Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

Where ARE the Conservation Officers

Average Rating

20

I love this place; however, watching the gluttony of people fish was too much for me. Carp are considered garbage fish; however, any living creature should be treated well. They are a fun fish to catch; however, children who do not know how to properly...

Posted by Claire C on July 05, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Great family attraction

Average Rating

100

Easy to get to, very well maintained, ample off street parking even for large vehicles, campers, etc. Open year 'round, great picnic areas, you can walk across the Mississippi with plenty of photo op's along the way. Linked to other cities by bike and walking...

Posted by William B on June 24, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Fishing, kayaking, picnicking

Average Rating

80

There are several spots on both sides of the dam to picnic. There are spots on the Brooklyn Park side below the dam to put in canoes, kayaks. Lots of people fish off the sides below the dam. Bikers, in-line skaters cross the dam to...

Posted by Scott W on June 17, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Great Biking

Average Rating

80

I’ve biked through coon Rapids dam regional park many times, and always enjoy it. There is a lot for an individual or family or a large group to do here. You can fish the Mississippi River, utilize the walking and biking paths, and even get...

Posted by John W on April 28, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Nice picnic spot

Average Rating

80

was pleasantly surprised to see this dam in coon rapids. its a very serene location and is very apt for a weekend family picnic or for fishing. if you like to read, you can take a book along and spend hours together at this place.

Posted by iwanttoconquer on November 28, 2017. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

This park is 360 scenic acres spanning both sides of the Mississippi River. The showpiece of the park is the 1,000-foot dam built in 1914. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is a hot spot for fishing, which can be done from shore, boat or platforms on the dam. Walleye, northern, bass and crappie are common.The Visitor Center includes live animal exhibits, an aquarium displaying native fish, an...

Posted on April 03, 2008. Brought to you by cityseekr.