Howard Lake
PARKS
Howard Lake ’ s Lions Park offers outdoor recreation and lake views .
Howard Lake has multiple parks with up-to-date equipment , public water access , and beautiful terrain . Howard Lake parks include :
• Lions Park
• Central Park
• Dutch Lake Park
• Lake Ridge Park
• Mallard Pass Preserve
• Shoreline Drive Park
• Memorial Park
Memorial Park
Memorial Park , located near Wright County Road 6 , offers plenty of playground equipment , a covered pavilion area for parties and picnics , is the home of the Orphans baseball field , and is the practice field for the American Legion ’ s traveling baseball team .
Memorial Park includes a volleyball court , a fishing pier , public restrooms , and new bleachers donated by a local family of dedicated Orphans fans .
Lake Ridge Park
Lake Ridge Park , in the Lake Ridge development north of town , was created in 2007 . It includes playground equipment for children , and benches for their caretakers .
Dutch Lake Park
Near the Dutch Lake subdivision , one can find the 12th Street Park , which includes an ice skating rink in the winter months , and a nature trail full of wildlife in the warmer months .
Lions Park
Lions Park along Hwy . 12 has been completely refreshed with a new and bigger swimming beach that is handicapped-accessible , a restored green space , and concrete paths around the rain garden and down to the beach . The west end of the park has been outfitted with native plants and rip rap that stabilizes the shoreline .
Opportunities at Lions Park include a boat launch , swimming beach , fishing pier , picnic pavilion , public restrooms , and a variety of playground equipment , making it a great place to host events . In the summer , it is home to the Howard Lake Farmers Market .
Central Park
The four-acre site of the former middle school in Howard Lake is set to be enhanced by an integrated sidewalk / trail system , amphitheater , and splash pad .
When completed , the plan includes a new library / senior center at the corner of 8th Avenue and 9th Street .
The park is designed to encourage community gatherings and celebrations .
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