Lake Harriet

Streetcar companies began using music and lakeside pavilions to draw riders to Lake Harriet in the late 19th century. Fires, storms, demolition, and rebuilding produced several different performance structures before the current bandshell opened in 1986.The free park combines the pavilion with shoreline paths, water, nearby gardens, beaches, and seasonal concerts. Renovation work can change circulation around the bandshell. Events, concessions, beaches, restrooms, boating, and some facilities follow seasonal schedules. More

Streetcar companies began using music and lakeside pavilions to draw riders to Lake Harriet in the late 19th century. Fires, storms, demolition, and rebuilding produced several different performance structures before the current bandshell opened in 1986.The free park combines the pavilion with shoreline paths, water, nearby gardens, beaches, and seasonal concerts. Renovation work can change circulation around the bandshell. Events, concessions, beaches, restrooms, boating, and some facilities follow seasonal schedules. More