This is one of my favorite walking places. Recently a number of Asian carp died along the shore of the Lake. The smell of dead fish cost it one star I dont know whats up with the park board but I assume Corona virus has prevented them from cleaning this up. Advantage of this Lake it doesnt get the mill foil build-up that these smaller lakes get. It is the beach area for a large portion of uptown as well so the beaches are usually pretty packed. It is a long walk but a wonderful one highly recommend.

Beautiful looks over the lake, plenty of free or affordable parking. The kids park was wonderful for my 2 year old he didnt want to leave. Plenty of choices spread out around the lake for food. Out houses were plentiful and well maintained

Just awesome! I love lake Calhoun. It will always be lake Calhoun to me.

Always a great place to get a walk in. Nice loop size with great view and places to sit. Parking can be hard during the summer but if you go at an off time it is very easy.

1. I it because it is open friendly space2. The volley ball court always has at least two nets set up3. The option to Kayak n peddleboat is amazingly great natural exercise4. Its cool

A very pretty place to either drive around or walk around the lake. I was told summer is the time to get here but Fall also seemed pretty good. I see myself hitting this spot more often in the future. Park is bike friendly and family friendly.

Its an amazing place, security and comfort... Recommended for a relaxing day or sunset...

Always a fun and interesting time. Boat rental can be found here, next to the large colorful chairs which you can sit on for a great picture by the by. Bde Maka Ska has a complete circuit for walking, biking, rollerblading, jogging. Lots of benches for wildlife watching or people watching. Lots of interesting characters

My friend and I have been walking at a lot of parks and trails recently. This place is so beautiful. This place has great walkways and other outdoor activities available (which we did not explore). It is kept clean and it is spacious, so you wont need to cram in a single file line to walk. Many people bike here too, so this is a great place to go to get out of your house and get fresh air.

Such a beautiful lake. Great trails. Nice beaches. Close to lots of coffee/food/shopping options. Needs some work on a couple spots on the trails that have sunken or washed away, but at least theres ready ways to get around them for now.

It was so relaxing. The man selling hot dogs, chips, pop and water was so nice and helpful.My day was nice

Good place to walk before the snow ️ comes. I once saw prince driving his prowler around the lake here. Historical Minneapolis uptown lake to chill out at.

Spent some time at the 32nd st. beach and it was lovely! Not too crowded, plenty of space, friendly ducks, good people watching, and a nice swim! Free street parking wasnt hard to find about a block away.

Lake Bde Maka Ska is a wonderful place to walk, run, swim, bike, boat, sail, or just relax like a beach bum (no pun intended) over the summer. Its conveniently located in the Chain of Lakes in South Minneapolis. Its a really great place for those beginning runners who want to improve their times. In the winter there is both the Polar Plunge and my favorite the Minneapolis frozen 5k! All in all, Lake Bde Maka Ska is a great place for out of towners and those of us who cant get enough of running Minnesotas lakes!

Sat on one of the many park benches around the lake. Beatiful evening. Sail boats sailing sun setting. Perfect summer day.

Great place to go to hang out at the beach or run / walk / bike the trail. Have spent a lot of time here over the years and good for individuals or families.Pretty crowded during the weekends but what lakes/beaches arent?

The water is pretty clear here but the swimming area does not get very deep. The sand area is unfortunately very small but there is a lot of room to lay out in the grass and there is also a lot of shade if you want to stay out of the sun. Water was surprisingly warm(in summer of course), which is funny because this lake freezes over in winter.

Awesome lake, great walking and hiking paths. There is plenty of lawn space, seating picnic and beach areas. I love walking the dog around and letting him jump in the lake.

Lovely city lake with excellent bike paths & beaches. Best place to relax & people watch after a day of work... Or hang out at the beach and watch sailboats...

Busy, but not packed. Recommend some coolers, and a 4 hr kayak/SUP rental. Multiple beaches are accessible.

Has some great views, people are pretty friendly except for a few of them. Most mind their own business and its relaxing sunsets are my favorite.

I have always liked this lake. I saw that some skateboarders has a grind rail on the slab that the building used to be on. This makes me think Bde Maka Ska would be a great place for a good quality skatepark for Bikes and Skateboards!

It has always been a beautiful place to visit, clear your head, meet great people, or BBQ. There is of course many other things to do at this lake. It is accessible by public transportation. There is an area you can put your boat in the water and there is a beach area as well. I would recommend this lake to anyone!!!

Its a lake, obviously its beautiful. looks even beautiful in the evening. Great place for a nice walk with your significant other. If you need a quiet place choose this one on weekdays.

