Mill Pond - Champlin

Hennepin County, Minnesota

Mill Pond is in Champlin, Minnesota, under 30 miles from the heart of Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is around 32 hours away, and the Mercy Hospital is under five miles away.

Residents heading into town can visit the Riverdale Village Mall and a variety of local restaurants, such as Buona Sera Ristorante.

Fun on the Water

Spanning 37 acres and with a max depth of 11 feet, Mill Pond is the perfect place to kick back and relax.

Popular activities include kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin, common carp, golden redhorse, silver redhorse, white sucker, and golden shiner.

Explore Champlin

Those looking for excitement off the water can discover everything Champlin has to offer.

One popular attraction is the Elm Creek Singletrack Trail, where visitors can hike through the woods and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

Another popular attraction is Harold H. Johnson Park, where visitors can stroll through and enjoy a picnic.

Visit Minneapolis

There are numerous attractions in Minneapolis, starting with the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints.

The Mall of America offers great shopping and hosts over 40 million people annually. Nickelodeon Universe is an incredibly family-friendly amusement park in the mall and is split into two indoor amusement parks.

Another local favorite is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.

Finally, for outdoor recreation and scenic nature, check out Minnehaha Park. This is the oldest park in Minneapolis and boasts 193 acres, numerous scenic trails, limestone bluffs, a 53-foot waterfall, picnic pavilions, bike rentals, and an off-leash dog park.

Relaxing and Calm

Those looking for a place to relax will love living on Mill Pond.