Coldwater Spring, 5601 Minnehaha Park Drive South, Saint Paul, MN, USA
(651) 293-0200
Admission:
$0.00
Hours of Operation:
Mon. 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue. 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wed. 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Thu. 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fri. 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sat. 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sun. 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Details:
Coldwater time lapse from Douglas Feltman on Vimeo.
Family Fun at Coldwater Spring
The park has a stroller-accessible trail to the spring. Additionally, there are many opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography through native prairies and wildflowers. The national park service recommends bird and nature watching and suggests you may see turkey, deer and possibly coyotes. You can even listen to these mobile ranger tours on your phone as you walk.
Things to Remember When Visiting Coldwater Spring
- Dogs are allowed at this park, but like any park, they need to be leashed and picked up after.
- Collecting rocks or artifacts, picking flowers and other forms of "specimen collecting" without a permit are not allowed at National Parks, including this park.
- However, it is acceptable to pick berries, mushrooms and other edible foods for personal consumption.
- It is okay to collect water from the spring, but the water quality is not at a level where it is advisable to drink the spring water.
- Picnics are only allowed in designated areas - mostly that means don't picnic in areas that are posted as closed or specifically say "no picnicking".
- As with all National Parks, this park has a carry in/carry out policy. Make sure you take your garbage with you (that includes anything your dog leaves behind).
- There is no swimming in the Coldwater Spring reservoir.