Parks and Recreation
Lester Prairie offers many choices for outdoor recreation . Any questions should be directed to city hall at 320-395-2646 .
Sunrise Nature Park
Where : Located on the east side of Lester Prairie . The main parking lot entrance is near McLeod County Road 9 .
Features : A peaceful 42-acre setting with nearly two miles of trails . Includes a variety of prairie grasses , such as Indian grass , switchgrass , bluestem , Canada wild rye , and wheatgrass . The park is open to the public , but no motorized vehicles are allowed . There are hiking and cross-country snow trails as well . In 2021 , a campground was opened . If you would like to reserve a spot to camp , contact city hall .
Lester Prairie ’ s Central Square Park includes a veterans memorial , which is the site of Memorial Day programs and other local events .
Prairie Ridge Park
Where : Located in the Prairie Ridge development on the city ’ s southeast side .
Features : Playground equipment .
2nd Ave S . Park
Where : Located on the south side of Second Avenue South near Pine Street South .
Features : A tennis court , basketball court , sand volleyball court , nine-hole flying disc golf course , two batting tunnels , one baseball field ( LP Municipal Field ), one lighted softball / football field ( Bulldog Field ), a softball field ( Lions Field ), two T-ball fields ( Scout Field & Veterans Field ), playground equipment , grills , picnic shelters , and restrooms . To rent the large shelter , call city hall at 320-395-2646 . In 2022 , bullpens were added to LP Muni Field .
Central Square Park
Where : Located at the intersection of Central Avenue and Juniper Street in downtown Lester Prairie .
Features : A veterans memorial with names of many people who served in the military and have a connection to Lester Prairie , including those who served in the National Guard or Reserve during peacetime . It also includes a gazebo , walkways , benches , lighting , landscaping , and a message board advertising community events . The Dakota Trail goes through this park . Lester Prairie is the farthest point west where the trail is paved . A skating rink was added at the end of Central Ave . 2nd Ave Park .
Public swimming pool
Where : The Lester Prairie public pool is located in 2nd Ave Park on the south side of Second Avenue South near Pine Street South .
Features : Water slide , a diving board , kiddie pool , and waterworks . An additional water slide was installed in 2017 .
Lessons : Red Cross swimming lessons are offered in the summer . Children must be at least five years old and have completed kindergarten .
Registration for sessions should be made early because classes fill up quickly . Call Lester Prairie City Hall at 320-395-2646 .
When : The pool opens in June as soon as school lets out and closes for the year in late August . Pool hours are 1 to 7 p . m .
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