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5116 North Mississippi Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55412
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North Mississippi Regional Park is located between I-94 and the west bank of the Mississippi River in North Minneapolis. A bicycle/walking trail extends along the entire length of the park. Bridges on both ends connect to east bank trails. The trails link to Shingle Creek Parkway and Victory Memorial Parkway near the Camden Bridge.
The park also has a picnic area and shelters, a wading pool and areas that are being restored to native prairie.
The Carl W. Kroening Interpretive Center is designed as a green building and takes advantage of natural lighting, lowering the use of electricity. The cabinets are made from shells of sunflower seeds, wheat, and recycled woods and plastics. Exhibits tell the story of the Mississippi River and the impact it had on the surrounding community. Interpretive programs are offered year-round.
...MORENorth Mississippi Regional Park is located between I-94 and the west bank of the Mississippi River in North Minneapolis. A bicycle/walking trail extends along the entire length of the park. Bridges on both ends connect to east bank trails. The trails link to Shingle Creek Parkway and Victory Memorial Parkway near the Camden Bridge.
The park also has a picnic area and shelters, a wading pool and areas that are being restored to native prairie.
The Carl W. Kroening Interpretive Center is designed as a green building and takes advantage of natural lighting, lowering the use of electricity. The cabinets are made from shells of sunflower seeds, wheat, and recycled woods and plastics. Exhibits tell the story of the Mississippi River and the impact it had on the surrounding community. Interpretive programs are offered year-round.
Open: Year-Round
Cost: Free
Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals, Pets, Bicycle
Parking: Free On-site
Rent a kayak from Paddle Share. After you make a reservation online, paddle along the Mississippi River. Return the kayak downstream to the station at Boom Island Regional Park. Or there is the option to rent from Mississippi Gateway Regional Park or River Park and return the kayak here.
The Carl W. Kroening Interpretive Center offers interpretive exhibits, a bird-watching station, hands-on fun for children, and free nature exploration resources available to borrow.
There is a Nice Ride bike share station at this park.
The Carl W. Kroening Interpretive Center opened March 22, 2002. It is named to honor Carl W. Kroening, a former teacher from the area and Minnesota State legislator.
A heron rookery once occupied an island just downstream from the visitor center but was devastated by a tornado in May of 2011. The surviving herons moved the rookery to other islands near Marshall Terrace Park or to an existing rookery at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.
There is the possibility to observe the abundant wildlife in this park: Great Blue Herons, deer, beaver, hawks, and eagles are frequently spotted at this park.
North Mississippi Regional Park is located between I-94 and the west bank of the Mississippi River in North Minneapolis. A bicycle/walking trail extends along the entire length of the park. Bridges on both ends connect to east bank trails. The trails link to Shingle Creek Parkway and Victory Memorial Parkway near the Camden Bridge.
The park also has a picnic area and shelters, a wading pool and areas that are being restored to native prairie.
The Carl W. Kroening Interpretive Center is designed as a green building and takes advantage of natural lighting, lowering the use of electricity. The cabinets are made from shells of sunflower seeds, wheat, and recycled woods and plastics. Exhibits tell the story of the Mississippi River and the impact it had on the surrounding community. Interpretive programs are offered year-round.
Open: Year-Round
Cost: Free
Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals, Pets, Bicycle
Parking: Free On-site
Rent a kayak from Paddle Share. After you make a reservation online, paddle along the Mississippi River. Return the kayak downstream to the station at Boom Island Regional Park. Or there is the option to rent from Mississippi Gateway Regional Park or River Park and return the kayak here.
The Carl W. Kroening Interpretive Center offers interpretive exhibits, a bird-watching station, hands-on fun for children, and free nature exploration resources available to borrow.
There is a Nice Ride bike share station at this park.
Fun FactsThe Carl W. Kroening Interpretive Center opened March 22, 2002. It is named to honor Carl W. Kroening, a former teacher from the area and Minnesota State legislator.
A heron rookery once occupied an island just downstream from the visitor center but was devastated by a tornado in May of 2011. The surviving herons moved the rookery to other islands near Marshall Terrace Park or to an existing rookery at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.
There is the possibility to observe the abundant wildlife in this park: Great Blue Herons, deer, beaver, hawks, and eagles are frequently spotted at this park.
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