Cedar Lake (Minneapolis) facts for kids
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Cedar Lake in 2012. Downtown Minneapolis skyline is visible in the background.
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 Cedar Lake
Location in Minnesota
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| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°57′37″N 093°19′16″W / 44.96028°N 93.32111°W |
| Part of | Chain of Lakes |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 169 acres (68 ha) |
| Max. depth | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Surface elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
Cedar Lake is a beautiful lake located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the United States. It is a part of the city's famous Chain of Lakes, which is a series of connected lakes and parks. Cedar Lake sits on the west side of Minneapolis. It is just north of Bde Maka Ska (which used to be called Lake Calhoun) and west of Lake of the Isles.
The lake is surrounded by lovely parkland on its west side. On the east side, you'll find the Kenwood neighborhood with its homes. To the north, the lake is bordered by the Cedar Lake Trail and a railway line. Cedar Lake covers an area of about 169 acres (0.68 km2). At its deepest point, the lake is about 51 feet (16 m) deep. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board takes care of all the park areas around the lake.
Fun Trails Around Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is a key part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. This scenic route connects the lake to Theodore Wirth Park to the north. It also links up with Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles to the south through a system of parkways.
The Cedar Lake Trail runs along the north shore of the lake. This trail is great for both fun activities and for people who want to bike or walk to downtown Minneapolis. It has three separate lanes. One lane is just for people walking. The other two lanes are for bicyclists and other wheeled users, going east and west. The shared-use path is about 1.68-mile (2.70 km) long.
Other trails are also found near the lake. On the west side, there are separate trails for bikes and for walkers. The Kenilworth Trail is also nearby, a short distance from the east side of the lake. These trails offer many ways to explore the area.
Cool Swimming Beaches
Cedar Lake is a popular spot for swimming, especially during warm weather. There are three official swimming beaches where you can cool off and enjoy the water. These beaches are:
- Cedar Lake East Beach
- Cedar Lake Point Beach
- Cedar Lake South Beach
Fish in the Lake
Cedar Lake is home to many different kinds of fish. If you enjoy fishing, you might find:
- black bullhead
- black crappie
- bluegill
- bowfin
- green sunfish
- hybrid sunfish
- largemouth bass
- northern pike
- pumpkinseed
- tiger muskellunge
- walleye
- white sucker
- yellow perch
It's important to know that there are special guidelines for eating some of the fish from the lake. These guidelines apply to bluegill, carp, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye. They help make sure you stay healthy when enjoying fish from Cedar Lake.
