Tours & Travel

From the Minneapolis World / Places

Lake of the Isles Park

Lake of the Isles is a landscaped walking lake with two wooded islands at its center. Its quieter shore and neighborhood views reward an unhurried circuit.

Lake of the Isles Park

Minneapolis / Your next move

Bring this chapter to life.

Keep exploring Minneapolis with our travel partners.

Why go

The long north arm, lagoon and Peavey Fountain vary the shoreline, while the two protected islands give the lake its name and a visible wildlife refuge. Early twentieth-century dredging shaped the lake and surrounding parkland from a marsh complex. See the islands from shore rather than treating them as places to land.

What to look for

  • Two wooded islands are protected wildlife refuges visible from shore.
  • The Peavey Fountain and lagoon break up the lakeside circuit.
  • Walking and bicycle paths follow the lake's long, irregular outline.

Useful to know

  • Allow time for the full lakeside circuit if the islands and lagoon are the main draw.
  • Do not land on the protected islands; check current ice conditions before any winter activity.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

Outdoor visit · 30–80 min

World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.

Opening information

World snapshot; verify with the official source.

America/Chicago · Oct 3, 2026 / Oct 10, 2026

Monday
06:00–22:00
Tuesday
06:00–22:00
Wednesday
06:00–22:00
Thursday
06:00–22:00
Friday
06:00–22:00
Saturday
06:00–22:00
Sunday
06:00–22:00
Official visitor information

Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.

Minneapolis / Tours & Travel

My day 00

Collect a few stops, adjust the time and put them in an order that works for you.

Saved in this browser, on this device. Shared across the nine languages.

Minneapolis, in sync.

My plans changed

Tell this moment what changed above. I will offer a new draft of My day, keeping what fits in order.

How do you feel? ↗

Loading your Minneapolis…

Tours & Travel / Minneapolis

Every city deserves a local voice.

The ambassador programme is being shaped with guides and creators. For now, explore the original World and tell us what Minneapolis needs next.

Talk to us about Minneapolis