I love this park! Its close by, it hosts many events/celebrations, and provides a variety of activities for children and adults. The area is calm, pathways are clean, and the waste bins are situated in visible spots (both recycling and trash). This place is wonderful to exercise in (running, sprinting, etc.), play Pokemon Go, and its a safe place to walk your pet. During the winter you can go ice skating in the designated spot and they rent out skates if you need them. This park has also upgraded their playgrounds and although I miss the old ones, the new equipment is bright and exciting for the kids. There is a public pool close to the community center and its safe for children, so long as the parents are there to watch over their kids.

Laid an old friend to rest in the park recently. What a long strange trip it’s been. It had been a decade or more since I last saw Chuck Dogg until the night on the light rail platform in DT Mpls. It had been enough time that Chuck didn’t recognize me. OK maybe it was the night of the zombie pub crawl and I had makeup on my face. It took me a minute to convince him of who I was. He looked the same as I remembered. He was the same as I remember. We shared pleasantries and small talk and made plans to link up in the future. Sadly we never made good on those plans and now we won’t be able to. Sorry about that old friend. You’ll be missed.

We live just a few blocks away and this has been THE BEST park for us with a growing toddler. It has a bunch of different play areas targeting different activities and age ranges and the walk around the pond/lake is a really reasonable distance around for a quick bit of activity. We love that it's got lots of areas of open grass, too, for picnics or just letting our 16 month old run around. It's also right around the corner from Mayday Cafe, which is such a cozy and wonderful neighborhood spot that always has a nice selection of baked goods and food we can grab for snacks.

A much loved park nestled within the Powderhorn neighborhood. This park seems to almost be the lifeblood of this neighborhood. It’s as if it’s everyone’s backyard and front porch where neighbors come to walk, talk, stroll, exercise, play with their children and walk their dogs. The park has beautiful rolling topography, a sweet lake with a concrete walking path that encircles the entire lake, a really cool splash pad, small wading pool, several nice playground, ball fields a and a small stage. The park is many acres and interspersed with lots of old trees. A lovely place.

Our neighborhood park is a gem in the city. There are several jungle gyms spread around the lake geared toward different age groups. There are fields for sports. The recreation building has a basketball gym and offers classes year round for tumbling, dance and my personal favorite - ceramics. The zero depth entry pool has water spouts and a mushroom falls (there is NO shade for the pool though... so bring sun screen). We bring our children here daily during the summer and meet our neighbors and make new friends all the time. A wonderful community gathering spot.

This park is great - I play pick up soccer and frisbee here, there's the amazing May Day parade - during COVID-19 distancing yourself from others is critical and there is TONS of space to pair off or host a small circle of friends. For me the kicker is the tennis courts - they're well maintained, there's 4 of them, so most anytime you'll be guaranteed a court immediately or with a short wait. The only issue with the tennis courts is that the high school nearby uses them after school during tennis season... good luck landing a court then...

This is such a nice and peaceful Park. I typically walk here anywhere from 1 to even four times a week even though I live two miles away. It's well worth the distance, and if you're on a walk anyway what's the big deal? Nearly every time I am here it is uncrowded and people are very respectful and friendly. You'll often see people walking their dogs or playing fetch. All the dogs are very friendly that I have run into here. There is a lot of waterfowl such as ducks and geese that fly in and out of the lake it's enjoyable.

There are a handful of parks in the TC with really unique atmospheres and narratives. Powderhorn Park is one of them. Look no further than the Mayday Parade to see the kind of vibrant community this space invites. There are plenty of benches, hills to challenge you if you want, gentle slopes to guide you if you don't. There are broad fields and basketball courts for sports. There's a humble parking lot, and plenty of on street parking if you can walk a bit. This is a good park. You should go here.

Beloved, well maintained park with mini lake. Shady and sunny areas. Great for short to medium walks, picnics/cookouts, biking with kids. Lots of city- and parkboard-sponsored activities. 2 big playgrounds that are very nice, and I think a smaller 3rd one. This is the home, for 44 years now, of In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater's May Day Festival (including the pageant), which has become one of the very finest things about Minneapolis. It is on the first Sunday in May every year.

This is one of my favorite urban parks I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. It's sloping hills are great for tobongi... It's summertime movies in the park... A park board tradition plus 4th of July fireworks... And other programming including the finale spot for the May Day parade... Nice cool waters offer great swimming... Plus good crappie fishing... Without the disturbing crowds that inhabit the lakes of Uptown provide for me a more serene setting to nap and enjoy long summer days...

Love the park, we were at the play area where there were lots of kids in the pool and small groups of teenagers having a good time with what look like classmates from the past year. A few older people walking or strolling around the park area and guys playing ball on the court years and there was the ice cream guy, racking up bucket at the pool area. Sorry videos will not download to this posting .. You'll just have to go and enjoy as my granddaughter and I..

