Parade Stadium, Minneapolis

#77 among attractions in Minneapolis

Sport, Sport venue

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Facts and practical information

Parade Stadium is a former football stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was Minneapolis's first public football stadium. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board built the 16,560-seat stadium at The Parade, a park just west of downtown, in 1951. It was meant for high school, amateur, and small-college games. The stadium was also used for summertime Minneapolis Aquatennial festivities for over forty years. ()

Coordinates: 44°58'15"N, 93°17'35"W

Address

Calhoun Isles (Lowry Hill)Minneapolis United States

Contact

+1 612-370-4846

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Day trips

Parade Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dakota Jazz Club, Spoonbridge and Cherry, Target Plaza South, Walker Art Center.

0.9 miE
Nightlife, Dancing
Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, the Dakota Jazz Club stands as a beacon of the city's vibrant music scene. This esteemed venue has been a cornerstone for live jazz since it opened its doors in 1985, offering an intimate setting where audiences can enjoy...
~1030 ftE
Monuments and statues
Spoonbridge and Cherry, Minneapolis
5 min walk • The Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture is an iconic landmark nestled within the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis, United States. Conceived by the imaginative minds of Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, this whimsical piece of public art has been charming...
0.9 miE
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Target Plaza South, Minneapolis
24 min walk • Target Plaza South is a notable skyscraper that punctuates the skyline of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a prominent feature of the city's architecture, this building is part of the larger Target Plaza complex, which serves as the headquarters for the Target Corporation...
~1710 ftSE
Well-known contemporary art museum
Walker Art Center, Minneapolis
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, the Walker Art Center stands as a beacon of contemporary art and culture. This prestigious museum, renowned for its innovative and diverse collection, offers a dynamic array of visual, performing, and media arts.
~1260 ftE
Notable modern sculptures and landscaping
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis
7 min walk • The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is a vibrant fusion of art and nature, nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, United States. This open-air museum, established in 1988, spans 11 acres and is renowned for its remarkable collection of over 40 sculptures by acclaimed...
0.9 miE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
23 min walk • Orchestra Hall, located on 11th Street at Peavey Plaza, between Nicollet Mall and Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, is home to the Minnesota Orchestra. It is a major landmark of the southern portion of Nicollet Mall and home to many events throughout the year, in addition to being the Orchestra's home.
0.8 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis
22 min walk • Orpheum Theatre is a theater located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is one of four restored theaters on Hennepin Avenue, along with the Pantages Theatre, the State Theatre and the Shubert Theatre.
0.9 miNE
Theater, Comedy club, Concerts and shows
Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis
23 min walk • The Brave New Workshop Comedy Theater, is a sketch and improvisational comedy theater based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Brave New Workshop has been writing, performing and producing live sketch comedy and improvised performances for 61 years – longer than any other theater in the nation.
0.7 miE
Park
Loring Park, Minneapolis
17 min walk • Loring Park is the largest park in the Central Community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Located on the southwest corner of downtown Minneapolis, it also lends its name to the surrounding neighborhood.
0.4 miSE
Church
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, Minneapolis
11 min walk • Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church is a church across the Virginia Triangle from the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its address is 511 Groveland Avenue.
~1860 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis
9 min walk • Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Minneapolis is one of two cathedrals in the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. The church was founded in 1858 and designated as a cathedral in 1941. Its current building dates from 1910.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Parade Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Lowry Hill, Minneapolis (4 min walk), Spoonbridge and Cherry, Minneapolis (5 min walk), Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis (7 min walk), Groveland Gallery, Minneapolis (7 min walk).

How to get to Parade Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parade Stadium:

Bus

Dunwoody Av • Lines: 4A, 4L, 4P (6 min walk)
Vineland Place • Lines: 4A, 4L, 4P (7 min walk)

Light rail

Target Field • Lines: 901, 902 (29 min walk)
Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue • Lines: 901, 902 (30 min walk)

Train

Target Field (30 min walk)