Parks &
Winsted’s well-maintained parks are perfect for picnics, parties,
and playtime. Check out the many recreational opportunities
available at each location:
Mill Reserve Park (also known as “lake park”)
• Located on the west side of Winsted Lake
• Outdoor dining: benches, picnic tables, picnic shelters
• Events: An ampitheater at the northwest corner of the park
is often used for outdoor concerts, movie nights, and other
programs.
• Lakefront: There isn’t a lifeguard on duty, but the public is
welcome to utilize the public swimming area, as well as the
fishing pier and sandy beach area.
• Other features: Modern playground equipment, portable
restroom
South View Park
• Located on the south end of Winsted Lake on Kingsley Street
South
• Trails: The Luce Line State Trail is adjacent to South View Park.
This trail encompasses more than 60 miles, from the western
Minneapolis suburbs to Cosmos.
• Active recreation: Softball field and open space, playground
equipment
Hainlin Park
• Located at McLeod Avenue and McLeod County Road 1
• Outdoor dining: Sheltered picnic area
• Active recreation: Playground equipment, skate park, sand
volleyball
Photo by Starrla Cray
Hainlin Park features two sand volleyball courts, as well as a skate
park, sheltered picnic area, and playground.
Barrett Field
• Located at the corner of First Street and Sherman Avenue
• Active recreation: Softball field with bleachers for spectators,
basketball hoop, playground equipment
• Outdoor dining: Picnic tables
Weinbeck Field
• Located along Main Avenue
• Active recreation: The area is utilized as the local football
field, with a track area and basketball courts.
Denis M. Campbell Baseball Field
• Located just to the north of Weinbeck Field along McLeod
County Road 1
• Namesake: This field is named after one of Winsted’s
amateur baseball hall of fame members.
• Active recreation: About 20 years ago, several organizations
donated a batting practice tunnel for the public.
Westgate and Northgate parks
• Located in the Northgate and Westgate housing
developments. Westgate’s park includes a ball field.
William May County Park
• Located southeast of Winsted, this is one of six McLeod
County parks.
• Outdoor dining: Picnic shelter, grills, a drinking water pump
• Other features: This 71-acre park has hiking trails and a
restroom facility, all surrounded by trees.
Oscar and Anna Johnson County Park
• Located just a few miles northeast of Winsted in Wright
County
• Features: A swimming beach, boat launch, picnic area, and
restrooms
Photo by Starrla Cray
Located southeast of Winsted, 71-acre William May Park has a
picnic shelter, grills, a drinking water pump, hiking trails, and a
restroom facility.