This is just the grand ol' park. It has it's flaws and age showing, it's mostly known for watching…read morefireworks, or announcing your hat throw for president in a snow storm, (impresses the rest of the country since they think it snows here 11 months of the year). I've enjoyed spitting up dust with a bike and the old railroad bridge and separate island. There is paid parking which is more closely checked than luggage by the TSA. Not many trees for shade but hanging by the river is a cool time with friends. A few grilling pits and that's about it.

Nice area with plenty of pavilions. The surrounding area and trails are really nice and easy to…read morerun. With some views of a lock and damn and the river. The public restrooms were not open yet. The parking lot is not very large, so plan on street parking.

I was in the area (for a Yelp Elite experience, actually lol) but it was a gorgeous day outside…read more(aka, forties in February) so I wanted to make sure I soaked up some of the sunshine in the afternoon. Peeking at this place on Google maps it didn't look like much, but I gave it a shot; I'm quite glad I did! Part of why I'd been unsure was because it does have a relatively small footprint of the landscape (it doesn't even encompass the entire lake, as many houses have backyards around more than half the shore... boo). But, they made up for it with a really nice visitor center and art installations! Honestly, I'd say this place wouldn't be half as good without the outdoor art walk; I really enjoyed discovering all the unique and fun sculptures along the path. It meant I got a much more engaged and lengthy experience; I don't know if their longest path was much more than a mile's distance, but because of the sculptures I kept venturing off the paved path to check them out up close (and take photos and selfies with each)! It was fun. There seemed to be two parking lots. The one near the visitor center was pretty large and seemed to be necessary; there were quite a lot of visitors there when I was, plus a school bus! Most of the visitors seemed to be there to enjoy some skating around out on the frozen lake, but others were walking the trail. Inside the visitor center were bathrooms, including a family restroom, water fountains, including a water bottle refill station, cute little trinkets to buy, a cafe with beverages and bakery snacks, a cozy seating area, lots of rooms for community events, a board advertising said community events for the next couple months, and an art exhibit. I was grateful for the easy access to bathrooms and water! Just outside the visitor center was one of the most adorable little free libraries I've ever seen, nestled inside a mushroom-like sculpture! All in all, definitely worth checking out. Unless you lived nearby, you probably wouldn't go too repeatedly (I think the indoor art exhibit changes seasonally, but the outdoor one has been installed awhile... one of the plaques read 2018), but it's great for a one-off or occasional visit!

A really fun park with a lot of great art to see while you walk around it. The QR codes give a lot…read moreof additional information to listen to as well. Lots of trees, walking paths and a beautiful lake make this a great place to enjoy nature and art.

Grumpy's is exactly what a great neighborhood dive bar should be. It's got a very local, punk vibe…read moreand feels like the kind of place where regulars actually know each other. They host all kinds of community events, which gives it a lot more personality than your average bar. The bartenders are awesome once they know you're there for the right reasons -- this definitely isn't a party bus full of freshly-21 crowd kind of place (that doesn't stop them but alas), and honestly that's part of why I like it. They've also got a really nice patio that's perfect in the summer (and smokers all year round, lol). If you want a genuine Northeast Minneapolis bar experience, Grumpy's is hard to beat.

Great neighborhood bar. Ginger beer on tap for Whisky Gingers. Always a fun place for a drink.read more

This place has so much space inside to come with big groups or host little events, but it does get…read morereally loud to hear people when you're with a big group. I think more decoration or more character would be good to make this plaza more cozy and personal but overall it's a good space. Lots of tap options that are mainly European inspired brews and some that aren't beer for gluten free folks and otherwise, my only complaint was there was only 1 IPA on tap.

Utepils is a fun brewery with a large indoor space. They also have a large beer garden outside with…read morea fire pit. They often have a food truck as well as several events throughout the week. They have parking lot- when full there is a lot of free street parking. They have several beers on tap, THC products, and NA options. I would love for them to consider brewing a gluten reduced NA beer and NA drinks like a ginger beer or tonic water. They have the option to order some drinks outside too making service quicker.

i just hired stone arch for a second time! Alex is great. He is so meticulous to detail. nothing…read moreescapes him. I strongly recommend Stone Arch! Service you can trust!