This is one of the best, and biggest, parks in the city. It's in the heart of hippy South Mpls, has newly renovated playgrounds, a kiddie pool, baseball & soccer fields, areas & grills to BBQ, volleyball nets and a lot of area to just walk, jog or bike around in. The pond in the middle turns into an ice skating rink during the winter and the hill on the east side turns into an outdoor movie theater in the summer.

For a small park it has a lot to offer. There is a path around the small lake to walk around. There is also a baseball diamond. And even an area for children to play in the summer like a splash pad and there is a playground. There are also Biffs for you to use the restroom. Small parking lot on site but plenty of parking on the streets. Expect to walk a few blocks if there is a big event going on at Powderhorn.

We go almost every day. Love the playground and kiddie pool. Lots of friends have been made here.
Playground
The old playset in the southeast corner is best for 3 and up. The newer playset on the Eastside is accessible for babies 1 and up.
Restrooms
The porta potties are gross most of the time and the building restrooms aren't open until 10am or the staff comes to open them.

Poowderhorn Park reflects well the diversity of the neighborhood it's located in. Lot's of picnic and grilling opportunities. Great hills for sledding or working out. A very active park building with a gym that supports various youth leagues, pottery studio, drumming classes, community events. It also has 3 playgrounds and a swimming pool. Nice path around the lake with lots of wildlife.

One of my favorite parks in Mpls. Great playgrounds! (Yes, plural. If you walk around the park there are 3 different playground sections. One with a pool.) It's a big park with lots of old trees. It's a big enough space to go for a scenic stroll and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Plus, they have a community center that offers pottery classes and other activities.

By far my favorite park in the cities. Great neighborhood park. It may not be as big or bougie as other places, but it's unique. Perfect size. Lots of cute dogs. Multiple levels. Multi-cultural and otherwise diverse. Friendky people. Usually not too crowded - even on good days. If you drive instead of walk here, there is always free street parking available.

I love this park....walking by myself or with my tiny boxer. So many great things here. Their rec center has a ceramic room still trying to get registered for classes. Theres zumba free in the park. Fishing and soccer. But I enjoy the Empty Bowls event in November and the art sled in winter. The Mayday celebration is fun for everyone. Come have a look-see.

Eagles and hawks need I say more! One of the best kept secrets in my neighborhood. All the different events that happened at this place the great start to the spring where the MayDay Parade ends. Art festivals and neighborhood Sports a super clean Park with tons of space to hang out in the shade. Here's a couple pictures of snowshoeing in the winter time.

Big, beautiful, grassy, classic Minneapolis park. One of my favorites throughout the entire city, there's enough space for baseball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, or your game of choice. There's a park building, small parking lot and plenty of street parking around the permiter. There's a mile or more of paths within the park. Definitely worth a visit!

What a quaint little green area right in the middle of the city. There are parts of the park where you might believe you were out in the wilderness were it not for the traffic noise. They should manage the lake a little better. It looks like it has an algae and snail problem, and the water has flooded the fishing pier. It's a bit disgusting.

This is such a beautiful park and such a meaningful part of this neighborhood. I have lived in this area And even though I'm somewhere else now, I still come back here for the beautiful green grass and the water and the people. Parks like this are what make Minneapolis special. It's a great place to hang out or to exercise.

They’ve made some really great updates to all 3 of the playgrounds throughout the park. It’s a good sized park for a walk, short run, or just taking in the good old outdoors. Close to cozy coffee and tasty restaurants and it doesn’t get overwhelmingly busy aside from event days - May Day parade, powderhorn art fair, etc

The May Day celebration is legendary. I loved it so much that I bought a house nearby just to be a part of such a diverse and artistic community. It's also one of the most densely Pagan areas of the cities. The park is a popular place for rituals for Pagans, but popular for walking and playing for everyone else

Family friendly park. Great facilities, easily accessible and good amount of parking. They have events occasionally in the amphitheater area. Went to the fire dancing show recently. Surprisingly not too many bugs. Place is clean and the people who visit are super nice. I really like walking around here.

Great park but playgrounds are neglected. Missing safety rails and graffiti on everything. Crime as of early 2016 seems to be on rise. Gang tags on sidewalks. Park is well used. Fields always have something happening. Park building is great asset and always something for kids to do. Staff is wonderful.

Volunteered for the annual MLK Day Service and it was amazing. The people are absolutely wonderful, food was delicious, and the vibe was heartwarming and welcoming. There is nothing like an event that brings the community together and Powderhorn does it so well thanks to the great staff.

