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Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
10360 West River RdBrooklyn Park, MN 55444
1 mi north of CR 30 on West River Road. From Hwy 610 take Noble Pkwy north to 97th Ave, go right (east) to CR 12 (Russell Ave). Turn left and head to park entrance.
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Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, the 610-acre Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park (soon becoming Mississippi Gateway Regional Park) offers visitors the chance to see our Nation's greatest river up close. The West Coon Rapids Dam Visitor Center features fascinating displays about the Mississippi River, including aquariums featuring local fish and turtles. Visitors may also picnic, hike, or fish from the river shoreline. Naturalist lead programs offered on the 1st Saturday of every month. Call 763-694-7693 for program information.
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Park and Visitor center are open year roundRates
Free parking. Program fees may apply.
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Green Practices
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
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