We finished our landscape project late summer last year and now we're looking forward to a full…read moreyear of enjoying our new patio. The Stone Arch folks were easy to work with and the end result exceeded our expectation. Their on site crew worked through long hot days with no complaints or shortened work hours ... impressive! They kept the site tidy throughout the project and we're always open to client feedback. Bill H.

Surly Brewing is a wonderful brewery! They have a solid menu with new dishes rotating in and out…read moreoften, so you are always able to find something new! They have an extensive beer menus and the staff are always willing to help you find the right beer for you. They also have incredible outdoor and upper deck seating with a pizza parlor! During the warmer months Surly often has live music, games, and other events going on. I highly recommend the beer tours, you get to learn about some of your favorite beers and the company's deep inspiring history! Surly is one of a kind and it is a staple in the Twin Cities community!

I'm a big fan of this place. I've been only a few times, once to the beer hall, once to the pizza…read morespot, and this week we held a company party in their private event space upstairs. Everything was seamless and professional, organized and helpful. From my very first conversations with the event staff, I was never told "no". They were able to accommodate our needs, timing, food, additional vendor and the event went off without a hitch. We especially enjoyed the roped off area outdoors as we got a perfect weather day for our event. Drink selection was fantastic, appetizers were good, buffet dinner was fabulous, and the staff was top tier. Special shout out to Bri who was incredibly attentive, available and communicative throughout our event. Thank you, thank you. Would recommend over and over.

Pryes is hands down our favorite brewery in Minnesota! It's one of those places that works for just…read moreabout any occasion, whether you're meeting friends, spending time with family, or just looking for a fun and relaxed place to hang out. The patio is a huge highlight. It's spacious, well set up, and perfect for enjoying drinks outside, especially in the warmer months. There are games to play, plenty of seating, and a really fun, laid-back atmosphere that makes it easy to spend a few hours there without even realizing it. The food is also a standout, which isn't always the case at breweries. We especially love the pizza and the elote fries, both are consistently delicious and pair perfectly with their drinks. It's nice to have food options that go beyond the basics and actually feel like a reason to come back. The staff has always been super friendly and patient, even when it's busy, which we really appreciate. It makes the whole experience feel welcoming and easy. Inside, the space is just as great. There are two levels and games you can play, so there's plenty to do no matter the weather. Overall, this is one of our go-to spots and somewhere we find ourselves coming back to again and again.

Delightful beer. Awesome atmosphere. Delicious food. What more could you ask for? Maybe some…read morefeather bowling? Well, you're in luck, because they have that too! Get a flight - you won't be disappointed with any of their beers (especially the sours) and if you like mushrooms, get the fungi pizza!

The crew headed by Eric & Jacob did an outstanding job cutting down & removing 2 trees from our…read moreproperty. They were very mindful of our property & very professional in their jobs. Clean-up was done neatly & complete. Joe E. did a fine job of presenting us with a very competitive bid for the work. We can very highly recommend Neighborhood Tree Care. Robert G. Fridley, MN

Joe from Neighborhood Tree came out and provided estimate to full trim 3 trees and clean up 3…read moremore8/31/21. Appointment was made to do service 10/04/21, Joe called to confirm appointment 10/03/21 and called the morning of 10/04/21 to advise when his crew would arrive. Crew arrived at stated time and were professional. They completed all work quickly, trees look great. Crew was excellent in cleaning up after their work. I highly recommend this company, felt my business was appreciated, I was kept informed as to arrival and pricing was fair for the amount of work completed.

Preston is the owner - great, stand-up guy who knows his way around concrete. The work is…read moreprofessionally and expertly done. The attention to detail was amazing from the planning stages until even after they were finished when they came to inspect that it was curing right. Worth every penny. They've done big and small jobs for me; always great.

I had requested a brick be replaced in the front of my home. Preston noticed a second brick that…read morehad some damage, very little, but was cracked a bit. I agreed to have him and his guys take care of the two bricks. Preston had his guys remove the old bricks, before he had any idea if they were going to be able to obtain proper replacement bricks. Well, unfortunately for me the only replacements they could find were paver bricks, not meant for installing on walls ,used in creating walkways. Now I have to hire a REAL masonry / brick laying company to REDO the work Preston and his guys did. Extremely unhappy! Save yourself time and money, pass on EMC Concrete.