Always enjoy my afternoon walks through the Boom Island park. Starting from the Boom Island Light House and following the trail across the Nicollet - Boom Island Bridge which the trail funnels you back Riverplace. Boom Island is open with full sun. You can find shade once you get to the east side of the park. A surface lot is available for parking for a fee. A boat launch is also accessible to the Mississippi river. Enjoy your time at Boom Island.

This is a cute and unique little piece of MPLS. It's well maintained, has plenty of places to view it from, and a really nice park surrounds it. However I found the actual lighthouse to be a bit underwhelming. It is really small, and kind of looks like it belongs in a doll house or something in my opinion.
Playground
Yes
Restrooms
Yes, modern.
Dog-friendliness
Yes
Picnic area
Very large and good for events

Look for this lighthouse if you rented Kayaks through Paddle Share. There will be an employee waiting for you that will assist you with your gear once you have finished. Highly recommend Paddle Share. This was my first time doing it and it was quick and easy and a nice, leisurely paddle with some nice skyline views of Minneapolis.

Nice walking trails, trees scattered throughout, lots of benches to sit and relax at, a couple picnic shelters, a nice open field, and a play ground make up this nice little park along the river. This park also boasts a wonderful view of the Minneapolis city skyline.

The Boom Island Lighthouse is not accessible by land (any longer, the walk bridge was removed due to vandalism) the island is actually part of Halls Park. Boom Island doesn't have an island.

This a very clean and quiet park. When I was there, a group of men were conducting what appeared to be a team building event. The park was perfect for that.

This was really cool to check out, I just wish that there was a way to access it by land, to check it out, but at the same time I understand why it's not.

Fun to look at and photograph the Boom Island Lighthouse while walking along the Mississippi River or enjoying Boom Island Park.

I don't know why there's a light house here but I like it. If I thought I'd was privately funded I'd give it 5 stars.

Great Space - Spectacular Views - Minneapolis Riverfront Park A Place to Enjoy Summertime Whatever.

Beautiful park, nice view for downtown and you can find free parking on the other side of the road.

Be a lot cooler if you could walk up to it and hang out or even venture up to the top.

Peaty are to walk around or just looking at downtown at night

Always such a lovely spot for a walk, peace, and quiet.

This park has the best view on Downtown Minneapolis.

Great place for a walk along the Mississippi River!

Like being in the country, in the city! Beautiful

Great place to take the family for a picnic.

Coolest little lighthouse in Minneapolis

Beautiful place, nice scenic walk areas.

There's no path to reach the light house

Great park and view of the skyline!

Such a beautiful place at night

Good trails and poor fishing.

Great for outdoor play!

Lovely river shore park

Beautiful little park!

Cool park a must see.

Found someone special

Wonderful place

Great view.