- Max Trip Size: 75 people
Did you know that we have a National Park located in the Twin Cities Metro Area?
From Dayton, MN to just past Hastings, the 72 mile stretch of the Mississippi river, as it winds through the Twin Cities Metro area, makes up the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. AKA: MISS. Come& join us over a series of day trips, as we explore portions of this National Park that is right in our back yards!
Join us on Saturday, March 4, from 10 AM – 12 PM as we explore Islands of Peace Park, walk on the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) north to Manomin Park and Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts. We will return via the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) to Islands of Peace Park. This will be a day trip with a variety of adventures: nature, history, urban, cultural& fun socializing with fellow Rovers!
Directions: Islands of Peace park is located at 200 Charles Street NE, Fridley, MN.
It is north of I-694 off East River Road (exit No. 36) in the city of Fridley. Turn west on Charles Street NE. Park entrance is 1/2 mile from main road, behind several apartment complexes.
PLEASE NOTE: Islands of Peace park is only accessible from East River Road. Google Maps MAY direct you to West River Road, which is incorrect. Unless you have a boat to cross the river!
Also, there are no facilities / public rest rooms at Islands of Peace Park. There is a large parking lot, with plenty of parking available. There is no admission fee to the park.
Alternative Transportation Modes:
There are several buses that access the park. Check out https://www.metrotransit.org for more info on exact routes. Also, the Northstar Commuter Train stops at the Fridley station. https://www.metrotransit.org/northstar
You can bike along the Mississippi River Trail to Islands of Peace park.
Here are some links to more information:
Islands of Peace Park: https://www.nps.gov/miss/planyourvisit/islapeac.htm
Manomin Park: https://www.nps.gov/miss/planyourvisit/manopark.htm
Banfille-Locke Center for the Arts: https://www.nps.gov/miss/planyourvisit/banfille.htm