Address: 3400 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55407
Upcoming Events: Jump to Powderhorn Park Events
Website: Powderhorn Park
Phone: 612-370-4960
Park Hours: Sunrise to 11pm
Powderhorn Park is a popular park in Minneapolis, home to community festivals, including the May Day Festival and Powderhorn Arts Festival. This park offers picnic areas, a grill and restroom facilities, drinking fountain. Amenities include four playgrounds, a wading pool, walking path, fishing spots, sports fields, a bike pump, a garden and a well with water pump. In the winter there is an ice skating rink and an unofficial sledding hill.
Photos of Powderhorn Park
Powderhorn playgrounds
We found four playgrounds and a nature playground as we explored Powderhorn Park. See pictures of all four in the video above. There are also two standalone sandboxes and fitness stations located along the walking path.
Powderhorn wading pool
The wading pool, updated in 2017, features bubblers, a water play feature, new fencing and pool deck, shade structure and benches. Minneapolis wading pools are open Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day between 10 am and 9 pm daily. There are no lifeguards on duty.
Fishing at Powderhorn Park
Powderhorn Lake is a designated “FiN” (Fishing in the Neighborhood) pond. The Minnesota DNR gives this label to lakes and ponds that are good places to take kids fishing. According to the DNR, fish in Powderhorn Lake include Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish.
Ice skating at Powderhorn Park
Minneapolis Parks open their ice rinks as soon as the weather allows and, weather permitting, keep them open until mid-February to accommodate Martin Luther King Day and Presidents Day skating. Powderhorn has a rink and warming house. Among under updates, MPRB replaced two heat-exchanger units on the roof of the Powderhorn Recreation Center in the fall of 2017, promising a warmer season than last year.
Sledding at Powderhorn Park
While MPRB does not officially endorse any sledding hills at Powderhorn, it is the home of the Art Sled Rally. With regard to sledding outside of its three official sites, MPRB states:
“We recognize that sledding occurs at other parks on an ‘at your own risk’ basis. While some parks are more sled-friendly than others, please use caution when using these non-designated sledding areas; never sled toward traffic and avoid hills with trees nearby.”
Powderhorn Park Recreation Center & Music Studio
This recreation center is air-conditioned. Amenities include community gathering spaces, computer labs, gyms, craft rooms, meeting rooms and community kitchen. The building also houses Powderhorn Sound Studio. Teens can make beats, lay down tracks and learn to use production software. This space was renovated 2021. Learn more or sign up for classes at the rec center.
Birthday parties at Powderhorn Park
Room rental available for meetings, banquets and birthday parties. MPRB wants you to use your park facilities to their full potential! Individuals and groups are encouraged to use the centers and park spaces for self-directed activities. There are different permit requirements and special use fees, depending on the use. Make your child’s birthday party special! MPRB is committed to making your child’s birthday a fun and memorable event in the parks. Find more birthday party ideas in our Ultimate Guide to Birthday Parties in the Twin Cities.
Free summer meals at Powderhorn Park
This park has participated in the summer meals program, offering a free meals to children under 18 years during the summer. Schedules for meal times at the various parks usually come out in early June and can be found on MPRB’s Free Meals page.
More information
- Art Sled Rally website
- Find current rec center hours here
- Register for programs & activities
- Reserve a Minneapolis Park space
- MPRB’s Free Meals page
- Minnesota DNR Powderhorn Lake information
Related content
- MayDay Parade & Celebration: The Annual Spring Greeting in Minneapolis
- Twin Cities Guide to the Best Sledding Hills
- Skate the Twin Cities: Where To Find Free Outdoor Ice Rinks
- Free Minneapolis Wading Pools
- Find more Twin Cities pools, beaches and splash pads here
Share Your Experience/Tips:
We would love to hear your thoughts and parental tips. Share your experiences and any information you think other parents would find useful. Leave us a comment below.Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
- Powderhorn Art Fair - 08/01/2026 - 08/02/2026 - SEE TIMES
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
- Bare Bones Halloween Extravaganza - 11/02/2025 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Minneapolis ECFE Community Family Play Time (FREE) - 11/21/2025 - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Winter Solstice with Heart of the Beast Theatre (FREE) - 12/20/2025 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Powderhorn Art Sled Rally (FREE) - 01/17/2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Powderhorn MLK JR Day Celebration - 01/19/2026 - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Powderhorn MayDay Parade Workshops (FREE) - 04/29/2026 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Celebrate MayDay - 05/03/2026 - 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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