# Beard's Plaisance > Big open green space with large trees offers plenty of shade and room to relax. A huge gazebo and picnic tables sit near lake views, creating a peaceful spot for gatherings and reflection. Sand playground and tennis courts add to the variety of outdoor activities available. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Beard's-Plaisance - Address: 4525 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States - Phone: +16122306400 - Website: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks__destinations/parks__lakes/beards_plaisance/ ## What it is good for - Kid Friendly — 10/10 - Parks — 9.5/10 - Picnic — 8/10 - Playground — 6/10 - Bathroom — 6/10 ## What people say - "It's a great picnic spot by Lake Harriet with a playground." - "The bathrooms here are pretty good." - "The playground has big trees that provided lots of shade." ## Good to know - The pavilion can be reserved for events. - Parking is plentiful, with street parking on Upton Ave if the lot is full. - The picnic pavilion needs cleaning for a better experience. - The park has picnic tables, grills, and restrooms available. - The playground lacks sufficient shade for play structures. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.