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About Lake Minnewashta Regional Park

Lake Minnewashta Regional Park is a 340 acre park situated on the shores of Lake Minnewashta. Park hours are from 6:00am-10:00pm.  During the fishing season, the park will open at 5:00am.

Other Facilities Include

  • Swimming beach
  • Bathhouse
  • Off-leash dog area
  • Reservable picnic shelters
  • Sand/turf volleyball courts
  • Creative playground (expected to be closed spring-fall 2024 for renovations)
  • Paved boat access
  • Paved bike trail
  • Turf trails for walking and skiing
  • Ski/snowshoe rentals

 

Trails & Facilities

  • Off Leash Dog Area: Check out the popular fenced-in off-leash dog area.  This 18-acre site includes a separate area for small dogs and approximately one mile of trails.  
  • Trails: Enjoy a leisurely stroll along five miles of turf and natural surface trails that meander along the edge of Lake Minnewashta and through forested and prairie areas of the park. In the winter, separate trails are groomed for skiing and walking.
  • Public Boat Access: There is one paved boat access within the park. The City of Chanhassen has permitted a limit of 35 truck/trailers in the boat access parking area. If boat trailer parking is full, no additional watercraft launching is allowed until a parking spot has become available. Fishing from the boat access dock is prohibited per Park Ordinance 91.08. 
  • Fishing Pier: A fishing pier is available to provide accessibility to all Park visitors out and onto the lake. It is located west of the beach area on the point. In addition to facilitating anglers, the pier offers a scenic view of Lake Minnewashta.
  • Little Free Library: Visiting the beach and forget your book?  Picnicking and want to enjoy a shady, cozy spot with a novel? You will find a Little Free Library located near the beach! The honor system policy is take a book, leave a book, or take a book for the day and return it. 
  • Canoe/Kayak Storage: The racks are located at the Personal Watercraft Access within the park and are available for the public to rent from May 1 - October 31. 

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