Bde Maka Ska

55 photos · 2009–2026

55 photographs tagged Bde Maka Ska, 2009–2026.

Aerial view of Minneapolis downtown skyline at twilight with West Lake Street light rail station, Cedar Lake, and Bde Maka Ska visible. — Cedar Lake and Bde Maka Ska sit west of downtown Minneapolis, two of the city's Chain of Lakes connected by the Midtown Greenway and nearby bike paths. The METRO Green Line's West Lake Street station, built along the Kenilworth corridor, opened in 2023 to link this area to downtown and the University of Minnesota.

A jogger runs along Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis at sunset, with stacked rowing shells in the foreground. — A jogger runs along the shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis as the sun sets, casting a warm glow over the stacked rowing shells. Bde Maka Ska, one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes, is a popular destination for recreation and is home to several rowing clubs. The boats are stored on racks during the winter months, awaiting the warmer weather when the lake is free of ice. The presence of the boats signifies the cyclical nature of the seasons and the enduring appeal of the lake for athletic pursuits.

Frozen Bde Maka Ska Dog Walk — Boat storage racks and a lakeside building stand along the snowy shore of Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis, as a woman walks her dog on the frozen lake in the distance.

Visible Northern Lights in Minneapolis Metro — Northern lights visible over a walking path in South Minneapolis. Seen around Bde Maka Ska.

Two ducks float on Bde Maka Ska lake at sunset in Minneapolis with forested shoreline behind. — Ducks floating by on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during a cloudy sunset.

White clubhouse of Minikahda Club overlooks Bde Maka Ska lake at sunset in Minneapolis. — The Minikahda Club in Minneapolis stands above Bde Maka Ska in the Chain of Lakes area. Founded in 1898, the private club includes a golf course and clubhouse overlooking the lake. An early November sunset falls behind the club grounds.

Four runners jog on a lakeside path at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during autumn. — Sunset at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis in November 2025.

Lake Street over Bde Maka Ska Channel 2025 — Lake Street bridge over the channel between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska on a fall day.

Metro Transit Southwest LRT green line extension curves through autumn forests and residential neighborhoods between Cedar Lake — The new rails of the Metro Transit Southwest LRT green line extension. Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Cedar Lake.

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen lakeside pavilion at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis at dusk with moored boats. — Pimento Jamaican Kitchen at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis occupies the lakeside pavilion near the marina. The restaurant is part of the Minneapolis park system’s lakefront amenities at one of the Chain of Lakes. Fall foliage lines the plaza and paths around the building.

People fishing from a shoreline path on Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis's largest lake, with sailboats moored in the water. — People fishing from the shoreline path on Bde Maka Ska, a lake in Minneapolis. As the largest lake in the city, Bde Maka Ska is a central component of the Chain of Lakes Regional Park system. Its name, meaning "White Earth Lake" in the Dakota language, was officially restored in 2017, reflecting its Indigenous heritage.

Thunderstorm clouds gather above Bde Maka Ska lake with Minneapolis skyline and moored boats visible beneath. — A thunderstorm approaches Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on July 27, 2025. Bde Maka Ska, meaning 'Lake White Earth' in Dakota, is the largest lake in Minneapolis and a central feature of the city's Chain of Lakes.

People and bicycles on shore at Bde Maka Ska Lake during sunset with moored sailboats and Minneapolis skyline. — Bde Maka Ska Lake, located in South Minneapolis, is a prominent natural lake within the city's Chain of Lakes Regional Park system. Originally known by its Dakota name, meaning "White Earth Lake," it was officially restored in 2017 after decades as Lake Calhoun.

Sailboat and people on dock at Bde Maka Ska during sunset in Minneapolis. — A sailboat glides across Bde Maka Ska at sunset, with people gathered on a dock near the Minneapolis Sailing Center. Located in Minneapolis, Bde Maka Ska is the largest lake in the city's Chain of Lakes. The lake's name, meaning 'White Earth Lake' in the Dakota language, was officially restored in 2017, reflecting its Indigenous heritage.

Minikahda Club golf course overlooks Bde Maka Ska with Minneapolis skyline beyond. — The Minikahda Club, a private golf club established in 1898, is situated on the western shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. Its historic clubhouse and golf course provide a prominent recreational and social center overlooking the lake. From this vantage point, the club offers views across Bde Maka Ska to the distant Minneapolis skyline.

Couple kisses on a Minneapolis Lake in front of the downtown skyline — A couple enjoys Bde Maka Ska, one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes, with the city skyline visible in the distance. Bde Maka Ska, meaning 'White Earth Lake' in Dakota, is the largest lake in Minneapolis.

