Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
9750 Egret Boulevard
Coon Rapids, MN
763-757-4700 (visitor center building)
763-757-3920 (administrative offices)

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is located in the City of Coon Rapids along the Mississippi River.  The park entrance is accessed from the intersection of Coon Rapids Boulevard and Egret Boulevard - then taking Egret Boulevard south through a small neighborhood to the visitor contact station.  The Summer Concert Series is a big attraction.

Visitor Center Hours of Operation
January. 1, 2008 to April 1, 2008
Monday - closed
Tuesday through Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

April 1, 2008 to May 19, 2008
Monday - closed
Tuesday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For detailed directions, click here

Programs to Order at Coon Rapids Dam
Here’s an opportunity for you to get a custom made program.  The event could be an
individual experience or group program on nature, recreation, history of the area or you
name it!  There will be a per person or group fee.  Date and time will have to be agreed upon.  Please call 763-757-4700 to design your program.

Summer Concert Series
Enjoy music outside at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Performance Pavilion!
These concerts are a part of the summer concert series sponsored by the Coon Rapids Arts Commission and the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department.
Parking and admission to the events is FREE!

• 2008 schedule to be announced

General Information
All motorized vehicles are required to purchase a vehicle entry permit to the regional parks.  Annual permits are available for $25, good for one year from date of purchase.  Daily permits are available for $5 per day.  The annual permit is honored at all Anoka County Regional Parks as well as regional parks in Washington and Carver counties.

The 446 acre Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is one of the most popular in Anoka County.  Much of the use occurs in the summer, but there is a considerable amount of year-round use especially during the cross-country skiing season.  Picnicking, fishing, walking and bicycling are favorite activities in the park.  The boat launch is heavily used during the summer.  The visitor center is open year-round where you can obtain information about the trails and scenic places in the park.  There is a renewed emphasis placed on nature and recreation programming.

Bicycle Rental
Bicycle rental is available during visitor center operating hours.  A picture ID and deposit are required for all rentals.  Helmets and locks are provided free of charge:

• Tandem Bike - $8 per hour
• Adult Bike - $6 per hour
• Youth Bike - $5 per hour
• Child Trailer - $4 per hour

Park Amenities:

• Six picnic pavilions
• Family picnic areas
• Playground equipment
• Visitor center with interpretive displays about the Mississippi River and aquatic life
• Three miles of paved trails for biking and hiking
• Three miles of cross-country ski trails
• Coon Rapids Dam walkway to the Hennepin County side and North Hennepin Regional Trail
• Access to the Mississippi River Regional Trail Corridor.
• Riverbank fishing
• Boat and canoe launch with ample parking
• Trout lake with fishing pier
• Spectacular river overlooks
• Restrooms
• Large paved parking lots
• One mile of paved parkway

Maps (in PDF document format)
Park Map - Summer Season  (108kb file) - shows the entire park with all roadways, hiking/biking trails, natural surface hiking only paths, picnic pavilions, parking lots, and many other amenities.
Park Map - Winter Season - During the winter season, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is heavily used for cross-country skiing activities.  Click here to jump to the Cross-Country Skiing web page.  Snowshoeing and hiking the snow-cleared trails are popular activities too!

Facilities and Picnic Pavilions (call 763-757-3920 to reserve)
Visitor Center Building Capacity: 40 (seated) Electricity: Yes Description: One meeting room on the building's second level with a glass wall overlooking the visitor center's interpretive exhibits.  Air conditioned. Click here to view the room layout schematic (Adobe Acrobat PDF file format).
Pavilion #1 Capacity: 50 Electricity: 2 outlets (1- 20 amp circuit) Description: Closest to the Visitor Center Building and main parking lot.  Also very close to a restroom building.  Not directly adjacent the Mississippi River.
Pavilion #2 Capacity: 50 Electricity: 2 outlets (1 - 20 amp circuit) Description: Very close to a restroom building, parking lot, playground, and sand volleyball court.  Close to the Mississippi River.
Pavilion #3 Capacity: 200 Electricity: 12 outlets (3 - 20 amp circuits) Description: Our newest addition to Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.  This "performance pavilion" will serve both group picnics and special events such as the Summer Concert Series.  It is nearby the restrooms, parking lot, playground, and sand volleyball court.
Pavilion #4 Capacity: 50 Electricity: None Description: On the shore of the trout lake with a view of the Mississippi River.  Some distance from the restroom and parking lots.
Pavilion #5 Capacity: 50 Electricity: None Description: On the shore of the Mississippi River.  Some distance from the restrooms and parking lots.
Pavilion #6 Capacity: 10 Electricity: None Description: On the shore of the trout lake.  Some distance from restrooms.

Picnic Pavilion Rental Fees
The Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department offers over 30 pavilions throughout the county that can be exclusively reserved.  In order to reserve a pavilion, please contact the parks and recreation office by calling 763-757-3920.

Reservations must be paid in full at the time of the reservation.  Fees for picnic pavilions are as follows:

NOTE: The large group pavilions (those that seat 100 people or more) have a
minimum fee of $120 weekdays and $150 weekends for groups of 149 people or less.
Regular fees apply to groups of 150 or larger.