22 • 2025 • Morrison County Record • www. mcrecord. com • Summer Guide
Public Parks in the area
Charles A. Lindbergh State Park • Little Falls • Located just outside Little Falls at 1615 Lindbergh Drive South, this 569-acre state park is the site of Charles Lindbergh’ s farm. It is open daily from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. Amenities include camping, historic sites, picnicking, spring wildflowers and views of the Mississippi River.
Belle Prairie County Park • Little Falls
• Located Northeast of Little Falls on County Road 76 on the Mississippi River, this county-run park is open from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. No camping or ATVs are allowed. Amenities include hiking trails, boat landing and parking, picnic shelter with electric plugin, playground, scenic overlooks, picnic areas with fire rings and / or grills and nine-hole disc golf course.
Legion Park • Little Falls • Located near the junction of 9th Street and 5th Avenue Northeast, Legion Park has a playground and basketball courts.
Mill Park • Little Falls • Once the site of the Hennepin Paper Company, the mill is in ruins, but what is left has been restored and developed into a historic site. Located at Lindbergh Drive and 5th Avenue Northwest, it provides great views of the Mississippi River.
Columbia Park • Little Falls • Located at 6th Street and 2nd Avenue Southeast, this park includes a playground, basketball court and baseball field.
Little Falls Area Recreation Complex
• Little Falls • Located just north of Little Falls proper on Prairie Drive Northeast, this park includes new playground equipment, including a 60-foot zip line.
James Green Park • Little Falls • Located at Front Street and First Avenue Southeast, James Green park offers an awe-inspiring view of the Little Falls Dam, built in 1848. It also includes beautiful flower gardens and picnic tables.
Veterans Memorial Park • Little Falls
• Located on East Broadway, this park is on the banks of the Mississippi River, and includes the Veterans Memorial along with beautiful flower gardens and views of the Mississippi River.
Riverside Park • Little Falls • With great views of the Mississippi River, Riverside Park, located at 1st Street Northeast and 8th Avenue Northeast, includes picnic tables.
Maple Island Park • Little Falls • Within view of the Little Falls Dam and alongside the Mississippi River, Maple Island Park, located at Kidder Street Southeast and 3rd Avenue Southeast, provides some of the best views of the river in Little Falls. Amenities include a shelter, picnic tables, fishing, restrooms and several great flower gardens.
Kiwanis Park • Little Falls • Located at Kidder Street and 1st Avenue Southeast, it includes a wonderful shelter and picnic tables.
Le Bourget Park • Little Falls • Including information on sister city, Le Bourget, France, Le Bourget Park is on the west bank of the Mississippi on the junction of Highway 27 and Paul Larson Memorial Drive. Amenities include boat ramp and fishing.
Gamradt Park • Little Falls • Including a community garden, Gamradt Park, located on 7th Street Northwest, also includes a playground and a decorative bench.
Lindbergh Lions Recreation Area • Little Falls • Located on 9th Street Southwest and 2nd Avenue Southwest, this park includes picnic tables, playground, shelter, skating rink, tennis and softball field.
Lions Park • Little Falls • The Lions Park is located at 4th Street Southeast and 9th Avenue Southeast and includes flower gardens, grills, horseshoe pits, kitchen facilities, picnic area, playground, shelter and volleyball.
Memorial Park • Little Falls • Including a beautiful fountain, Memorial Park is located at East Broadway and Front Street. It also includes great flower gardens.
Pine Tree Park • Little Falls • Located at 4th Street Northeast and 7th Avenue Northeast, Pine Tree Park has amenities such as softball field, basketball court, picnic tables, playground and skating rink.
Washington Playground • Little Falls
• Located at 4th Street and 1st Avenue Northeast, Washington Playground is near the Library. Amenities include baseball field and new playground.
North Pine Grove Park • Little Falls • The North Pine Grove Park provides amenities such as softball field, basketball court, nature trails, picnic tables, restroom and a shelter. Located at West Broadway and 13th Street Northwest.
Pierz Park • Pierz • Located at Park Avenue on the southeast side of Pierz, Pierz Park has a swimming area and beach, which includes a water slide. Other amenities include horseshoes, volleyball, basketball court as well as playground and fishing area. It also has shelters for rent. Call( 320) 468- 2662 to reserve a shelter.
Billig Park • Pierz • Home to the Pierz Area Veterans Memorial, Billig Park is located on Main Street next to the fire hall. The park also includes the Father Pierz Statue and a gazebo.
Pierz American Legion Park • Pierz
• Newly renovated, Pierz American Legion Park is located one block south of city hall on Kamnic Street. It includes new playground equipment and a large green space for visitors to enjoy.
Swanville City Park • Swanville • Located at 401 DeGraff Avenue, the Swanville City Park is a large park with large park shelter, playground, Veterans Memorial and horseshoe pits. To rent the shelter call( 320) 630-3200.
Royalton Splash Park • Royalton • Containing a splash pad that operates from 11 a. m. to 8 p. m. during the summer months, the Royalton Splash Park is located at 1014
8th Street North between North Birch Street and North Evergreen Street. Other amenities include outdoor grills and shelter with kitchen area. To reserve a shelter contact city hall at( 320) 584-5900.
Royalton Memorial Park • Royalton • Located on the banks of the Platte River, Royalton Memorial Park is located at 55th Avenue Northwest. Amenities include fishing pier, picnic area, playground and plenty of grassy area to run around.
Royalton Skate Park • Royalton • Designed by teens, the Royalton Skate Park is located five blocks from Highway 10 on Centre Street. It includes cement skate area with ramps and rails and was built by Newman’ s Inc.
Cedar Lake Memorial Park • Upsala
• Open from May to September, Cedar Lake Memorial Park is located west of Upsala at 1736 Abaca Road, Burtrum. The park includes a swimming beach and over 600 feet of shoreline on Cedar Lake. Other amenities include a Rainbow playground, basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, kayaks and canoes and a pavilion for rent. For more information call( 320) 573- 2983.
Borgstrom Park and Disc Golf Course • Upsala • Located on Birch Avenue, Borgstrom Park includes picnic tables and a nine-hole disc golf course on the banks of the North Two River Creek.
Bingo Park • Randall • Located on 6th Street, Bingo Park includes a large shelter that can be rented. Other amenities include volleyball courts, playground, horseshoes and disc golf course. Contact city hall at( 320) 749-2159.
Cushing Community Park • Cushing
• Located at 26400 Bear Road, Cushing Community Park includes a ball field, playground and shelter.
Bowlus Park • Bowlus • This park located on 1st Avenue South and Main Street in Bowlus includes a large shelter, playground and access to a bike trail.
Pike Creek / Mississippi Boat Landing
• Little Falls • Located southwest of Little Falls on the Mississippi River, the county-run Pike Creek boat landing includes a fishing dock, parking area and primitive bathrooms.
Pinehurst County Park • Lake Alexander • Located on the southeast part of Lake Alexander on the junction of County Road 204 and County Road 5.
Sullivan Lake County Park • Sullivan Lake • This park, located north of Sullivan Lake off County Road 272, includes natural area to relax.
Scandia Valley Lions Community Park • Located northeast of Lake Alexander on Park Road off of County Road 3( 320th Street), this park includes a shaded park, tennis courts and charcoal grills.