Burnsville is a city situated 15 mi (24 km) south of downtown Minneapolis, in Dakota County, in the U.S State of Minnesota. The city is located on the south bank of the Minnesota River. It is known for its regional mall, Burnsville Center. Burnsville offers many recreational attractions, such as the Alimagnet Dog Park, the 310 ft (94 m) vertical ski peak Buck Hill and a section of Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve.