Powderhorn Park

We come here for walks sometimes, but recently they had an art fair around the entire pond. They had hundreds of vendors! It was wonderful with so much to see!! They also have a splash pad and small kiddie pool here in the summer.

Powderhorn is an old park... I played here when I was a kid, so to see my niece playing basketball here as a kid is nostalgic. Ambiance: it's a park that has one of our 10,000 lakes. There's a small parking lot and street parking around this residential neighborhood. Inside is decently clean. No issues with the restrooms or anything like that. The gym was also clean.Service: The two ladies who ran the consession stand were pleasant and kept the building smelling like fresh popped popcorn.I wish for a 9am basketball game on a Saturday morning that they sold COFFEE. All the parents would thank them! Trust me!LOL

This park is underrated. It's surprisingly big, with a nice lake and some quality paved, walking trails. Minneapolitans all should go.

This is a hit and miss park for me. It may look pretty but plain, but being there is a whole different story. I don't always feel relaxed there. I always see people there walking around or sitting there. Some of them seem to be having some fun there. I don't feel the same vibe every time I'm there. This is sad because I would have thought that parks in the almost heart of the city would be delightful for going there. This park, I don't feel that way. There's a lot that's different about this park than the other parks in Minneapolis. These differences aren't necessarily good things. This explains why I rated it as three stars instead of five or four.To start, most of the time, the bugs are horrible. The last time I went there, I left there itching all the time because of mosquito bites. I don't expect that in Minneapolis parks, but this one has that problem. The overall appearance isn't what I call pretty. It's not ugly either, but it's nowhere near as pretty as Lake Calhoun or Lake Nokomis or Loring Park, to list a few. As I said before, I don't always feel relaxed when I'm there. This definitely would keep me from coming back there all the time. I like parks, but this one isn't high priority for me.

If you were within earshot of me and my boyfriend at Powderhorn last night, you would have shoved goose sh*t in your ears and jumped in the lake. Our incessant, "Oh wow!" "Look at that!" "This is so nice here!" "Woa!" was undoubtedly unbearable.A couple of our friends who live near this park had us over and gave us a tour of this extensive area. Every step we took we ooed and ahhed at something new we saw. There are a couple playgrounds, sand pit, swimming pool, lake, rolling hills, and a community center to name a few of its offerings. There's sledding and ice skating in the winter and swimming and picnic-ing in the summer. There is also a canoe that has cat fish swimming inside of it? And a drumline? And if that's not enough, there were fire dancers last night. That's right, when you think you've seen everything here, someone shows up and near-engorges themselves in flames for the art of entertainment. I love it here.Here's the posting of their activities and events: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks_and_destinations/parks_and_lakes/powderhorn_park/My tip: grab a greasy burger from Matt's and enjoy it in the grass at Powderhorn. If the burger makes it that far.

Totally found this park by accident even though I live right by it! Never knew it was there, it's hidden well, even though it's huge! They even have a pool that appears to be free to go in but I haven't tried it. One of the days we went there was a free play in the park, which was very cool.Our dogs love it and it gives them a nice "greener" walk than the "greenway" which we also take them on. Haven't been here for a winter yet but I'm guessing by the bowl shape of the park it would be a great sledding place. I"ll have to re-review it after the winter.If you haven't gone, GO! It's a great escape from the urban surroundings as someone else said.

This 64 acre- park does what parks are supposed to do--truly bring the community that surrounds it together in a way that is equally representational of the neighborhood. I love all the different people and activities I experience whenever I go there. Here are some activities hosted by the park to name a few:May Day Celebration!July 4th fireworksMLK Jr. CelebrationA small, somewhat grimy lake that is actually stocked with fishCoached sports including soccer, football, basketballpick-up games of soccer, volleyball and basketball outside and in the gymnasiumComputer labCommercial kitchenBaseball fieldsBig old treesPottery classesVotingNeighborhood meetingToddler sports classesArt fairFamily campNeighborhood meeting roomsWalking/jogging pathsExercise stations4-5 playground areasIce skating and warming houseGreat sleddingThe 2nd annual Art Sled Rally this Sat 1/30/10 at 2pmAnimal Convergence(giant animal puppets converge on frozen Powerhorn Lake right after the sled rally)The only thing that seems missing lately is music and movies in the park, which I may do something about.

You gotta love the park that hosts the annual Art Sled Rally. My friends and I went as a six pack of Grain Belt Premium last year. I was the one who crashed through the front of the sled as it EXPLODED on a bump we hit on the way down. :) We also had a great night of sledding in the awesome snowfall we had later in February. I usually attend the May Day parade, too. Powderhorn is awesome!

I am quite fond of this park. Its one of my favorites in the city. The ducks are superb and enjoy seeds and breads you bring them. The Cedar Lake or Wirth ducks are snobs, and wont even come close to you. Not the Powderhorn ducks though....they're out in full force a-quack-quack-quackin away and wanting to be pals. Granted, the relationship is based solely around me giving them food...but it works for both of us. I also spent 4th of July evening here with a big group of kids. Had a blast, we drank lots....it was one of the funnest 4th of Julys I have had in many years. The art fair also rules. Go hang out here and feed ducks.

I love this neighborhood park. It draws a mixed crowd, which is part of what I love about it. Its not super huge, but it has a nice body of water, and lots of open space for picnic-ing. Powderhorn does a great job hosting events- I always go to the art festival. The May Day Festival is on odd-ball fest, in the most delightful way. They have a 4th of July daytime party, but I believe I heard they can't do fireworks anymore. Boo. I love this place because its quirky, like the neighborhood.