Minneapolis parks and lakes are considered by some to be the crown jewel of the city. With more than 20 lakes and in numerous locations.
Minneapolis rivers are popular too.
The major rivers are the St. Croix, the Minnesota and the Mississippi. As of 1994, approximately 740,000 boats were registered in Minnesota. These lakes are popular for swimming, water skiing, sailing and canoeing. There are 3 major rivers to enjoy, the Mississippi, the St. Croix and the Minnesota. Uses include sail boating, canoeing, wind surfing and fishing.