Southwest Minneapolis Public swimming beach

Bde Maka Ska Beach

A lifeguarded public swimming beach on the south end of Bde Maka Ska, with sand, picnic tables, paddleboard rentals, and a steady summer crowd. The most accessible city-lake swim in Minneapolis.

Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis Free

Saves, regulars, and moments shape the Best of MPLS. Anonymous, never sold.

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