Tower Hill Park
The Prospect Park Water Tower – sometimes referred to as the Witch's Hat – is a historic water tower in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Southeast Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is in Minneapolis. Management falls to Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
A garden inside Minneapolis
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Minneapolis
Tower Hill Park 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 Tower Hill Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Plan a visit to Tower Hill Park around the weather below.
Tower Hill Park
The Prospect Park Water Tower – sometimes referred to as the Witch's Hat – is a historic water tower in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Southeast Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1913-1914 on Tower Hill Park, a hilltop park established in 1906. The water tower has become the neighborhood's architectural mascot for its singular design by Frederick William Cappelen. The tower is purported to be the inspiration for Bob Dylan's song "All Along the Watchtower," as the tower was clearly visible from Dylan's home in nearby Dinkytown. Standing at nearly 1,000 feet above sea level, the tower has the distinction of occupying one of the highest spots in the Twin Cities.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 5 acres
- Run by
- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1997) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property (2015)
Where to base yourself for Tower Hill Park
Places to stay start in Minneapolis (92) and St. Paul (36).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Huntington Bank Stadium
- 3Target Field
- 4Grand Casino Arena
- 5Allianz Field
- 6Saint Anthony Falls
- 7Bde Maka Ska
- 8Fort Snelling
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Tower Hill Park | 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− |
| St. Paul | 6 mi east | 10 min | 36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 306,684 | $295K | D |
| Bloomington | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| Roseville | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
| Eagan | 11 mi south | 15 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 67,109 | $397K | C+ |
| Brooklyn Center | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 motel | 31,846 | $274K | D |
| St. Louis Park | 8 mi west | 10 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 50,027 | $387K | C− |
| Eden Prairie | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 campground | 63,075 | $474K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Tower Hill Park
Each of these is within 6 miles.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
33 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
46 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
53 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
62 mi WaterfallSaint Anthony Falls
75 mi LakeBde Maka Ska
85 mi LandmarkFort SnellingPhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Saint Anthony Falls: The original uploader was Mulad at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions people have about Tower Hill Park
Is Tower Hill Park in Minneapolis?
Yes. It’s inside Minneapolis, MN.
When is the best time to visit Tower Hill Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Tower Hill Park?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 6 miles away.
Where should I stay near Tower Hill Park?
Minneapolis (in town, 92 places to stay), St. Paul (6 mi, 36 places to stay) and Bloomington (11 mi, 60 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.