Upper Harbor Park finally reconnects north Minneapolis to the Mississippi River

After decades of industry and infrastructure cut the North Side off from the river, a new park is bringing people back to the water.

Upper Harbor Park transforms former industrial site into 20-acre Mississippi Riverfront destination

After more than a decade of planning and construction, Upper Harbor Park is opening 20 acres of new public space.
Islands on MSN

Near the border of Missouri and Illinois is a lovely park with nature walks, scenic overlooks, and river views

Take a moment to stop next to a statue of Mark Twain and look over the Mississippi River at this beautiful riverside park ...
MinnPost

Five national park sites that showcase the natural and historic importance of the Mississippi River

This story is a product of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an independent reporting network based at the University of Missouri in partnership with Report for America, with major funding ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Mississippi riverside park takes shape in Brainerd

BRAINERD — Construction on Brainerd’s newest park is underway. Fragments of crumbled blacktop met city officials who ceremoniously broke ground on Mississippi Landing Trailhead Park Monday, June 6. As ...