Bde Maka Ska
Bde Maka Ska ( bə-DAY mə-KAH skah; formerly known as Lake Calhoun) is the largest lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, and part of the city's Chain of Lakes. A short trip away is U.S. Bank Stadium, 3.4 mi off. Its mildest months, May to September, bring highs of 69–82°F.
A lake inside Minneapolis
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Minneapolis
Bde Maka Ska is inside Minneapolis, which has 92 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) has airline service, about 6 miles from Bde Maka Ska.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
The weather near Bde Maka Ska shifts through the year, as below.
Bde Maka Ska
Bde Maka Ska ( bə-DAY mə-KAH skah; formerly known as Lake Calhoun) is the largest lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, and part of the city's Chain of Lakes. Surrounded by city park land and circled by bike and walking trails, it is popular for many outdoor activities. The lake has an area of 424 acres (1.72 km2) and a maximum depth of 90 feet (27 m).
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 423 acres
- Elevation
- 853 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 33K a year
Where to sleep near Bde Maka Ska
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Minneapolis (92) and Bloomington (60).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Target Field
- 3Huntington Bank Stadium
- 4Grand Casino Arena
- 5Nickelodeon Universe
- 6Saint Anthony Falls
- 7Allianz Field
- 8Fort Snelling
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bde Maka Ska | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | in town | — | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| Bloomington | 8 mi south | 10 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| St. Paul | 10 mi east | 15 min | 36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 306,684 | $295K | D |
| Eagan | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 67,109 | $397K | C+ |
| Roseville | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
| Eden Prairie | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 campground | 63,075 | $474K | B |
| St. Louis Park | 3 mi west | 5 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 50,027 | $387K | C− |
| Brooklyn Center | 9 mi north | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 motel | 31,846 | $274K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Bde Maka Ska
Each of these is within 11 miles.
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
23 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
35 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
410 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
57 mi Theme parkNickelodeon Universe
64 mi WaterfallSaint Anthony Falls
77 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
87 mi LandmarkFort SnellingPhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0 · Saint Anthony Falls: The original uploader was Mulad at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Planning a visit to Bde Maka Ska
Is Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis?
Yes. It’s inside Minneapolis, MN.
When is the best time to visit Bde Maka Ska?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Bde Maka Ska?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 6 miles away.
Where should I stay near Bde Maka Ska?
Minneapolis (in town, 92 places to stay), Bloomington (8 mi, 60 places to stay) and St. Paul (10 mi, 36 places to stay).
Minneapolis has the answers
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.