Hours: Daily, 5 a.m.–10 p.m.
Phone:952-891-7000
Address: 1308 N. Concord St., South St. Paul (Driving directions)
Admission: Free
The Mississippi River Greenway runs for 28 miles along the Mississippi River from St. Paul to Hastings. It provides scenic views of the river and connections to local parks, trails and other community destinations. The trail is intended for nonmotorized uses such as walking, bicycling and in-line skating, with trail connections to:
All 28 continuous miles of the Mississippi River Greenway are open for use. Trailheads are located at:
Maps:
Trail Map Kiosk Map
For geo-enabled maps, download Dakota County Parks maps on the
Avenza app. Temporary closures
South side erosion repairs
The trail will remain closed between the Pine Bend Trailhead and 117th Street until repairs can be completed later in 2026. Due to heavy traffic on nearby roads, there is no detour provided after reviewing traffic volumes. The previous detour was intended only as a temporary route.View south side closure map.
Amenities
- Restrooms at:
- Kaposia Landing Park
- Simon’s Ravine Trailhead
- Swing Bridge Trailhead
- Wakota Scenic Trailhead
- Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead
- Spring Lake Park Reserve
See a list of Mississippi River Greenway Trailheads.
Trail Conditions
Activities