ON THE MISSISSIPPI MONTICELLO COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
Monticello boasts beautiful parks system
Monticello is home to 28 city-owned and maintained parks , as well as one state park , along with miles and miles of trails . Here are some of the most frequented , versatile parks in town :
East Bridge / West Bridge Park — Located between East River Street and the Mississippi River , East Bridge Park is home to a popular sliding hill , while West Bridge Park hosts an ice-skating rink , basketball court , playground equipment and a community room available for rent .
Ellison Park — Located parallel to East River Street , Ellison Park is popular year-round , with a large playground , a sheltered area , and plenty of riverfront property , as well as a boat lift and a fishing dock .
Fourth Street Park — The park hosts two ice skating rinks that are maintained throughout the winter , a warming house and an additional patch of ice .
Swan Park — Located at County Road 39 and Mississippi
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Drive , this park is specifically geared toward swan viewing in the winter months .
Montissippi Park — On the west edge of town off County Road 75 , Montissippi offers a seclusive setting along the river . Now connected , via paved trails , to downtown Monticello , this park is a haven for joggers and bikers , as it is home to several trails . The park also features a boat launch and fishing pier .
River Mill Park — Located on River Mill Drive in southwest Monticello , this park features amenities such as basketball hoops and a baseball field , as well as a lighted sliding hill in the winter .
State Park
Lake Maria State Park — Located seven miles west of Monticello off County Road 39 , Lake Maria is the lone state park in Wright County . The park is known for its great scenery , which can be enjoyed several different ways including hiking , horseback riding , cross country skiing , and backpack camping .