Lyndale Park & Rose Garden
8.0Locals Score / 10#6 of 12 Parks & Outdoors in Minneapolis
free
Known forrose gardenhistoricscenicChain of Lakes
Adjacent to Lake Harriet, Lyndale Park is home to one of the oldest public rose gardens in the United States, featuring thousands of roses in bloom from June through September and a peaceful rock garden nearby. It's a stunning and underrated destination that locals treasure for its beauty and tranquility. The park connects seamlessly to the Chain of Lakes trail system. Peak rose season draws crowds on weekends, so a weekday morning visit is ideal.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.0/10- Value9.5
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence8.5
- Crowd level5.5
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility8.0
Nearby in Ask Minneapolis
- Lake Harriet North BeachBeach0.63 km · 8 min walk
- Lake Harriet & BandshellPark0.97 km · 12 min walk
- Lake Harriet Main BeachBeach1.21 km · 15 min walk
- Kingfield Farmers MarketMarket1.47 km · 18 min walk
- MartinaRestaurant1.55 km · 19 min walk
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