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Riverside Park

Park · Princeton, Minnesota

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 142 ft³/s over 99 years).
Use cautionCool todaycamping-nearbyPicnic tablesPublic restroomWheelchair accessible entrance
Editor's Notes
Riverside Park, a park in Princeton, Minnesota. Visitors come for hiking and picnicking; restrooms, picnic tables, slides, swings and a playground on site. It is wheelchair-accessible, dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 05275000, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 142 ft³/s over 99 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
42 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.82 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 142 ft³/s over 99 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Minnesota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELK RIVER NEAR BIG LAKE, MN (17 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Riverside Park

H: 78° L: 56°
Clear
Clear
63°
|
Feels like 57°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
49%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
63°
3 AM
Clear
59°
6 AM
Clear
57°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
78°
6 PM
Sunny
78°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Riverside Park?
Riverside Park is a park in Princeton, Minnesota.
Can you swim at Riverside Park?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Riverside Park rated?
Riverside Park in Princeton, Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 315 reviews.
What amenities does Riverside Park have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Riverside Park include camping-nearby.

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General Tips:
  • Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
  • Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
  • Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
Best Seasons:
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Location & Contact

300 N Rum River Dr, Princeton, MN 55371

Princeton, Minnesota 55371

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People Talk About

💬 bathrooms💬 trails💬 fishing💬 picnic💬 boat launch💬 canoe💬 kayaks💬 walking💬 electric💬 frisbee golf

Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🏪 Slides🏪 Swings

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Kid-friendly hikes👶 Playground