South Cedar Point

At the southwestern edge of Cedar Lake Park, South Point opens toward water and sky. Easily reached from Cedar Lake Parkway and the nearby parking lot, it is one of the most accessible spaces in the park. A paved path loops gently through the point, welcoming walkers, wheelchairs, and strollers. The regional trail runs alongside—connected, yet separate—bringing both neighborhood visitors and those from across the metro who come for wide views and a sense of space at the lake’s edge.

A Shoreline with Variation

South Point is not a single overlook, but a shoreline with variation. Several small points extend subtly into the lake, each offering a slightly different experience—water close at hand in one place, broader horizon and skyline glimpses in another. Light, wind, and reflection shift the perspective as you move.

Dock, Beach, and Cold-Water Dipping

A dock sits along one stretch of shoreline, serving as a practical access point for fishing and quiet time near the water. Nearby, a small informal beach allows simple contact with the lake. For a dedicated few, winter brings cold-water dipping before the ice fully forms.

Open Lawn, Sheltering Woods

Between these edges, a broad grassy area offers space for gathering, tossing a frisbee, or stretching out on a blanket. Picnic benches make staying easy. Wooded areas frame the perimeter, creating contrast and shelter, while native plantings continue to emerge—adding seasonal color, structure, and habitat.

Methodical Stewardship

What feels open and welcoming today reflects sustained and methodical stewardship.

South Point has received more volunteer restoration hours than any other area of the park.

Invasive brush was removed, sightlines reopened, soils stabilized, and native species introduced with long-term intention.

Renewed Urgency, Continued Care

More recently, after a violent crime brought renewed urgency to safety concerns, restoration and visibility work intensified with significant involvement from Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board staff. New native plantings continue to expand across the point—transforming more spaces each season and strengthening both beauty and ecological health along this evolving shoreline landscape.