The Gateway Center at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park is your perfect starting point for exploring nature and outdoor fun! 

The Treetop Trail

The building features a wrap-around deck that leads to the Treetop Trail, offering stunning bird's-eye views of the Mississippi River and the surrounding landscape.

Interactive Exhibits

Inside, you’ll find interactive exhibits about the river, along with cozy seating areas to unwind before or after your adventure. The Gateway Center truly serves as the park’s heart, with convenient restrooms, tasty concessions and exciting educational programs for all ages.

Accessible Walkways

From there, accessible trails wind through the park, offering breathtaking views of the river, floodplain forests, wetlands and even a walkway that stretches over the impressive Coon Rapids Dam. Whether you’re hiking, learning, or simply enjoying the scenery, this is the place to connect with the outdoors! 

Natural Play Areas

The new natural play areas are carefully designed spaces created to encourage free play in the outdoors. Kids and adults can explore the forest, build forts and exercise their creativity.

Backpack Kits

Backpack kits are available, free of charge, for individuals and groups visiting the park. Topics are trees, birds, insects and the Mississippi River. Kits may include binoculars, fun family activities, identification books, insect nets and more!

Three Rivers relies on the support of volunteers to maintain the high quality programs and operations at Mississippi Gateway Center.