Tower Hill Park is a 4.54-acre hilltop park in Minneapolis’s Prospect Park–East River Road neighborhood, with paved trails and an overlook. Its best-known landmark is the Prospect Park Water Tower, commonly called the Witch’s Hat, a historic structure that gives the park its distinctive silhouette.
- Location: 55 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414.
- Park hours: Open daily
- Grounds: Paved walking trails, an overlook, a drinking fountain and a tennis court.
Where Tower Hill Park is
Tower Hill Park sits at 55 Malcolm Ave. SE in the Prospect Park–East River Road neighborhood of Minneapolis. Its hilltop position and overlook make it a place to take in views of the city while walking the grounds.
From Key Inn, the park is about 3.7 miles away and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. If you’re orienting yourself around Roseville first, the Roseville city center guide covers local orientation and getting around.
The historic water tower and park grounds
The Prospect Park Water Tower was designed by city engineer F.W. Cappelen and completed in 1914. The tower held 150,000 gallons and served the neighborhood until 1952; it is now used for storage.
The tower was locally designated for its exterior in 1980 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board records that the site was formally named St.
Anthony Heights in 1908, then renamed Tower Hill in 1909. The board had acquired the park after a neighborhood petition in late 1905 and accepted a purchase proposition in 1906.
On the grounds, paved walking trails lead through the park to an overlook with views of Minneapolis. The park’s amenities also include a drinking fountain and tennis court. The park board describes the steep terrain as one reason the grounds have remained primarily for passive recreation.
Access, paths and visiting considerations
The park is open from 6 a.m. to midnight, and its paved walking trails provide a route across the hill. You can combine a walk with time at the overlook; the tennis court and drinking fountain are additional amenities.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 6 AM–12 AM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The tower’s observation deck has typically opened one day a year during the Pratt Ice Cream Social, usually on the first Friday evening after Memorial Day. The social takes place across the street at Pratt Community School. Tower access and event arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
Getting to the park from Roseville
If you’re using transit, the City of Roseville identifies Metro Transit routes 223, 225 and 227 as operating in Roseville and directs riders to Metro Transit’s Trip Planner or route pages for schedules.
Metro micro is a door-to-door shared-ride service in the Roseville area, with connections at Rosedale Transit Center to the METRO A Line and to local or express routes in its service area.
If you’re planning time elsewhere in Roseville, the Como Regional Park guide covers its gardens, lake and visitor planning.
FAQs
What is the Witch’s Hat at Tower Hill Park?
It is the common name for the Prospect Park Water Tower, a landmark completed in 1914. The tower once held 150,000 gallons and served the neighborhood until 1952.
Can you go inside the water tower?
The tower’s observation deck has typically opened one day a year during the Pratt Ice Cream Social. Check the official site before making plans around tower access.
What can you do at Tower Hill Park?
You can walk the paved trails and visit the overlook for views of Minneapolis. The park also has a drinking fountain and tennis court.