Education Pages 21

from 2022 Melrose Resource Guide

by Star Publications

Parks and Recreation Pages 24

Parks and recreation

Over 2 miles of trails to enjoy!

• Senior Center: Provides social, physical, intellectual and wellness opportunities. • Community Education: Provides a variety of instructional,recreational and social programming. • Bowling: The 8-lane Melrose Bowl is located at 16 6th Ave. SE. • Dancing/Music: Dancing and professional entertainment are available at local clubs, area ballrooms, music and other entertainment is available at local bars and restaurants, (check local newspapers for current list of entertainment). • Fishing/Hunting: Sportspersons will fi nd a variety of big and small game, as well as a number of well-stocked lakes for summer and winter fi shing. • Golf: Check out Meadowlark Golf Course and Country Club, which off ers golfi ng, golf tournaments and private parties. • Trails: For hiking, biking and snowmobiling.

Melrose Lions & Jaycee Community Park

Located at 5th Ave. NW • New playground equipment • Grills, picnic tables and benches • Modern handicapped accessible restroom facilities • Skating and hockey rink with lights and warming house.

Big Birch Lake State Forest

Birch Lake Campgrounds & Hiking Trails (located 9 miles north of Melrose) 29 campsites • Eight picnic sites • Boat landing • Fishing • Swimming • Eight-mile hiking trail • Snowmobiling trails

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

visit www.dnr.mn.us or call320-616-2525 Managed by Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

Meadowlark Park

Located on Meadowlark Lane SW • Picnic pavilion; no reservations accepted • Modern handicapped accessible restroom facilities • Grills, picnic tables and benches • Basketball court • Located near the golf course • Playground equipment including swing sets, sandbox, spring animals and activity center • Pickle Ball Court