Minnehaha Regional Park
About this place
4801 S Minnehaha Drive. Home to Minnehaha Falls; the Wabun Picnic Area alone has 4 shelters, plus numerous tables/grills/pavilions above the gorge overlooking the Mississippi.
Good to know
Hours
- 9:00 AM–3:00 PMApr 15–Oct 15 · Picnic season April 15 – October 15
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PMApr 15–Oct 15 · Picnic season April 15 – October 15; Boom Island reservations 9 am – 9 pm
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PMApr 15–Oct 15 · Picnic season April 15 – October 15
Fees
- $80 per changeAdministrative fee for one-time permit date change
- $75 per half-dayMinnehaha Area 2 (no roof)
- $75 per half-dayMinnehaha Wabun E (no roof)
- $125 per full-dayMinnehaha Area 2 (no roof)
- $125 per full-dayMinnehaha Wabun E (no roof)
- $140 per half-dayBoom Island Shelters A, B, C
- $140 per half-dayColumbia Park Main Shelter
- $140 per half-dayMinnehaha Wabun A & B
- $140 per half-dayMinnehaha Wabun F & G
- $140 per half-dayNorth Mississippi Shelters A & B
- $140 per half-dayXcel Energy Park Main Shelter
- $185 per half-dayBeard's Plaisance Main Shelter
+11 more — see official page
What's here
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Minnehaha Regional Park?
Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Minnehaha Regional Park. Grills are already provided on site. Permit required only for reserved picnic shelters (Apr 15 - Oct 15); casual grill use unreserved. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
Permit required only for reserved picnic shelters (Apr 15 - Oct 15); casual grill use unreserved.
Is there a fee at Minnehaha Regional Park?
Yes — fees apply. For example, $80 per change · Administrative fee for one-time permit date change. See the official page for the full schedule.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs allowed, must be leashed at all times.
What are the hours at Minnehaha Regional Park?
9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Apr 15–Oct 15 · Picnic season April 15 – October 15; 9:00 AM–10:00 PM · Apr 15–Oct 15 · Picnic season April 15 – October 15; Boom Island reservations 9 am – 9 pm; 4:00 PM–10:00 PM · Apr 15–Oct 15 · Picnic season April 15 – October 15.
