Love it!

Howard Sizek

Nice to walk along the river. Interesting history signs along the way.

Holly Harris

This is a great visitor center with a satellite view of the area on the floor and a virtual reality screen where you can fly over the area.

Jonathan Larson

Nice walk on the mississippi, great way to see this powerful river.

kallatta smooth

Love coming here. A great place to take pictures, walk, run, explore the fabulous nature

Jesse Rapp

The river is the river and the history. History is all around you. Great place to relax, puff a oney, get to now some one.

Kim Scalze

Beautiful sights and a nice area to walk.

Dylan Tolan

Perfect in the city green way with bike and walking paths. Historical Saint Anthony Main.

quintin andersen

Beautiful landscapes, fun time just hanging out and looking at sites

jerod groat

Great view of Minneapolis and the Mississippi river

Stephen Schmitz

Beautiful area. If you can get out on the river in a kayak or canoe, I'd highly recommend it

Andrew

Beautiful place to excercise, relax and just be with nature.

RAY YOUNG

Always feel better when I am around bodies of water

Brock's Black Excellence

Great place to fish, walk and just have a picnic! Plenty of space!

Connor Flaherty

One of the coolest places to explore in all of the Twin Cities. Had a blast!

Nancy Nygaard

This is a great place to enjoy a long nature walk! I see many birds on my walks - eagles are a favorite that frequent the area. If you're a fisherman it's also a great place to launch your vessel at no charge. If you enjoy watching trains, this will be the place for you - check out lock #2 located along the trail. For some reason the location where I took these photos was listed incorrectly. These photos were taken at Lock #2 at the Wildlife Preserve in Hastings Minnesota.

Lee Stanton

Beautiful, peaceful place for excaping the hustle and bustle of every day Life in the city. Lots of beautiful walking trails and sunset is the best. If you want a place to walk and think or just get into your own thoughts and you don't want to be bothered by people this is on the top of the list.

Karen Netzband

Pretty area even though it was flooded. Took pics while on Amtrak.

David Ronken

Nice I like the path over the stone arch bridge. Like watching the locks and boats going thru.

Brandy Boyd

It was a beautiful view of the art museum on campus as well as the river itself. There are jogging paths, parking areas and pull offs along the park. The loading area for the riverboats is conveniently located here. It was super cool to see the ice chunks floating down the river, especially since I'm from Memphis, where the river is wide and muddy. I would love to go back in warmer weather and do more stuff in the park.

Brandon Johnston

Hiking and biking trails that feel remote yet within short reach from the southern suburbs.

Imani S

I was a raspberry island. It was nice, clean and very lively during the spring/summer months! Parking might not be easy if its super busy.

Tom Hartman

Just a great place to view the river and the falls

Arias M

Very nice place for a walk

Anonymous P

Great place to be and very beautiful. Great place to go for a hike the trail is long and beautiful a lot of things to see while you walking. There are areas where you can go on to swim but it's not that deep but good enough to refresh yourself if you feel to hot or need somewhere to cool down. Pretty peaceful throughout the day there not that many bugs compared to other places so it makes it good for a place for a walkm

Eugene Florentin Popa

We been tubbing on the river, day was perfect

Laura Luna

Went on a self guided walking tour through St. Paul as recommended by an online blog and was not disappointed!

T. Hudgens

One of our best and beautiful natural resources in the St. Paul area.

Charlie Talalla

Nature naturally nurtures needs nothing noon existent to endure amazing and beautiful environment. When out and about it's so great to just take in everything that the atmosphere can simple present you with. Such beauty, such sight. Nothing worth missing. Could even be life changing love it like you'd never see it again and it may mean more to you and make you feel something simple awesome and unique. Great place to practice some mindfulness and simple meditation with nature breathing into you while you breathe into it. Take a chance on experiencing something that might take your breath away. Life love and the surroundings of peace and tranquility. Open your eyes and witness what you see. Seeing is believing.

terry spinks

Not much to buy on walk. Bring something to drink

Glenn Reed

Great skylines and views of the city.

Joe Palmer

Nice, clean, well maintained walking/biking trails

Emma peacock

Best nights and so romantic when the sunset best place to fish

Carnifax Dragonbait

Great views and a nice walk.

PhilosoKey Keyz

I really enjoy the nature and just the ability to network in contact with other people etc

Headmaster Wolf

Flows like a good river should.. But perhaps i visit too many parks .. I think i am starting to look like a serial killer ...

Fred Weber

We were impressed with the cleanliness and attention to making it a good time.Beautiful scenery and friendly people!

Erik Stonesgarden

One of the most iconic and scenic Minnesota Parks. A must see.

