Cedar Lake South Beach, Minneapolis, Evening Light

Cedar Lake South Beach in Minneapolis, part of the city's Chain of Lakes, offers a natural shoreline and wooded surroundings for public recreation.
Cedar Lake South Beach in Minneapolis is part of the city's Chain of Lakes, a system of lakes and parkland developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This beach, situated west of Bde Maka Ska, offers a natural shoreline and wooded surroundings, providing a tranquil public space. The area integrates urban recreation with natural scenery, a characteristic of Minneapolis's park system design. Today, Cedar Lake remains a popular destination for swimming, boating, and enjoying the city's green spaces.
Photo taken in May 2019.
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