Bde Maka Ska

Photography from Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis

Bde Maka Ska — formerly known as Lake Calhoun — is the largest lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and part of the Chain of Lakes regional park. Its Dakota name means “White Earth Lake,” reflecting the area’s deep Indigenous heritage as a gathering place of the Dakota people. The lake spans roughly 400 acres and features a 3-mile multi-use path for walking, running, and cycling. Surrounded by beaches, parkland, and skyline views, Bde Maka Ska is a cultural and recreational hub that blends natural beauty, urban energy, and Native history in the heart of Minneapolis.

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Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis

Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis

People watch the susnet from Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

Dock and boats at Bde Maka Ska

Dock and boats at Bde Maka Ska

Boats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis in June 2024.

Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska June 2024

Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska June 2024

Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Southwest Minneapolis. Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in the foreground.

Bde Maka Ska Pavilion during sunset

Bde Maka Ska Pavilion during sunset

New rebuilt Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Southwest Minneapolis on a mild fall day.

Joggers at Bde Maka Ska in November 2023

Joggers at Bde Maka Ska in November 2023

Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on a warm mid November day.

November Volleyball

November Volleyball

A volleyball game on Bde Maka Ska on an unusually warm mid November day.

Sailboats and a colorful sunset

Sailboats and a colorful sunset

Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset. Lake of the Isles seen in the distance.

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis

Above part of the 51 mile Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis.

Spring at the Minneapolis Lakes

Spring at the Minneapolis Lakes

Fish being caught in the channel between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska.

Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis

Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis

Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis in May 2023.

Sunset Skating at Bde Maka Ska

Sunset Skating at Bde Maka Ska

Temporary skate park on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

Bde Maka Ska

Bde Maka Ska

A sailboat on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset.

Minneapolis skyline as seen from Bde Maka Ska May 2022

Minneapolis skyline as seen from Bde Maka Ska May 2022

Minneapolis as seen near Thomas Beach on Bde Maka Ska.

Bde Maka Ska Danger Sign During Snowstorm

Bde Maka Ska Danger Sign During Snowstorm

A December snowstorm over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

A bench at Bde Maka Ska and the city skyline

A bench at Bde Maka Ska and the city skyline

A bench at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. The Minneapolis skyline seen across the lake.

St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church

St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church

St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church as seen from across Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

Taberna Restaurant in South Minneapolis

Taberna Restaurant in South Minneapolis

Taberna restaurant near Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis

Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from Lake of the Isles.

Bde Maka Ska sunset and sail boats

Bde Maka Ska sunset and sail boats

Sunset over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, MN. Formerly named Lake Calhoun.

Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis

Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis

Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

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