State Park · Minnesota, United States
Lac qui Parle State Park
Lac qui Parle State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 897 acres (363 ha), established in 1959.
State Park · Minnesota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Lac qui Parle and Chippewa, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 897 acres (363 ha) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Coordinates | 45.0295° N, 95.8911° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lac qui Parle State Park
Lac qui Parle State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, near Watson. Lac qui Parle is a French translation of the native Dakota name, "Mde Iyedan," meaning "lake that speaks". The state park was built as part of the Lac qui Parle Flood Control Project. Lac qui Parle itself is a widening of the Minnesota River, and the flood control project involved building a dam at the south end of the lake. The dam was constructed by the Works Progress Administration, and other projects were built along the lake.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 130.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lac qui Parle State Park?
Lac qui Parle State Park is in Minnesota, United States (45.0295° N, 95.8911° W).
When was Lac qui Parle State Park established?
Lac qui Parle State Park was established in 1959, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lac qui Parle State Park?
Lac qui Parle State Park covers 897 acres (363 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac_qui_Parle_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).