The park itself was very nice. Went to the Mayday parade had a good time. Parking was one the hardest things to find. Did try food at Mayday. Meat was cold. Kind of disappointing. But overall good experience. Might be going back to park later this summer to have a picnic with friends.

The community comes alive in this park. It is never empty, full of life, especially in the summer. Baseball, soccer and basketball games, new wading pool and playground equipment. Community center offers free Zumba and Yoga classes, among other services. A truly community-run park.

Yesterday was the great spring festival of Mayday, a parade and celebration performance in the park the first Sunday in May, well worth the effort to get there and see the amazing puppets dancers & musicians! Lots of food trucks and community for the first day of MN Spring!

My wife and I had a casual stroll here on a Sunday and it was relatively empty except for maybe 15 people scattered about. Good place to chill n hang out, plus they have baseball feilds, a large pond (or small lake?) You can paddle a canoe around in, and lots of benches.

large, spacious, well-kept. Had our wedding ceremony - quick and simple - at the gazebo overlooking the lake. Lucky for us the State Fair was on so the park was mostly empty. Def worth spending an afternoon picnic or simply lying on the grass with a good read!

This park is spacious scenic and nice. It's also shelter for many of the cities unhoused folks who've been weathing crisis after crisis over the last few months. Housing is a human right, but until that's realized you really couldn't ask for a nicer park.

My favorite park. Post pandemic experience has been a true treat. Various activities. Very clean sanitary splash pad. My nine year old loves it. We easily send hours enjoying the summer program. Any child aged 18 and younger can receive lunch at 4:30 pm.

Great place. Multiple parks for children. Beautiful lake with lots of places to grill or picnic. Also baseball diamonds, soccer fields and basketball court. Huge place with lots to do. A lot of events/festivities held here. Love living next to this park!

The annual Art Fair at Powderhorn Park should be added to your to do list. Located in Minneapolis the neighborhood beside the park is an interesting mix of cultures and lifestyles. There was a good selection of food available at this years Art Fair.

Stopped by Powderhorn park to sit and think of a good friend. Jesse and I would get some dairy queen and come sit enjoying each others company. We would bring board games or just people watch. The park is a peaceful setting to embrace the momentm

Great park in a challenging neighborhood, the city help to keep it nice but some people can be a little messy so you can find garbage sometimes. Park hours are 6 am to midnight The park contains playgrounds and is great to walk dogs

Been going to this park since I was a kid. It's a nice lake to walk around. There are many events here during the year. Great place to play baseball or basketball. Too much dog poop laying around. Be careful if you leave the path!!

By far my favorite park to go to. It's a huge and beautiful park and has allot of stuff you can do there. Also has these cool placks on the west side of park that talks about something with Olympic ice skating. Go check it out!!

Nice park in the middle of the Powderhorn neighborhood. There are two playgrounds, a community center, 3 softball fields, a soccer field, plenty of open space, and an outdoor concert platform. Great for sledding in the winter.

This park is BEAUTIFUL! The new playground equipment is great for kids of all ages, and the new zero entry pool is perfect for toddlers and only goes as deep as 2 feet. Don't forget to watch for the ducks, geese, and turtles!

Beautiful, large, has large lake, community center, baseball fields, exercise trails, walking paths, lots of trees, benches, picnic tables, tennis courts, bandstand, host to arts, music community events, including fireworks.

A classic Minneapolis park. Newer playground perfect for the kids. Great place for walks, runs, biking, and enjoying nature.
Features
Playground: Yes
Public restrooms: Yes
Picnic tables: Yes
Barbecue grills: Not sure

This park is awesome. I'm from Salt Lake, and this is the size of some of our biggest (in city) parks. It was beautiful, and made for a great picnic. Four stars only because a few of the homeless camps were kind of trashy.

What an amazing gem in the middle of the city. This park has it all, a lake, walking paths, baseball diamonds and soccer fields. There is always something going on here.includong the huge Mayday celebration!

One of my favorite parks in the city. Lots of playground areas for kids. Plus upper and lower walking paths around the lake. Also picnic tables ,basketball court,wading pool, and ample space to run around.

Great neighborhood park. There are several playgrounds, a nice pond/lake to walk around, a new splash pool, and softball, basketball, soccer facilities. There is also programming in the recreation center.

Such a beautiful place. Lots of wild life to see. It's got great paths.. an outlet on edge children's pool area next to the playground and recreation building in case you need to charge. Highly recommend.

Beautiful community park and little green heaven in the middle of yet busy and built out city. Mix sounds of nearby city life and the serene sounds of frogs, birds and other animals thriving in the park.

Great for picnics, running, playing frisbee, attending art fairs and May day parade and in the winter: sledding!! They have incredibly steep hills and this will be your next sledding destination!!

