Rec League

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Minneapolis Chain of Lakes

Minneapolis Chain of Lakes

A popular network of lakes and scenic trails in Minneapolis, Minnesota, ideal for running, walking, and cycling.

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  • Meg
    MegFirst to rec

    “A fun Minneapolis runner game is to come up with the best lake combos for any distance. Pro tip: the best sips are from the free standing water fountain at the SE corner of Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun.) The one 25 feet away attached to Pimento/the restrooms is lukewarm at best.”

  • Maren Ellingboe King
    Maren Ellingboe King

    “Walking around Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska or Lake of the Isles (ideally with a coffee) is a classic Minneapolis pastime, and one of my favorite ways to spend a morning. Great for people watching and scoping out all of the fancy houses :)”

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