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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaFall color along a woodland path.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park

Anoka County Parks
5100 East River Road, Fridley MN 55432

 
 

Overview
This 139 acre park lies on the east bank of the Mississippi River south of Highway 694.  Paved bicycle and walking trails connect this park to the north with the Coon Rapids Dam area and south to the Minneapolis trail system.

The Riedel Farm Estate historic site is located within the Park.  The Reidel farm site was originally constructed by Albin and Ida Riedel in the 1880s and hearkens to a time when agriculture dominated the local rural economy.

Activities: Fishing, boating (launch), birding (especially during migration), and picnicking.  Reserve the Riedel Farm Estate historical site, which is available for weddings and meetings. Bicycling and hiking on the Mississippi River Regional Trail.

Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset, unless otherwise posted.

Contact Information: Contact the Anoka County Parks at (763) 757-3920 for more information or to reserve the Riedel Farm Estate for meetings or weddings.

 

 
 
 
Lock and Dam Number 1 from a long distance.  

Did You Know?
At Lake Itasca, the elevation of the Mississippi River is 1,475 feet above sea level. It drops to sea level at the Gulf of Mexico. More than half of that drop occurs within the state of Minnesota.

Last Updated: February 12, 2009 at 11:09 EST