MINNEAPOLIS — Father’s Day is Do you have plans for Father’s Day? If not, there are plenty of fun, dad-friendly things to do in Minneapolis this weekend.

Cool off in one of the city’s many beaches

Minneapolis is in store for near-record heat this weekend. Why not take a nice dip in one of the city’s 13 lakes? This is the City of Lakes, after all

Most of the city’s beaches are now open.

Go Fish!

If swimming isn’t your thing, Minneapolis has no shortage of fishing holes.

Bde Maka Ska is great for crappies, panfish, and Musky, the city notes. Find Northern Pike at Cedar Lake. Find catfish at both Loring Lake and Powderhorn Lake.

Explore the Minnehaha Falls

If you haven’t been to Minnehaha Falls, it’s time to go.

The falls are located in one of the city’s oldest parks and most popular bars. In addition to the enchanting 53-foot waterfall, the park also offers:

• Biking Path
• Disc golf course
• Gardens
• Picnic area
• Playground
• Volleyball court
• Wading pool
• And much more.

Hit the links!

Minneapolis is home to seven golf courses and one disc golf course. The Theodore Wirth Par 3 course is ideal for casual players.

For full-sized courses, check out:

Play minigolf at the Walker Art Center

If full-on golf isn’t your thing, Skyline Mini Golf has returned to the Walker rooftop this summer for the 15th year in a row.

“The ten-hole, artist-designed course features a new design created by the Asian American Organizing Project’s Youth Action Team called Always Have Been Sewn,” the Walker states on its website.

“The work is based upon a treasured and historical Hmong item called a paj ntaub (pronounced “pan dow”), or story cloth.”