Top 10 Weather Week and Lake Volleyball in Minneapolis — What a beautiful top 10 weather week it's been in Minneapolis! Feel like next time we see these temperatures it'll be with the humidity? People squeezing in a few more games of volleyball at Bde Maka Ska before tomorrow's rain.

Hammocking on Bde Maka Ska Minneapolis — A person relaxes in a hammock strung between trees along the shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. This on one of the first mild days of spring, with lingering snow on the ground and the lake still partially frozen.

Canoes and kayaks in the snow in Minneapolis — Canoes and kayaks are stacked on the snowy shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis at sunset.

Snowkiting in Minneapolis — A snowkiter navigates the frozen expanse of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during a February 2025 snowstorm. Bde Maka Ska, meaning 'Lake White Earth' in the Dakota language, is the largest lake in Minneapolis and a central component of the city's Chain of Lakes.

Richfield Drive and Bde Maka Ska Parkway — Sunset over Bde Maka Ska from 36th Street.

Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Minneapolis illuminated at night with signage displaying the Dakota name for the lake. — The Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Minneapolis, illuminated at night, features signage honoring the lake's Dakota name, "Bdé Óta Othúŋwe," meaning "Many Village Place."

Minneapolis skyline illuminated at dusk across Bde Maka Ska lake after a thunderstorm. — The Minneapolis skyline is visible across Bde Maka Ska following a severe thunderstorm on August 26, 2024.

Sailboats dotting Bde Maka Ska with the Minneapolis skyline beyond under a dramatic cloudy sky. — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on a June evening in 2024, under a sky filled with dramatic clouds.

Sailboats with tall masts moored at a dock on Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis at dusk. — Sailboats are docked at Bde Maka Ska, a lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The lake is part of the city's Chain of Lakes, a system of lakes and parkways that are popular for recreation and serve as a vital green space within the urban environment. Bde Maka Ska, originally known as Lake Calhoun, was renamed in 2020 to honor the Dakota people.

Sailboat with colorful striped sail docked at Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis with city skyline beyond. — Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis: Sailboat and Sunset View. People gather on the docks of Bde Maka Ska, one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes, to watch the sunset. The lake, originally known as Lake Calhoun, was renamed Bde Maka Ska in 2020 following a tribal council resolution to honor its Dakota heritage.

Minneapolis skyline beyond residential buildings and Bde Maka Ska lake in the Uptown neighborhood. — This photograph presents a panoramic view of Minneapolis, Minnesota, looking eastward from the southwest quadrant of the city. The foreground features residential buildings and the distinct architecture of the Uptown neighborhood. Beyond, the waters of Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles are visible.

Wooden pavilion overlooking Bde Maka Ska lake at sunset in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — The Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Minneapolis, rebuilt after a fire destroyed the previous building.

Joggers run on a paved path beneath bare trees along Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis. — Joggers use the paved path along Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during November 2023. Established in the late 19th century, Bde Maka Ska is one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes and has historically served as a crucial public space for recreation and community events. The extensive path system encircling the lake remains a popular route for runners, cyclists, and walkers.

Volleyball players on a sand court at Bde Maka Ska lake with Minneapolis skyline beyond. — Volleyball players engage in a game on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during an unseasonably warm mid-November day. The lake, one of the city's Chain of Lakes, is a popular destination for recreation throughout the year.

Sailboats on lake with city skyline — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset. Lake of the Isles seen in the distance.

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis — Bde Maka Ska Parkway on Bde Maka Ska, the largest lake in Minneapolis.

Sunset clouds over Bde Maka Ska Lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with sailboats on the water and trees lining the shore. — Sunset clouds over Bde Maka Ska Lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sailboats are visible on the water, with trees and distant buildings lining the shore.

Spring-blooming trees line a canal connecting Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. — The channel connecting Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis is a popular spot for recreation. The channel, part of the city's Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, was created in the early 20th century to improve water flow and navigation between the lakes.

Sailboats anchored on Bde Maka Ska lake with a jogger on the grassy shore beneath bare trees. — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis in May 2023.

Lights on the Lake of the Isles Bde Maka Ska Channel in 2023 — The Luminary Loppet finally happened last night, although not on the Lake, after being pushed back from January due to heavy snow and warm weather. Thousands came out to whats easily the most lit event each year.

Crowds gather at a temporary skate park on the grassy shores of Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis. — A temporary skate park was established on the shores of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

Sailboat with white sail numbered 12 on Bde Maka Ska lake with Minneapolis skyline beyond. — A sailboat is on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis with the downtown skyline in the background.

