PARKS

Nisswa City Park

Nisswa City Park is located at the north end of Main Street in downtown Nisswa. It offers a playground, picnic area, ballfields, public restrooms, a warming house and two ice skating rinks - a full-sized hock ey rink and a smaller rink for more recreational skating.

Nisswa Lake Park

Nisswa Lake Park is located on the south end of Nisswa, on the other side of Highway 371 from downtown, and is accessible to bikers, walkers and inline skaters through the pedestrian tunnel. This 2.1-acre lakeside park offers access to Nisswa Lake, and provides a beautiful recreational area with a walking trail, observation areas, picnic shelter, benches, boat docking facilities and an outdoor classroom.

The park is adjacent to the public water access on Nisswa Lake, and is easily accessible by car or on foot. By car, it’s located on Hazelwood Drive, directly across from downtown Nisswa and Highway 371.

Pocket Park

Adjacent to the pedestrian tunnel is the Pocket Park that offers bench seating, a bird’s-eye view of the south end of town and a relaxing spot to enjoy that treat you just got in Nisswa.

Fritz Loven Park

Fritz Loven Park in Lake Shore boasts tall trees, a babbling brook and wildlife. The 80-acre park is home to Stony Brook, a picnic pavilion with electrical outlets, a playground, restrooms, and trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

From Highway 371 in Nisswa, go west on County Road 77 into Lake Shore to Cass County Road 78 at Bar Harbor. Go right on Cass County Road 78 and then right on Ridge Road.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Gull Lake Recreation Area

This corps of engineers area offers a playground for kids and fishing area at the campground, in addition to a beach and boat launch. From Nisswa, take Highway 371 south on County Road 125 (Gull Lake Dam Road). Go right and follow to the campground, park and beach.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Cross Lake Recreation Area

This corps of engineers area offers a playground for kids at the campground, in addition to beaches. Located at the Pine River Dam in Crosslake, this park is on Crow Wing County Road 3, with the entrance directly across from the intersection of Country Roads 3 and 66.

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

GULL LAKE RECREATION AREA

10867 East Gull Lake Drive

Brainerd, MN 56401

Situated on Government Point at the Gull River outlet on Gull Lake, the Gull Lake Recreation Area has a lot to offer! Swim at the beautiful sandy beach, complete with picnic tables, a play area, changing rooms and restrooms! Just steps away you’ll find the boat launch and fish cleaning area. The Gull Lake Recreation Area also includes a campground with shower houses, fishing area, canoe access, a dump station, a playground and picnic shelters. Located just 15 minutes south of Nisswa.

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CROSS LAKE RECREATION AREA

35507 County Road 66 Crosslake, MN 56442

Conveniently located right off County Road 66 in Crosslake, you’ll find the Cross Lake Recreation Area. They have a great swimming beach with a playground and picnic tables. The recreation area also includes a boat launch, over 100 campsites, several fishing docks, picnic shelters, restrooms, fish cleaning, a dump station and more! Located just 25 minutes northeast of Nisswa.

PELICAN LAKE BEACH

27203 Pelican Lake Road

Merrifield, MN 56465

Pelican Beach is a no-fuss hidden gem. Featuring a huge sandy, shallow beach, it’s a perfect spot to take small kids or to float. Restrooms are available. Located just 15 minutes east of Nisswa.

WHIPPLE BEACH RECREATIONAL AREA

14441 Oakwood Drive Baxter, MN 56425

Whipple Beach has it all! They have a HUGE soft, sandy beach and a great large swimming area. You’ll also find playgrounds, a boat launch, fishing pier, pavilion, trails, and clean restrooms. Located just 20 minutes south of Nisswa.