New Water Power Park on Hennepin Island

The new 1.4-acre Water Power Park on Hennepin Island in Minneapolis is a bigger deal than its size might suggest.

Xcel Energy dedicated and opened the park on June 12. The park features an up-close and personal overlook of Saint Anthony Falls and signage interpreting the history of hydro-power in that location. The Star-Tribune gave a warm review to the park and its special view of the river and surrounding city.

Read the Star Tribune review.

New riverfront park overlooking St. Anthony Falls opens this week in the Downtown Journal

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