Parks & Recreation

from 2022 Albany Resource Guide

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NorthPark

North Park is the City’s largest park, approximately 58 acres, located on the north side of the City. The Park provides a wide variety of recreational resources, including tennis, disc golf, volleyball and basketball courts, skate board ramps, picnic shelters, playground equipment, hike/bike trails and softball fi eld. Running water, electricity, and bathrooms in the Jaycee Shelter, which may be reserved for various events. To reserve the Jaycee or Lion’s Park shelter located in North Park, please call 320-845-4244. No camping is allowed in the park. BOWLING Albany Bowling Center ......................320-845-4732

CAMPING (no camping in Albany) Cedar Lake Memorial Park, Upsala320-573-2983 El Rancho Mañana, Richmond ........320-597-2740

GOLFING Albany Golf Club ...................................320-845-2505 A public 18-hole golf course located adjacent to Interstate 94, a block from Main Street in Albany. Many water hazards provide challenges for the golfer attempting to shoot even par. They have Toptracer Driving Range. ICE SKATING WARMING HOUSE .........................on North Lake

CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS on Albany Golf Course LODGING Baymont Inn and Suites .....................320-845-2145 Lucy’s Loft ................................................320-291-5543 LIONS PARK is located along 6th Street and abuts the North Lake. Amenities include a baseball fi eld, basketball court, picnic shelter and warming house for ice skaters during the winter months.

COUNTRY ESTATES PARK includes a baseball fi eld, volleyball court, playground equipment and picnic shelter. HALL’S HIGHVIEW PARK includes a baseball fi eld, playground equipment and picnic shelter with running water and sewer. HIGHLANDS PARK includes playground equipment and is located adjacent to the Lake Wobegon Trail.

Legion Park Shelter

Legion park shelter is located along Main Street, this small park provides a great place for employees working in the downtown area to enjoy a relaxing lunch beneath the picnic shelter. The Albany American Legion erected monuments including fl ag displays in the park honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, especially those who have given their lives. The park is used for activities involving the Lake Wobegon Trail, Memorial Day Services, Community Education, Concerts in the Park and the annual Heritage Day Celebration.