Also known as the Witch's Hat, the Prospect Park Water Tower is a tall, white, cylindrical base with a green cone "hat" at the top. You can walk up to the base of the tower. There are some small paths and trails in the woods around it that offer some stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline (it's the highest point in the city). It's a neat, iconic place to visit but there's not a whole lot to do there. It is nice, quiet spot for a picnic and a beautiful place to watch the sun set. There is no admission fee or tickets.
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Weekday
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No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Built in 1913, registered as one of the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, the Witch’s Hat was erected on the highest natural land area in Minneapolis, intended to increase water pressure in the neighborhood to fight fires which were more common back then. Rumor has it that Bob Dylan’s All Along the Watchtower was based on this tower. After visiting a nearby brewery and a restaurant, it might be worth strolling around the park and this serene neighborhood.
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Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

This is just an ordinary water tower. The door is locked and you can't get up, so I don't recommend it to everyone. If the water tower door is unlocked and you can go up, it's quite worth it. Because the water tower is built on the top of a hill, if you can climb to the top of the tower, you can see a good view.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

It was hard to find parking. But I found a parking spot in front of a house. Didn't have to walk far to get to the entrance walkway. I wish the trees weren't hiding the witches' hat tower to get a good picture of it. The view of Minneapolis on top of the hill by the tower was nice.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Price for adult entry
Free

This is one of these spots for sunsets if you're on campus. I wish they had it open to go to the top more. The entire Prospect Park area is good for a walk or a bike ride, especially in the places that are by the river. This area is really super crowded and there's a little Park at the base of the tower that's good for a picnic.

Big underrated spot in Minneapolis! Park is decent size and happens to be the highest natural point in the city. The sunsets here are absolutely stunning! I love to do a walk from down by the river all the way to this park l, really gets the heart beating.

Tranquil, at least while I was there, only time I've been. Fall colors were absolutely gorgeous and was so quiet being just off University Ave. The neighborhood it's in is visually captivating as well as the view from the top of the hill.

Not sure what Google Maps thinks this location is. There's a great view from the overlook and the park is nice too.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Prospect Park es un oasis en medio de la Avenidad Universidad. Se puede sentarse a tomar aire, caminar y trotar. Hay vista a las 2 ciudades: Minneapolis y St Paul

It’s a really cool place to watch the sunset as you can get an amazing view of the Minneapolis skyline. Also you can get to see the castle and enjoy the park.

Cool place to visit this time of year, some how kids were enjoying snowboarding down the hill around it.
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Weekday
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No wait

Quite place ! Just walked around !
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

I enjoy going here at night it's beautiful I like it during the day too but it's not as good one day I'm just gonna sit there and enjoy a sunset or rise

I have always wanted to explore The Witches Hat -- and finally climbed up the path today! Gorgeous views from the highest point of land in Minneapolis!

yeah i mean i wish the water tower still worked. i forgot my water bottle so i just stared at the river i couldn't drink from.

boring??? Views not worth the trip
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Really amazing sunset spot! There's benches that allow you to see downtown Minneapolis as the sun sets :)

It's good place but you can not go inside which was kinda bumming but other than that it was a cool place

Best Views Of The Minneapolis Skyline From East Side, From The One Of The Highest Points In Minneapolis

Great place to have a picnic with friends or family, great view of the city and very peaceful setting.

Offers a beautiful view of the Minneapolis skyline and a great area for a picnic and hiking.

Beautiful spot but the fact that you can’t climb the tower disappointed me and ruined my day

Highest point in Minneapolis, great views of downtown. Quiet neighborhood, relaxing park.

It’s a beautiful place. It’s a shame that the entrance to the viewpoint is closed.

Beautiful view of the city.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Love visiting here, never too crowded, always peaceful and inspiring.

Came injoyed wen I had Minnesota's girl sunsite nightsky lights lite

Super cool tower and view, couldn’t go up when I was there.

My favorite place to have a sit with a view of Minneapolis.

Not the ideal place for a date... but something to do

Maravilloso,tiene una vista espectacular a la cuidad.

I love it because the it looks like a which hat

Sunset was stunning. Perfect place to watch!

One of the best views in the twin cities

Very very nice park Great Water Tower

Went inside no witch v disappointed

Awesome place to watch the sunset

Nice place to walk your dog

Nothing there

Let me in!!!

Cool place

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