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Minnehaha Parkway Parking Lot – 3965 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406, Minnesota

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About this Location

Facility Overview

Located at 3965 E Minnehaha Pkwy, this facility serves as an essential parking area near the scenic Minnehaha Creek corridor in Minneapolis. The lot provides convenient surface-level parking primarily serving visitors to the surrounding parklands and recreational trails. It is designed for standard passenger vehicles and functions as a standard public-access parking area.

Access and Navigation

The facility is situated along the Minnehaha Parkway, allowing for straightforward entry and exit. As a surface lot, there are no height clearance restrictions, making it suitable for standard SUVs and trucks. Drivers should remain mindful of pedestrian traffic, as the lot is a frequent gateway for cyclists and walkers using the nearby parkway paths.

Pricing and Accessibility

The lot operates as a public parking utility. Users should check local signage upon arrival for specific parking enforcement times or potential meter requirements that may be in effect during peak seasonal periods or local events.

Security and Amenities

The area benefits from natural light and high visibility due to its open-air layout. While the facility is primarily a standard municipal-style lot, it remains an accessible location for park-goers throughout daylight hours. Users are encouraged to keep valuables out of sight as a standard security precaution.

Strategic Alternatives

This location serves as an excellent alternative for visitors seeking access to Minnehaha Falls and the associated regional trail network. By parking here, visitors can avoid the congestion often associated with main park entrance lots while maintaining easy access to the parkway and nearby transit routes.

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Access specs, clearance heights & walking distance to local destinations

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Know Before You Go

Max Vehicle Clearance Open Sky
Open Air / No Height Restriction
Surface lot with no overhead barriers, suitable for high-clearance vehicles and roof racks; watch for low-hanging tree branches.
Access Mechanism
Open Surface Bay
Payment Accepted
Mobile App / PayByPhone, Credit Card
Neighbourhood at a Glance 9 venues
3 Museums
3 Viewpoints
2 Transits
1 Hospital
Closest 2 min walk
Furthest 24 min walk

This car park sits within a 24-minute walk of 9 local venues, including Longfellow House and Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Ideal for visitors to the area's museum scene.

Walking Distance to Destinations

Longfellow House Museum
2m walk • 0.06 mi
Located just steps northeast of the lot, accessible via the main paved park trail.
Minnehaha Falls View Area Viewpoint
5m walk • 0.21 mi
Follow the pedestrian walkway south over the creek footbridge directly to the waterfall overlook.
Minnehaha Depot Museum
5m walk • 0.22 mi
Park on the southern edge of the lot for the quickest trail connection toward the historic rail station.
John H. Stevens House Museum Museum
7m walk • 0.3 mi
Head south on the park footpath across Godfrey Parkway toward the central park lawn.
50th Street/Minnehaha Park Transit Station
8m walk • 0.36 mi
Cross Hiawatha Avenue using the signalized crosswalk at 50th Street to reach the platform safely.

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