Any hotel downtown will have easy access to the trails. Otherwise St. Louis Park is close enough you might need to do a little street biking to get to the trails but not too much to handle.

Weather in Mpls is changing over the recent years. We don't get as much snow as we used to and last year Spring was longer into the summer time. May is definitely spring time. There should be no show. It may be wet though from raining. It's generally a good month weather wise here. Temps are typically in the 60's.

In regard to bike/kayak rentals, you will have to call the Park Board to get answers to that. On Saturdays, I would go early to mid morning. More people will be visiting the parks if the weather has been cold/rainy and that particular Saturday has clear warm weather. If you like things on the quieter side, I would definitely do early to mid morning.

Rentals close down lakes around mid-october, but you might find a them on street in Uptown, Hennepin and Lake area -- and two lakes about five blocks south. Best time is late morning to mid-afternoon.

Yes. You can rent bikes, kayaks, canoes, and SUP.

No, not in the city parks. However, there are trails in some 3 Rivers parks and many county and state parks, as well. Check it out at ExploreMinnesota website.

You bet. You are welcome to bring you own boats (no gas motors) and there is a vendor called Wheel Fun Rentals that rents kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards on Lake Calhoun. From Calhoun you can paddle to Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake and little Brownie Lake. On weekends expect a line. There is a venue that serves good food, beer & wine right next door in the park's pavilion

"Nice Ride" lime green bikes are available all over Minneapolis.

Oh yes, in the summer, anywhere that has a patio allows dogs, and will offer water for them, lots of people run and bike with their dogs, there's a dog park over by Cedar Lake too - it's not big, but lots of shade.

No we don't.