Bde Maka Ska, Urban lake in Minneapolis, United States.
The lake spans 401 acres with a maximum depth of 87 feet, offering three swimming beaches and multiple recreational trails around its perimeter.
Dakota people established an agricultural village named Heyáta Othúŋwe on the shores of this lake in 1829, led by Chief Cloudman.
The Minneapolis Park Board renamed the lake from Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska in 2018, reflecting its original Dakota name meaning White Earth Lake.
Visitors can access multiple facilities including fishing piers, boat docks, picnic areas, volleyball courts, and rental services for canoes and paddleboards.
The lake forms part of Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, connecting to Lake of the Isles through a channel that opened in 1911.
Location: Minneapolis
Address: Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, MN, USA Minneapolis Minneapolis
GPS coordinates: 44.94512,-93.31118
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:07
Minneapolis features major museums like the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcasing millennia-old art collections, and the Walker Art Center, focused on contemporary art. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minnehaha Park with its 53-foot waterfall, and the Chain of Lakes network provide natural spaces. Downtown features the Art Deco-style Foshay Tower, the Skyway system, as well as the Orpheum and Guthrie theaters. Sporting venues include the Target Field and the U.S. Bank Stadium. The Mill City Museum and Fort Snelling reflect the city's industrial and military history.
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