Ron Weisman

This is an urban National Park with great trails and river life. It is sometimes hard to believe this great resource is right in the middle of two great cities! Priceless!

Renato Quinn

Currently the Science Center is undergoing renovations, which is where the visitor center was located. They have a temporary visitor center set up by Saint Anthony Lock and Dam. If you park near Mill Park or Mill City Museum and walk towards the Lock and Dam site they have signs pointing you in the right direction. We loved seeing St. Anthony Falls and got a lot of useful information from the ranger up on the observation deck. Lots of great pictures and I got my National Park Passport book stamped!

KathyJane Burke

Fascinating, I've crossed tis mighty river so many times and in so many places. Each time is awe inspiring.

Sherri Smith

Great place just sucks with all the broken trees that block areas of water and just decay. Good place to relax and let go

Julie Passanisi

It's not hard imagining this place a hundred years ago. Lots of space for kids to run. Bathrooms were very clean.

Ajay the Artist

Very pretty to look at. A calm place to be.

Becky Tungseth

Beautiful and peaceful walk on a trail alongside Mississippi River.

Kevin Grady

Parts are paved trails, some by the Mississippi are beautiful, and other parts are streets. Could use some better marking on streets, so take a good nap or app. Lots of potential.

bryan citrowske

Great place to hang out and relax

Anna Albrechtson

Breathtaking, especially in the evening. The lights created by man & Mother Earth, meld together to draw u in. It's almost like the world is asking you to join them to bask in a moment of blissful awe.

Christina Wahlberg

If you get there early, you get the sense that you are in the middle of nowhere, not a slice of nature smushed next to a thriving metropolis.

Senchu Punyamurthula

The Lock.and Dam#2 is a great place where human intelligence meets Mighty Mississippi. The way boats cross at the lock was a sight to cherish.

Michele Kleason

Love this place w the high water. Dry, sunny area.

Don P Gamble III

Great exhibits and peaceful trails along the river bluffs. Many special events with free intros to crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, natural habitats of indigenous Minnesota species. Great vistas and stunning views. Very helpful staff explaining the unique flora and fauna. Very kid friendly a

Odonata

Beautiful place. Great place to relax and take a nice walk.

Natasha Dreyling

Great views, awesome walking trails, great for me and my furry friend!

Kenneth Jackson

Its a great place to relax and enjoy the St. Paul sky line

Jacque G

A forest surrounds a river, right in the middle of the city. Whether you choose the dirt hiking paths or paved walking trails, it's nature at its best with spectacular views. Popular with joggers, dog walkers, casual strollers, and for those brave enough to try it, difficult hiking along the steep cliff over the majestic Mississippi River. A great place to forget the paved city life for a while. Leave your ties or high heels at home.

James Rodriguez

Its nice to go on a Sunday cause you dont have to worry about feeding the meter it was a good day for a walk

Cynthia Bonawitz

Beautiful park located in a large city. Some Paths are below the levies, making it hard to see fat.

Brandy Harris

I love the outdoors and I felt so alive there. Great for the whole family.

Jack Miller

I might have driven past this place. I have no opinion.

martin johnson

This is one of my favorite places to visit and I will definitely recommend this place for friends who love to fish!!!

Susan Hense

More beautiful trails than you can possibly walk through in one day. Lots of nature, you may see some wild animals that you've never seen before when you visit here. You can walk your dog(s) here. If you like nature and don't mind walking a lot, I highly recommend visiting here.

B Murphy

Fun place a couple grills and the beautiful bridge all sweet!

Tammy Bailey

Nice place that's peaceful with beautiful view

Thor Steinhagen

Absolute breath taking massive cotton wood trees and nice picnic area with a boat launch

ฯ{evin DeBilzan

Love going to the river. Whether for fun, sport, exercise or all 3, the river is an awesome place.

Chad Miller

It's a great taken care of park. I bike the MRT bike trail from Anoka to Minneapolis often. I'd give it 5 stars but somebody called cops on me cause I was diggn. Iol I was using a club to move rocks look for agaits.. Nosey people why don't u grow some nuts and ask me what I'm doing .... Lm fao

Jim Fox

Hidden gem! I was just riding my bike when I stumbled across it. Very nice trails. Beautiful wooded nature areas. You're able to get right down to the water. Great place to take the dogs for a walk or for a short bike ride. I've been there twice and it's never been too crowded.

Nicholas Willette

Apperently no matter where I am I am always in this state park.

Muriel Frazier

Beautiful trails. Quiet, & relaxing! Gorgeous skyline. Great for families, friends or just enjoying by yourself!

