2025
July 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park
Managed by Three Rivers Park District
Since 2025
In Minnesota, US
TRP226
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About this site
Melting glaciers carved the Minnesota River Valley over 10,000 years ago. Every bend in the river shows a vertical cut bank, often with piles of logs and debris from yearly flooding. The river’s human history spans thousands of years. The Dakota people named the river Mni Sóta, meaning “sky tinted water.” Fur traders, farmers, manufacturers, and the US government have all used this place. This site is near the historic 1930’s Overlook Wall.
About Three Rivers Park District
Three Rivers Park District is a park system in the west suburban Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area of Minnesota. We manage almost 27,000 acres of park reserves, regional parks, regional trails, and special-use facilities. The name "Three Rivers" comes from our parks' geography, situated within the watersheds that flow into three significant rivers to this region: the Mississippi, the Minnesota and the Crow.
With facilities for every season, including picnicking, swimming, play areas, boating, fishing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, golfing, camping and sledding, Three Rivers Parks is the place for recreation, play and relaxation. We have developed an extensive trail system for hiking, biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. We also offer program sites for nature, recreation, historic and farm education. The Park District serves more than 14.3 million visitors annually.
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