From Highway 494 exit toward the Airport Terminal onto Highway 5, go past the Airport across the bridge toward St. Paul, immediately take the first exit, follow the sign marked SHEPARD, at the semaphore, continue straight into "Crosby Farm Nature Area". The Marina is at the bottom of the hill.

From Highway 94, East or West 
Take the Snelling Exit South to dead end (Seventh Street) turn right (West) 5 blocks to Davern Street, turn left to dead end (Shepard Road) turn right 1 block to semaphore at US Bank Building, turn left into "Crosby Farm Nature Area". The Marina is at the bottom of the hill.

We dock on the peninsula between Hidden Falls Park and Crosby Park. at Watergate Marina We are on the Mississippi River near the confluence of the Minnesota River. Just across the river from us Minnehaha Park joins Fort Snelling State Park. Historic Fort Snelling and the Memorial Chapel sit on the bluff above us. We are surrounded by trees and greenery,. in the most beautiful and scenic location on the Mississippi. Within the parks are lakes for swimming and fishing. Manicured hiking and bicycle trails go for miles, winding through the forest, wetlands and along the two rivers. There are several picnic areas and recreational sites for baseball or volley ball. You may want to spend the entire day. From here we can cruise in 3 directions. Pick one.