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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Gold Medal Park
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History
Gold Medal Park, which opened in May of 2007, is among Minneapolis’ newest parks. The area was a gathering place for Minnesotans in the aftermath of the I-35W bridge collapse that occurred on August 1, 2007.
General Information
This 7.5 acre park in the heart of the St. Anthony Falls area contains a 32’ tall mound whose top may be accessed by a spiral sidewalk. At the top there is seating amidst a grove of trees with good views of the Mississippi River, the historic Stone Arch Bridge, Guthrie Theater, and the historic milling district. The park was recently chosen as the location for a future memorial honoring the victims of the I-35W bridge collapse.
Activities: Walking, good views of the historic milling district and the Mississippi River.
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
Contact Information: Call Minneapolis Parks and Recreation at 612-230-6400.
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Did You Know?
The Mississippi River is approximately three feet deep at its headwaters at Lake Itasca and has an average surface speed of 1.2 miles per hour.
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Last Updated: January 29, 2009 at 14:22 EST |