Is very relaxing. A cute place for pictures if you like nature there are swans. Beautiful. Not good for swimming but nice to ride a boat ANF fishing.

All parks are pretty awesome but for people watching, cant beat Uptown.

Lovely on the 4th of July. Smelled too strongly of Marijuana which tarnished the family atmosphere a bit.

It is a good place to exercise, there is a lot of good and friendly people, some more than others but nice place to visit.

Amazing area if you wanna go hiking, biking, rent a boat or a canoa, or just hang out with your friends at the beach.You can also choose between Calhoun (Bde Maka Ska) or Thomas which is more familiar, less people drinking and more quiet but also beautiful even it doesn’t have a beach though.Parking is really hard around but that’s ok if you’re patient you’ll find a spot.

Beautiful lake!!! Great to walk around does have a whole lot of shade if you walk the loop. You can do water activities on the lake. There are places to hammock. Super beautiful

Always love this location. Moved away a few years back and sad to know the restaurant burned down that was there. Hope it gets rebuilt.

Great lake for walking, jogging, or biking. Beautiful scenery and plenty of space for outdoor lovers.

Nice view and well maintained but I have never seen this place not crowded! 6am and there are people everywhere!

I love the 32nd street beach Clean great for kids and grilling was great I brought my own mini grill

Despite the current situation in Minnesota, this place has so much to experience, lovely lakes jogging trails, boat rentals, water sports, all around there are many things that will keep you entertained.

I come here to rent out the kayaks and stand up paddle boards from Wheel Fun Rentals. They have a decent price range and the connected lakes gives you some room to roam for a few hours. Some times the staff is a little more attentive to their conversation than a customer standing next to them waiting, but standing next to the waters edge on a sunny day isnt a bad thing to complain about. My many experiences renting from them has always left me wanting to come back.

Great lake. Rent a bike and take a stroll around the lake and then cut through the local area and ride around Lake of the Isles. Very peaceful.

One of my favorite spots during the summer and fall! There is a cement trail that circles the lake to provide a perfect walk to enough the scenery. The trail and surrounding park is also dog friendly!

Good biking trail around the lake, the local restaurant closed so thats a bummer but its close enough to Uptown that its easy to jump down the road and get some food. Multiple beaches to swim at. Good place to bring the pets

I love Lake Harriet! Easy to be there, easy to do social distancing, and great place to have fun with the kids!

Its a very beautiful and everybody that comes there is in a good mood. great place.

Beautiful place..lots of things to do.. friendly people!

Wonderful lake, beautiful area, I frequently kayak and paddle board this lake. Thank you to Wheel Fun Rentals for offering these services.

Great but can be busy as its mpls favorite lake!

Good place to go rent kayaks or paddle boards

I think you mean Lake Calhoun. Its a great place to enjoy.

Great place to relax, & walk.. Plenty of boats in the water.. Awesome walking trails..

Going to the lake is always great for me and I love sitting at the bench before work and just thinking but it will always be Lake Calhoun to me. I am 53 and Ive known it as nothing else I dont know where this other name came from but whenever I refer to that Lake I refer to it as Lake Calhoun simple as that

Nice place with the original name

Great walk trail. Rental bikes always ready. I enjoy to go there and enjoy the great weather.

This is a good lake to walk around, spend time on the beach or just sightseeing.

Beautiful lake with a lot of water activities. Can run, walk or ride a bike on the the paths aside. If you dont have a bicycle there are some for rent. Also botes, pedal botes and kayaks. It has a pay per hour parking.

Nice new addition to the lake is the skate top near the boat rental spot absolutely enjoyed this lake and will always visit when I have time.

It was a nice walking and biking trail. Very scenic and enjoyable on a nice day. However, the lake itself is kind of gross. There was a lot of algae, and some dead carp floating randomly about.

Fun day trip. Walked around part of the lake. Rented a paddle boat. Enjoyed lunch from a food truck.

A beautiful lake close to Uptown Minneapolis .. amazing trail from and to downtown Minneapolis and a beautiful trail around the lake which is almost 3 miles . A perfect workout for people looking for a substitute for gym and their regular activities .. An amazing get away

Twin Cities lakes are always a delight. Walking, running, kayaking or relaxing, vacation at our doorstep.

Beautiful park with so so many options. Picnic, walk, run, bike, hammocks, kayak, skating in the winter.

Nice lake, people watching. Walk, bike, swim, sunbathe, play equipment for kids. Concession stand gone, tho...fond memories.

It was a beautiful day to take a picnic lunch and enjoy the lake.