May day. Community center. Great new splash pad. Playgrounds. Pathway around the park. Walking distance to an art gallery and mayday cafe. A dock that goes out into the lake. It's a great park.

Great city park in a very safe diverse and eccletic neighborhood. Fishing in the summer in the summer is fun they let you borrow poles. You can also find a decent pick up basketball game here.

Great playground for kids from just walking to maybe around 8? My 5 year old loved it and we were there, and busy, for 1.5 hours. Beautiful setting, newer equipment, and a lot of variety.

Beautiful scenery and wildlife is thriving! Family park lots of places to play walk tons different playground for kids. Great fishing spot. Sports games and everything in this one park.

Beautiful park in the heart of South Minnie. Great place to walk the dog or take the kids on a nice day. Make sure to bring some stale bread so you can feed the ducks …

Clean friendly people,good seating and all around a good place to have a picnic or a family chill spot lots of room for kite flying and out door fun in the sun or shade

A sweet little oasis in the city. There are multiple playgrounds and a nice walking path around the lake. This park hosts Mayday and an art fair. Both are fun events.

I love this park. We got to hang our hammocks here by the playground. Plenty of trees to do that. The pond is lovely, but they also have a nice wading pool for kids.

Beautiful park! Our dogs loved the many paved walking paths around the water. Our 5 year old enjoyed the multiple small playgrounds. Street parking only. Recommend.

Awesome fun little park with a splash pad area! Took a star away because ppl do not follow the rules and go in the pool with clothes on, yuck. No one to enforce it.

I just walk a lot and the Park is a really nice place to enjoy, it's really hilly, and there's a lot of trails to walk around on. It's a real good aerobic workout.

Sometimes I hate sitting on trains every chance I get I'm grabbing for change. It's a great place to bring the kids and there are rides and treats and lots of fun

Open spaces, picnic tables are more than 6ft apart. Only porta potty's was probably the only downside. The atmosphere was great. I will be there again and soon.

The park is just the right size to walk around it all and not get tired. it is very quiet. Saturday and Sunday there is baseball and sometimes cultural events.

Has enough space for biking and playing soccer, There are enough restrooms. It is dog friendly you can walk you dog around. A nice place to have a picnic.

We went during the art fair. It's a great park, at a great location. Parking is a challenge when it's busy. The grounds are looking a bit rough...

Beautiful lawns and trails. Love the views at different times and seasons. The lake in winter is so picturesque. My puppy Bella Marie loves it

Just wonderful. Loved the multiple parks. Loves that they have the free swim pool and the hiking trail. Great place to enjoy the out doors

Easily one of the most beautiful and unique sanctuaries in the midst of South Minneapolis, and there are a plethora worth visiting.

A lovely park in Minneapolis. Visited Powderhorn Park for the annual art fair. Clean grounds and well maintained walking trail.

Beautiful day the park was in great shape. Love the paths and the lake. The kids loved the playground and basketball court.

Such a beautiful park surrounded by caring neighbors. Definitely a community hub! And the Powderhorn Art Fair is fantastic!

Huge beautiful park and lake. Have gone here several times for peace of mind and to enjoy nature ever since I was a child

Acoustics are bad for music or speach, the venue and people were great! MLK day was one event ill come back for!

This is one of the most charming parks in Minneapolis. Mayday and Ice Skating on a real lake are highlights!

Amazing huge park. Was here for mayday but I'll definitely have to come back for walks and picnics

Cool spot. Beautiful park. May day headquarters Fire performers practice on mondays in the summer

I love the park so much. It's a wonderful area full of ducks and squirrels and kind people. 10/10

One of my favorite parks in the city. I really hope the May Day Parade and Festival returns.

Nice place for a walk in the summer. The special sled race was hilarious this winter.

Amazing large park with great views, biking trails, and walking paths next to water!

Very good family time, lots of fun, playgrounds and options for the whole family!!!

Here for the art fest! Really nice walk around! Great people. Plenty of green!

Very nice place for relaxing, exercising and enjoying with family and friends

I love May Day & the Heart of the Beast Puppet Theater! Happy May Day!!

Powderhorn Art Festval is one of the FINER art festivals in the metro.

Pretty nice for an inner city park. Very pretty. Easy to walk around.

Went there for May Day Celebrations. This is park has it all.. …

Epic park. Beautiful weather. Yummy food. good times. Would recomend

Recently attended a May Day music event here and really enjoyed it!

really cool lake to walk around. Lots of fun here, very lively!

Great Park in the middle of South MPLS and again a nice lake

Really beautiful park. Gd fun and beautiful atmosphere.

Very pretty park with lots of room to spread about

Best place to walk, picnic and kids can play

Fabulous place for a nice couples brunch

Beautiful park with beautiful people.

Nice little walk around the pond.

Nice park to walk around.