Hiking — Lyndale Park Rose Garden, MN | Minnesota Rovers Outdoors Club

Hiking — Lyndale Park Rose Garden, MN

Category: Hiking

Sat, 10:00am - 12:00pmOct 172026

Max Trip Size: 12 people

Description:

Hello Hikers!

It’s a beautiful time of year, but about to change soon so let’s get out and have some fun with an exploratory hike in Lyndale Park. We’ll meet at 10 am at Phelps Fountain along Roseway Road near the northeast edge of Lake Harriet and begin our hike with the Lyndale Park Rose Garden. The plan from there is to wander and stroll amidst the many gardens and sculptures the park has to offer until noon or thereabouts with the option of deciding on a place to lunch together.

Plan accordingly as it promises to be a busy weekend in the cities as No Kings events will be taking place throughout the day.

Lyndale Park Rose Garden Details (located in Minneapolis)

4124 Roseway Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55409

Info. and map:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lyndale+Park+Rose+Garden/@44.9269204,-93.2990527,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87f627a7a9b9fe5f:0x6ce9eace62c151d4!8m2!3d44.9269166!4d-93.2964778!16s%2Fg%2F12m9k4x6k?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Lyndale Park Rose Garden info:

https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/gardens__bird_sanctuaries/lyndale_park_rose_garden/

Parking Options & Cost as of 10/09:

Paid Parking Lot (Across the Street / Near Peace Garden): Located right across from the rose garden and next to the Peace Garden. It costs $1.50 per hour and accepts card-only or payment via the designated mobile app. The lot has about 50 spaces and fills up quickly during peak hours. [1, 2]

Small Free Parking Area: There is a small free parking area right at the entrance of the park, though spaces are very limited. [1]

Free Street Parking: Limited free street parking is available along Harriet Parkway and nearby residential streets, requiring a short walk of less than a quarter mile to reach the garden. [1]

Bus and Metro info:

If arriving via Metro Transit.

****Info compiled via Google AI 10/9/26

To reach the Lyndale Park Rose Garden using Metro Transit public transportation, you can utilize a couple of direct bus routes that drop off within a short walking distance of the park. [1]

Primary Bus Routes & Stops

Route 4 (Johnson St / Lyndale Ave / Penn Ave): This is the most direct route. It runs north-south right along Lyndale Avenue South.
- Where to get off: Hop off at the Lyndale Ave S & 41st St W stop or Lyndale Ave S & 43rd St W stop.
- The Walk: From Lyndale Ave, walk west down 41st or 42nd Streettoward Lake Harriet. The Rose Garden is located right along Roseway Road at the northeast corner of the lake. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Route 6 (Hennepin Ave / Wooddale Ave): This route operates slightly west of the park.
- Where to get off: Exit near Hennepin Ave & 36th St or use connecting stops near the north side of Lake Harriet.
- The Walk: Head south/southeast along the Lake Harriet walking paths toward the northeast side of the lake to reach the gardens. [1, 2, 3]

Planning Your Trip

Because schedules and exact detours can adjust, it is highly recommended to map out your specific starting location:

Use the official Metro Transit Trip Planner to look up real-time departures.

Standard cash fare for local buses is $2.00 during non-peak hours and $2.50 during rush hours (6:00 AM – 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM), or you can use a Go-To Card. [1, 2]

Hope to see you there!

Jeri and Kim

Coordinator(s):

Jeri Oliver - jbamunot@gmail.com - (612) 703-3349

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