Bde Maka Ska

Bde Maka Ska (/bəˈd məˈkɑː skɑː/, previously named Lake Calhoun, its former official designation) is the largest lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, and part of the city's Chain of Lakes. Surrounded by city park land and circled by bike and walking trails, it is popular for many outdoor activities. The lake has an area of 401 acres (1.62 km2) and a maximum depth of 87 feet (27 m).

Bde Maka Ska
Lake Calhoun
Bdé Makhá Ská (Dakota)
Boats on the lake in 2017
Bde Maka Ska
LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota
Coordinates44°56′30″N 93°18′45″W
Lake typeGlacial
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area401 acres (1.62 km2)
Average depth30 ft (9.1 m)
Max. depth87 ft (27 m)
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