Chuck Dorgan

Went here to see the fire works on the 4th. Great place and great show. :)

Lutra Raven

A great park with lots of fun things to do and very relaxing places.

emerico Lopez Del Angel

Quit and beautiful place to walk with our kids

Bill Marshall

All I can say is a wonderful place well-run makes for a great day

CJ Notting

Nice to walk, jog, bike ride. Clean up after your dog please.

Ana Tverberg

I loved it. To go hiking and bicycle riding.

Colin Engstrom

There was some repairs going on but maps were available. Some signage was gone or vandalized. Really nice area. Lots of bike riders in the area. Nice place to walk.

Christopher Hacker

It wasnt great and it wasn't aweful, to be fair it was at night and I was in a hurry cutting threw

Mark Hutchinson

Beautiful, Serene, a wonderful place to take a break on a long cross country trip.

shane wishon

One of my favorite spots in the cities

Joshua Wright

It was great. Beautiful place to spend the day fishing with my friend's

AJ Vierling

Walk the Wabasha bridge for a great city river front view. Take the stairs down to the island with the bandshell for a closer look. Good jogging place. Parking during business hours is not recommended.

Jack Tuong

Its not big but it's nice that there is a trail down by the river. It does also seem well maintained.

Cindy Miller

So much to see and places and informed people stationed along the route. Great food all alone the way.

Shannon Fahey

Great National Park and great recreational area to have pipe next and campfires.

Tom Hachiya

A great first impression as you enter the State. Between the architecture and the landscaping, there is no question that you are in Mississippi. Very well thought out and maintained. Well done.

Scott Johnston

Definitely a must see. A true MN attraction

Paul Skoglund

Pretty scenery, sometimes you can see the bald eagles flying around by their nests.

Don Rudser

A Somolie bound his son with Duct Tape and thew him in the River Look him up Pierre Collins his son was Barway.

Gary Knutson

Downtown Minneapolis.... Mississippi River... enough said... love it!

Daniel Morales Morales

I like to go here walk around and relax with my thoughts good place to bring your family check it out

Missy Thompson

Nice place. Good walking paths. Nice park and a little water pool for kids.

Jer Emy

It was beautiful but if you plan to walk along the river make sure it hasnt rained in a while. Parts are shut off when the water is high.

Alyssa Seals

Gotta love the mighty Mississippi!

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My favorite spot in the twin cities

Andrea Toombs

Great bike trails picnic areas and boat launch

clmortenson

Great place to spend a National holiday, such as Independence day or Memorial day. I believe Memorial day is when the reenactments begin. Check their calendar before you visit. They have the reenactments as well as an historical documentary about the fort, a souvenir shop with goods for young and old, and great walking and biking trails. Bring a picnic lunch and make a great day of it.

Graffix Plus

I did not visit this place 4 weeks ago!

Teefah D.

Idyllic setting for a bike ride, walk or picnic. There's a play area for small children. A great backdrop for your next photos.

Bolow Hannging

A very beautiful place to go see

Mike Buckentin

Love this area.Played down here as a kid when the brickyard was still there

Aaron Chmelik

Beautiful views, fishing opportunities, and good paths with points of interest.

Tousen Vang

Great area to take a walk, always active and busy which brings a lot of charm to the area. Very relaxing and a lot of restaurants in nearby areas. Many parking spots available when there are no big events going on and it is very affordable for a few hours. There are also many different parks nearby and some nice sculptures that blend in the cityscape.

Mat Nelson

Go, explore and get exercising. These trails will allow you all.

Jennifer Curtis

What a gem of a museum! A must visit for families!

leo spott

The majestic Mississippi River, great for running, walking, or biking on a summer day.

Mohamed Nur

Fresh air and good for eyes .

Erin Black

Took the grand kids out for the afternoon and had a really good time. Great walking trails, peaceful and quiet.

Dan Babineau

Only place in town where traffic is light, on the river! Lots of fun navigating locks - but be patient and hold the ropes in place

Jonathan Stafford

Nice place to walk around. Good for Pokemoning.

james johnson

Always relaxing to sit in nature and just observe. The paths are well maintained.

John Bamberg

A wonderful paved bike trail along the rivers of the Mississippi and Minnesota. Very impressive views, and historic landmarks.

Bavong Thao

There are gravel roads; smooth nonetheless. Very clean environment. Surprised not alot of people on the Saturday that I visited.

Ko Vang

Always a good place to relax and visualize how St. Paul looked 50 years ago.

Bucky Strong

Interesting Idea of Partnering with the Science Museum of Minnesota for Parking and Space. There is a Parking Fee for the Museum which gets you to the entrance of the museum and NPS visitor center. Note: You do not need to buy tickets to the Science Center if you do not want to visit it. The NPS Visitor Center is just for Information only. It has a few interesting displays and interactive items. The Junior Ranger Program can be achieved right inside the visitor center assuming your have or will visit other locations with in the Recreation Area.

