The Mississippi River Landing Area, once known as Bud's Landing, is located near Fischer Avenue in Spring Lake Park Reserve. It currently provides no public access without a permit.
The county identified the landing for improvements in the Spring Lake Park Reserve Long-Range Plan. Improvements include:
- Limited parking (additional parking at Fischer Avenue Trailhead)
- Nonmotorized boat launch and accessible floating pier
- Self-service canoe and kayak rentals
- Vegetation restoration
- Portable restrooms
- Interpretation and education signage
- Potential amenities include fishing access nodes, small pavilion with storage and outdoor classroom.
The site has a long history of precontact use and habitation by Indigenous people. County staff consulted tribal partners before initiating the project. They will be consulted throughout the design and construction.
The project preliminary construction is $3 million. Design is anticipated to begin in August 2025. Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2026.
The project received funding from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
Public open house - Sept. 30, 2025
A public open house was held on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center.
You can provide input by emailing slpr.riveraccess@co.dakota.mn.us.