1. Father Hennepin State Park offers a sandy beach for swimming on the southeast shore of Mille Lacs Lake.
2. The park's designated swim area is marked with buoys to ensure safety.
3. Lifeguards are not provided, so visitors should exercise caution when swimming.
4. Swimming outside the buoy-marked areas can be dangerous due to boat traffic and fishing lines in water.
5. Children must always have adult supervision while swimming or playing near water bodies within the park premises.
The park offers a variety of boating options for visitors. There is a boat ramp available, providing easy access to Mille Lacs Lake which is known as one of the best fishing lakes in Minnesota. The lake also provides opportunities for sailing and motorboating due to its large size. Canoeing can be enjoyed on smaller bodies of water within the park or along the shoreline of Mille Lacs Lake.
The park offers fishing opportunities in Mille Lacs Lake, known for its walleye and northern pike populations. Other species include muskie, jumbo perch, smallmouth bass and tullibee. Ice fishing is popular during winter months.