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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park

Anoka County Parks
5100 East River Road, Fridley MN 55432

 
 

Overview
This 139 acre park lies on the east bank of the Mississippi River south of Highway 694.  Paved bicycle and walking trails connect this park to the north with the Coon Rapids Dam area and south to the Minneapolis trail system.

The Riedel Farm Estate historic site is located within the Park.  The Reidel farm site was originally constructed by Albin and Ida Riedel in the 1880s and hearkens to a time when agriculture dominated the local rural economy.

Activities: Fishing, boating (launch), birding (especially during migration), and picnicking.  Reserve the Riedel Farm Estate historical site, which is available for weddings and meetings. Bicycling and hiking on the Mississippi River Regional Trail.

Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset, unless otherwise posted.

Contact Information: Contact the Anoka County Parks at (763) 757-3920 for more information or to reserve the Riedel Farm Estate for meetings or weddings.

 

 
 
 
Headwaters of the Mississippi  

Did You Know?
The Mississippi River is approximately three feet deep at its headwaters at Lake Itasca and has an average surface speed of 1.2 miles per hour.

Last Updated: February 12, 2009 at 11:09 EST