Minneapolis skyline illuminated at dusk across Bde Maka Ska lake. — The Minneapolis skyline is visible across Bde Maka Ska, a prominent lake in the city's chain of lakes. The lake, originally named Lake Calhoun, was renamed Bde Maka Ska in 2018 to honor its Dakota heritage.

Ice danger sign at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis — A "DANGER: KEEP OFF ICE NOT SAFE" sign is posted near Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis during a winter snowstorm. The sign, attached to a red post marked "EMERGENCY ONLY," warns of hazardous conditions on the partially frozen lake. Bde Maka Ska is a prominent lake within Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes park system, historically a popular destination for year-round activities. During winter, the lake freezes over, but ice thickness can be unpredictable and unsafe for public access without proper safety assessments.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline rises above bare trees and a frozen lake shrouded in winter fog. — The downtown Minneapolis skyline from the west side of Bde Maka Ska. The lake covers about 401 acres and was renamed from Lake Calhoun in 2018, taking its name from the Dakota phrase for White Earth Lake.

St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church illuminated at night across Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis. — St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church as seen from across Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

Wooden bench on grass overlooking Bde Maka Ska lake with Minneapolis skyline illuminated at dusk. — A bench at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. The Minneapolis skyline seen across the lake.

Sunset over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis with bare tree branches and downtown buildings silhouetted across the water. — Bde Maka Ska is the largest lake in Minneapolis, covering about 401 acres in the Chain of Lakes. It was renamed from Lake Calhoun in 2018, restoring its Dakota name, which means "White Earth Lake." A paved path over three miles long circles the shoreline for walkers and cyclists.

Illuminated Taberna restaurant sign at night in south Minneapolis. — Taberna is a restaurant in south Minneapolis near Bde Maka Ska. The establishment operates as a taco restaurant in the neighborhood.

Minneapolis downtown skyline at night viewed across Lake of the Isles with illuminated office towers and foreground park. — Lake of the Isles sits at the western edge of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes, linked by man-made channels to Bde Maka Ska to the south and Cedar Lake to the north.

Sailboats moored at Bde Maka Ska lake at sunset in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Sailboats are moored on Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the sun sets. The lake, formerly known as Lake Calhoun, is one of the city's Chain of Lakes, a system of lakes and parkland that provides significant recreational opportunities. Bde Maka Ska is a popular destination for sailing, kayaking, and other water activities, and its shores are lined with parks and trails used by residents and visitors.

Bde Maka Ska Baseball Field in Minneapolis, an overgrown baseball field with a flooded infield. — Bde Maka Ska Baseball Field in Minneapolis is overgrown and waterlogged, with the infield partially submerged. The field sits beside trees and park benches near the edge of Bde Maka Ska parkland.

Minneapolis downtown skyline rises beyond Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles in the Chain of Lakes park system. — Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles are two of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, joined by a channel. Bde Maka Ska is the largest lake in Minneapolis at about 401 acres, while Lake of the Isles covers about 108 acres.

Minneapolis skyline with IDS Center and surrounding buildings mirrored in foggy Bde Maka Ska at night. — The Minneapolis skyline, including prominent structures such as the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Wells Fargo Center, is reflected in the calm waters of Bde Maka Ska on a foggy night.

Minneapolis skyline and Bde Maka Ska under a full moon, viewed from the West Calhoun neighborhood. — The Minneapolis skyline is visible in the distance as a full moon rises over Bde Maka Ska. Bde Maka Ska the largest lake in Minneapolis and is part of the Chain of Lakes.

Bde Maka Ska Boulevard in Minneapolis with fog over parkland and nearby apartments. — Bde Maka Ska Boulevard in Minneapolis is bordered by parkland and nearby apartment buildings along the city’s lake district. The area is part of the Minneapolis park and parkway system connected to the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway.

Aerial view of Minikahda Club golf course along Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — The Minikahda Club golf course in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is situated along the shores of Bde Maka Ska lake. Established in 1901, the club features a championship golf course designed by William Watson and Robert F. Grant. The course is known for its challenging layout and mature trees, which have been a defining characteristic since its early development.

Aluminum boats moored on a wooden dock at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, with sailboats anchored in the background. — 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.

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway wayfinding sign at Bde Maka Ska park in Minneapolis. — A wayfinding sign for the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway stands at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. The Grand Rounds is a system of parkways designed by Horace Cleveland in the late 19th century to connect Minneapolis's chain of lakes and parks.

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