O'Dowd Lake - Jackson Twp

Scott County, Minnesota

O’Dowd Lake is in Shakopee, Minnesota, and Minneapolis is under 35 miles away.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is under 25 miles away, and the St. Francis Regional Medical Center is around five miles away.

On the Water Fun

Spanning 300 acres and with a max depth of 22 feet, O’Dowd Lake is the perfect place to kick back and relax.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, watersports, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the views. A public access point is on the eastern side of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, and more.

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 O’Dowd Lake.