Beautiful, relaxing, scenic, peaceful, worth visiting, family-friendly and a memorable place to visit if you haven’t before! Even if you have, I highly recommend visiting here at least once during each of the four main seasons! The frozen falls in winter are gorgeous, and the falls are also quite a sight to see in the day or days after rainstorms especially too! If we are experiencing a severe drought, the water flow can be minimal but even still, the trails and Sea Salt eatery are still worth your time! This park is very popular in the warmer months for picnic parties and large group gatherings too!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

The Falls are very pretty and this is a great place to go for a walk/hike. Unless you live very close, you have to drive to the park and pay for parking via an hourly meter and you cannot add time remotely. So, make sure to budget extra time on your meter as you'll likely spend more time hiking (and maybe playing in the water in warm temps) than you may think. I can see this place getting very busy on the weekends as well, especially since they have a seafood restaurant and ice cream place at the main pavilion. There are also options to rent pedal operated vehicles.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

During our road trip, my family and I visited Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis and had a great time. The 53-foot waterfall was magnificent and a true highlight of the park. We were in awe of its beauty and took some amazing photos. Minnehaha Park itself provided a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. While some reviews mentioned crowds and limited access to the waterfall, we didn't find it to be a major issue during our visit. Overall, Minnehaha Falls is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

I love the falls! Especially in the spring right after the snow melts when it's really roaring. The area around the falls is well maintained as far as walking trails/bridges/stairs go, but the natural beauty that surrounds you is the best part!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Loved taking pictures here for my daughter prom. There was a lot of beautiful and handsome young men and women there also taking pictures for their prom. Even a wedding party there. Everyone was respectful of you wanting to take pictures by standing back. Thank you to the best and most beautiful free park in MN.

Minnehaha Falls is beautiful place to visit and spend time outside. The weather was gorgeous today. Surprisingly there were no water falling. Very dry. Minnehaha creek was so dry almost no water in it. However many trails plenty of green trees and plants compensate the absence of water falls.

Really beautiful place. The waterfall looks really nice and is great for taking pictures of. A lot of people go right by the waterfall. Seems very dangerous to go by there as the rocks and ground can get very slippery. Would definetly visit it again and see the trails around this area also.

Great park to visit In Minneapolis. Love the waterfall. Directions to falls is not clearly marked but near Sea Salt restaurant. Only draw back to most places in the city is lack of free parking. Progressive also mean it can be free or a city day pass for tourists.

Good parking options, but must pay at the meter. Does take cards and is only $2 an hour. Very pretty, lots of great walking paths (dirt not tarred paths). From the waterfall area it seems you need to take stairs to get to the paths so not

This is a beautiful area to visit spring summer and fall to see the falls in action. The area surrounding the falls has beautiful walking paths and trails to walk with dogs, bicycle lanes for biking, picnic areas, playground for kids and

Love the beauty and cultural diversity found at Minnehaha Falls. Sea Salt Eatery is always fabulous and a wonderful trail leads to the Mississippi River. A very spiritual place with many hidden gems in any season. …

Gorgeous location. I had never seen the falls before. We had a great lunch at SeaSalt very near the falls. There are trails around the area also, including rental of 4 wheel bike-things (what is the correct word?). More

Grew up near here and spent much time in the area. Minnehaha creek is very senic on it's way to the Mississippi, and its a nice hike taking about 45 min. Terminating at the mighty Mississippi. Well worth the time.

Absolutely loved my time at the falls. Very scenic and a must visit if you like waterfalls.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

It is a great park to walk around and see nature in the middle of town!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

This is always a fun time. I haven’t experienced this to be too busy. Usually lots of bikers stopping here. Beautiful trails. Great place to bring your family or out of town visitors. More

Beautiful falls but the area definitely need some money put into it.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Love going here,close by home and it's so peaceful and beautiful here!!! Clear the mind here!! It's right in the city but feels so far away!! More

Very easy access from the parking area. We rented a bike to go around the park. It was fun.
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Beautiful place. Only natural touristic place in the city. Easy to reach by public transportation.
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