Parks & Trails

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A non-profit organization, a garden A non open to anyone who wishes to help ope weed, water, harvest or just simply we enjoy! Located on First Street e North, come and “Meet us at the N Garden!” For more information, G see the Sauk Centre Community s Garden Facebook page. G Conservation Park: Located just northeast of the dam. Amenities: picnic tables, pop machine, shelter with restrooms, handicap accessible and sidewalks.

Sinclair Lewis Municipal Campground:

Borders the west end of Sinclair Lewis Park. Open for the season from approximately May through September each year. Amenities: 80 campsites, fire pits on each site, three sets of restrooms – all with showers – storm shelter, dump station, fish cleaning facility, lake access with boat ramp and docks, internet available, playground access, splash pad and kayak rental.

Campground Reservations:

January 1-April, 320-352-2203 Ext. 2314 May-September, 320-333-9546 *Online reservations available at saukcentre.govoff ice2.com. Select campgrounds. Park Reservations: 320-352-2203 Ext. 2313.

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Outdoor Skating Rink: Located east of the Conservation Park. Amenities: one hockey rink, one pleasure rink, pop machine, warming house with restrooms.

Dog Park: Located by outdoor skating rink. Bring your pooch for off -leash fun.

PUBLIC BEACH

Located between Sinclair Lewis Park and the Sinclair Lewis Municipal Campground. CANOEING

Sauk River is a designated State Canoe and Boat Waterway. There is a canoe access at the conservation park below the Sauk River dam on Main Street.

Fitness Challenge & Splash Pad Park:

Located across the street from the Sinclair Lewis Municipal Campground. Amenities: fitness challenge park, splash pad, soccer field skateboard area, basketball court, walking/biking trail, shelter and and restrooms. s.

ERICKSON’S PETTING ZOO PETTING ZOO

Your destination for fun and learning experience on a real farm.

OPEN DAILY:

WEEKENDS: April & May (weather permitting) MEMORIAL WEEKEND-HALLOWEEN

Mon.-Sat.: 10am-4pm • Sunday: 1-4pm Admission: $7.50 per person FALL ACTIVITIES: 5 WEEKENDS

Beginning September 30 - October 22 Sat.: 10am-4 pm • Sun.: 1-4 pm Admission: $10 per person • 2-5 yrs old $7.50

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Parks & Trails

Enjoy the Outdoors!

The city of Sauk Centre is proud of its many parks, encompassing over 135 acres.

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Lake Wobegon Trail:

This trail winds its way through Sauk Centre, with the off icial access at the Sinclair Lewis Park. The trail is 46 miles long, from St. Joseph to Osakis, and is available for walking, biking, snowmobiling (no metal studs), roller skiing and roller blading. The Lake Wobegon and Central Lakes (Osakis to Fergus Falls) trails are a combined 126 miles, the longest trail in the state of Minnesota

Sinclair Lewis Park/Lake Wobegon Trail Head: Sinclair Lewis Park/Lake Wobegon Trail Head:

Bordered on the north by Sauk Lake. Amenities: picnic shelter, new playground equipment, grills, benches, band shell, gazebo, beach, 84-foot fishing pier, boat landing and docks, restrooms, concessions building, water fountain.

Towerview Park/Ball Park: Adjacent to the Civic Arena, located on Centre Street, just off Beltline Road. Amenities: two fenced softball fields, shelter, pop machine, picnic tables, restrooms in arena accessible from exterior doors facing softball fields, park area with playground and concession stand behind Civic Arena.

Jaycee Park: Located on the north end of town along Original Main Street. In 2009, the ballpark underwent a major renovation to accommodate Little League baseball. Coordinated by the Baseball Association, major funding was provided by a grant from the Minnesota Twins. Amenities: playground, sand volleyball court, baseball field, picnic shelter and tables, pop machine, drinking fountain, restrooms.

Brown’s Park: Located between 6th and 7th Streets, east of Ash Street. Amenities: playground, large ball field, picnic shelter, water fountain and new restroom.

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Civic Arena: Located on Centre Street, just off Beltline Road. The arena is home to the area high school hockey program - the Prairie Centre North Stars - and hosts events for the hockey associations, figure skating programs, gun shows, a circus, wrestling events and trade shows.