Lake of the Isles

Lake of the Isles
Wíta Tópa
The lake seen from the south in July, with birdlife sanctuary islands on the left and right
Lake of the Isles
Location	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Coordinates	44°57′17″N 93°18′27″W / 44.95472°N 93.30750°W / 44.95472; -93.30750
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	109 acres (44 ha)
Max. depth	31 feet (9 m)
Islands	2 (Mike's Island, Raspberry Island)

Lake of the Isles (Dakota: Wíta Tópa, "Four Islands"^[1]) is a lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, connected to Cedar Lake and Bde Maka Ska. The lake is part of the city's Chain of Lakes and has an area of 109 acres (0.4 km²), 2.86 miles (4.6 km) of shoreline with a little under three miles of paved walking and biking paths, and a maximum depth of 31 feet (9 m). Lake of the Isles is known for its two wooded islands, its long north arm, and the surrounding stately houses of the Kenwood, Lowry Hill, and East Isles neighborhoods.