 A small train station officially named Minnehaha Depot but also known as " the Princess Depot " was built in 1875 ; it was a stop on the Milwaukee Road railroad and provided easy access to the park from Fort Snelling , downtown Minneapolis , and downtown St. Paul . The depot handled as many as 39 round trips per day , and was once integrated into the region 's streetcar system . The interior is complete and well @-@ preserved , containing an iron heating stove , waiting room benches and a ticket window . In 1964 , the title was transferred to the Minnesota Historical Society . The Minnesota Transportation Museum has assisted in the restoration of the building . The depot is open on Sundays from 1 : 30 to 4 : 30 . The 50th Street / Minnehaha Park light rail station of the METRO Blue Line currently serves the park . 
