Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park — photo spot in 9750 Egret Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, USA
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
A working dam and river rapids on the Mississippi with concrete structures, spillways, rocky shoals and riverside trails—great for dynamic waterscape shots, seasonal birdlife (egrets, herons) and fall color. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side-light on textured concrete and moving water; long exposures smooth the rapids. Park is public with paved trails, viewing platforms and a parking lot at Egret Blvd NW; no formal entry fee. Weekdays and shoulder seasons are quieter; winters offer
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
A working dam and river rapids on the Mississippi with concrete structures, spillways, rocky shoals and riverside trails—great for dynamic waterscape shots, seasonal birdlife (egrets, herons) and fall color. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side-light on textured concrete and moving water; long exposures smooth the rapids. Park is public with paved trails, viewing platforms and a parking lot at Egret Blvd NW; no formal entry fee. Weekdays and shoulder seasons are quieter; winters offer