Brett Ramsbacher

Fun place to go for a walk or ride your bike or take your kid fishing

Emily G

Would love to know, but the parking area was closed and none of the nearby streets allowed parking.

Paul Landreville

Beautiful river view.

Kristie Carter

Interesting Idea of Partnering with the Science Museum of Minnesota for Parking and Space. There is a Parking Fee for the Museum which gets you to the entrance of the museum and NPS visitor center. Note: You do not need to buy tickets to the Science Center if you do not want to visit it. The NPS Visitor Center is just for Information only. It has a few interesting displays and interactive items. The Junior Ranger Program can be achieved right inside the visitor center assuming your have or will visit other locations with in the Recreation Area. They real value of this stop is engaging the Rangers to find out the best places to visit along the Mississippi River. There are at least 12 designated areas that vary in what they offer so explaining what you are looking for to the Ranger will help improve your experience of the Park Areas. Our ranger was really helpful - we got a lot out of the visit. Note: You really cant visit any of the Mississippi directly from this location - even the view is obscured.

jedediah dake

Love this place it's absolutely beautiful if you decide not to go hear you're seriously missing out

C. L. Rautio

Great view of the bald eagles

Luis Gonzalez

The view it's amazing...

Christian Mvuyekure

Nice but windy. View is amazing.

vexo MovieLab

Stinson Pkwy is a great alternative to getting around without dealing with city traffic. Quite scenic.

Jamie Hanson

Super clean trails, easy to push a stroller along them. Some areas are a little rough, but nothing that will stop you from walking.

Emily Carlson

My goodness we are lucky to live here!

Jeremy m

Great area to walk around. Public bathrooms down by the locks.

Wehso Nyella

U can see the city of St. Paul clearly from the hill of the park.

Theodore Martin III

Beautiful spots to fish.

Smiles J patak

Looking for a stellar walking path with a fantastic view? Look no further.

Brian Van Bogart

Great walking and biking trails, with access to the river in several places, right in the heart of the city.

Jason Groholski

Fun....fun...fun... We did a whole buch of biking, played at a playground, and experienced the power of the dam. It was all FREE!!!

Camellia Kalra

Nice, some paved trails, some unpaved. You can go off trail and find some truly picturesque places.

Juanita Vue

Not much but if you are just Looking for a good walk this is the go

Souvik Seal

Always love to take a stroll.

M Zach

One of the best parks you will find in the metro.

Glorious Elliott

I love the scenic view and beautiful noises of our beautiful city.

Lamont Fleming

Good place to fish catch catfish walleye everything a beautiful place

Joel Ruder

John's! Worked with USFW at the river valley, great place to hike around.

David Dietrich

If you have a smaller boat and your not worried about hitting the bottom,this is the place.I occasionally see another boat out in this area.very secluded.The river has underwater obstacles and is not marked.expect to have some damage to the propeller.Jet boats should be ok.

Jari

It's a nice place to ride my bike through on my way to work

Yizhar Baumer

Relaxing and clean. Piece of nature innthe metropolis

kevin graff

We had a great bike ride on the trails.

jeremiah speed

Good time was some what empty

Rose Partridge

It's a really good place to sit and relax

John Teague

If you want to see why so many people love living in Minneapolis, stop by the Mississippi river walk. In summer of course.

Leaf Fael

Busy location since it shares an enterance with the science museum. Despite its small size there's quite a few hands-on activities. Does not have the usual informational video nor a gift shop. Pay to park or plan on hiking a ways.

Carl Sharp

Great place minus the garbage floating in the river ☹️

Shetty A

Best place to walk and see the scenic beauty from top.

Randall Morrow

Great place to just walk around and explore. I found this cave that looks like it goes in pretty far I didn't want to venture in to far because it looked like someone was living there there were a few pans and there was also a few other things

tricia lamo

I had forgotten about this beautiful place that's so close to my house!

Katelyn Sjoquist

Our favorite place to hammock, fish, and enjoy nature by the water

Stag Beer86

It is a great place for you to visit and the sun rises are extremely good in the morning. The sun sets are excellent as well and the scenery is breathtaking. I would like to come back and see the sunset one day when I get am not on a towboat.

Nishi singh kathak

Ohhhj Loved it ❤ awsome experience and fun with family n friends ....can never forget the wonderful trip. Wish I could go back again

Emily R

Very nice river front scene.

Lisa Bond

Thanks For Looking For This Place A's It Is A Very Nice And Important For You To Understand The History And Facts.

Ace Man

Anytime you can get me between two sides something where I'm happy especially when it's flooded with ice! The fishing is perfect