Boats Secured on Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis

Aluminum boats are secured on a wooden dock at Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis. The lake is part of the city's Chain of Lakes park system.
Aluminum boats are secured on a wooden dock at Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis. The lake is part of the city's Chain of Lakes park system.

Aluminum boats are secured on the wooden dock at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. The lake, formerly known as Lake Calhoun, is one of the most popular bodies of water in the Chain of Lakes park system. It is a central feature of the city's parkland, offering residents and visitors opportunities for boating, swimming, and other water activities. The boats pictured are likely used for fishing or recreational sailing, reflecting the ongoing use of the lake for leisure and sport.

Photo taken in June 2012.

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Bde Maka Ska
A photo set of Bde Maka Ska and adjacent parkland: docks, sailboats, and skyline views
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