It was an absolute beautiful afternoon to walk around the lake. Amazing sights of downtown Minneapolis from the south side of the lake. Especially special when you can enjoy it with people who have never been!

There are two sides to the lake: chill side and busy side with more people. The beach area is small and gets pretty packed. Overall a great place for walking and biking.

I LOVE bde maka ska. There is so much to do and so much space, you can sail, kayak, stand up paddleboard, paddle boat, canoe, swim, fish, and around the lake the paths are great, you can walk, run, bike, Rollerblade, hammock, picnic, heck unicycle! Tin fish is no longer there so food around the lake is not really there, but its a short walk from uptown and then there are many options.

Really lovely peoples lake - especially since they changed the name for the better instead of a slavery apologist

My baby works on the food truck thats out there it is really good go and get some of there food

Popular hangout with clean beaches and nice running as well as bicycle paths. There are enough smaller beaches to escape to if you want to avoid the crowds. The water is reasonably clean for swimming or taking a quick dip. Parking is not always easy, so its best to plan a more sustainable commute.

Lovely park, with sitting areas to take in the lake views, bike trails, canoeing, boating, paddle board, etc.

Went biking. Can get a little crowded but a good workout.

Just the landscape view was Wow! Dog friendly park, nice people pretty calm. Went for a picnic and had a great time!

Its hard to rate one of the chain of Mpls. lakes as better than the others, since they all offer such a lovely way to enjoy a little nature while still in an urban setting. On foot / on wheels around it, or on the water in a canoe, kayak, paddleboard or sailboat - take advantage of this treasure!

Excellent park with walkways for people walking jogging and another one for bike roller blades. Some volleyball area and picnic areas. Plenty of restrooms and a very safe area. Great views in nice weather. Easy parking and a good size not boring 3.5 mile lap. Some fishing and water related activity. Good to meet people too.

What a perfect walking path around a goregous lake. Dog walkers (like myself), runners, bikers, walkers, joggers and rollerblades alike have enough path to go at their own pace. Plenty of benches, beaches, and banks to rest on. Even a restaurant is easily accessible to help your stroll be perfect. One of my favorite walking paths in the cities hands down

It was great. Good to have a conversation with someone who is not in the service department and not having to worry about the worlds real problems.

Beautiful and bustling park with biking and walking trails, beaches, benches, picnic/bbq areas, and views of the city.

Perfect spot on a sunny day

Very chill. Would love to live there tbh.

Its still a good place to go walking, beautiful views.

Parking can be a challenge but otherwise great.

Such a beautiful lake with room for everything. Walking, biking, kayaking, swimming, napping, etc. We love to walk down to the lake and relax for awhile.

Always a good time at lake Bde maka ska.

My old lake clahoun favorite when I used to live southwest neighborhood .for young people like to be seen .nice era

Love this place. Water is so nice. Ducks and people are both friendly.

Beautiful and peaceful place to watch the world go by.

Nice beach and park. It took us a while to find a parking spot.

This place is just amazing. great views!

Very fun, very large lake and I enjoyed walking around it with my family! Lots of friendly people are there and theres plenty of interaction. Theres a truck that offers barbecue food and fresh cold water bottles and there are bikes, paddleboats and canoes for rent as well :)

Great bike trail and beautiful views.

Nice walking path. Separate biking Lane which is nice. Lots of shopping and food choices near by.

Nice place to walk/run. Lots of people at time though.

It was nice. Not alot of people. Everyone social distancing.

Nice area with boat rentals and plenty of walking paths. It can get really busy and its sometimes difficult to find parking but not many places like it in the city (if any).

Cool lake big wave fun swim

Crowded on the best of days, but a wonderful place to soak of the sun or take a few laps around on the trail while watching the sailboats go by.

Beautiful Lake. Formally Known as Lake Calhoun, The Biggest Lake In The City of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great lake for walks, exercise and picnic.

Beautiful park. Great for a picnic or a walk.

Its a really nice area. However the lake water is also not the best considering how busy it is. Petty crime can happen around here at night. Personally I prefer Lake Harriet more.

Lake Calhoun...... What can I say. Always nice year round.

Great park. Awesome trails for runners or walkers, but it gets super busy with people exercising. North side was nice, but the playground equipment is a bit outdated good enough for my kids though Water was very clear!

Popular city lake with great views of downtown. It has two separate paved paths for safe Walking and faster Biking.Native American words stamped in the concrete provide interesting history.Huge Adirondack chairs are fun for kids and adults. Perfect size for a brisk walk or run. From Dog walking to Rollerblading this lake has it all.