SPORTS & RECREATION

Disc Golf

AIRBORN DISC GOLF PRESERVE (3 COURSES) 1 Eagle Dr., Clearwater BECKER CITY PARK (18 HOLES) 10565 Co. Rd. 23 S.E., Becker BENTON BEACH (18 HOLES) 130 125th St. N.W., Rice CALVARY HILL PARK (18 HOLES) Cooper Ave., & Traverse Rd., St Cloud

Let ‘er FLY!

CLEARWATER/PLEASANT REGIONAL PARK (18 HOLES) 10909 90th St. N.W., Annandale COLLEGEVILLE/ST. JOHN’S ABBY (9 HOLES) 37 S. College Ave., Collegeville FOLEY HIGH SCHOOL (9 HOLES) 621 Penn St., Foley HIDDEN LAKE PARK (18 HOLES) 23215 43rd Ave., St. Augusta MAYHEW CREEK PARK (18 HOLES) 1835 Osauka Rd. N.E., Sauk Rapids MILLSTREAM PARK (18 HOLES) 101 5th Ave. N.W., St Joseph MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARK (18 HOLES) 413th St., St. Stephen NORTH PARK (9 HOLES) 35905 219th Ave., Albany PINE RIDGE (9 HOLES) 175th St. N.W., Royalton RIVER’S EDGE PARK (12 HOLES) 130 Great Oak Dr., Waite Park RIVERSIDE PARK (18 HOLES) 1800 S.E. Kilian Blvd., St Cloud RUM RIVER (9 HOLES) 2nd St. N.W. & 4th Ave. N.W., Milaca SPORTSMANS HILL (18 HOLES) 20871 Co. Hwy. 75, Clearwater With the Mississippi running right through the area, there is no better reason to get paddling. If you’re a seasoned kayaker/ paddleboarder, you’re probably geared up and ready to go. But maybe you’re a novice and just want to test the waters–Clear Waters Outfitting Company has the expertise and rental equipment, as does St. Cloud State University.

DISC GOLF TODAY is your one-stop-destination for all your disc golf needs and conveniently located between Riverside and Calvary courses. Specializing in all skill levels from first timer players to pro. Shop everything from discs, bags, carts, baskets and retrievers. Limited selection of rare and out of print discs, too. 955 University Dr. S. | 320-774-1969 | discgolftoday.com

Need to cool off from the hot summer sun? Nothing beats playing in the water at our pools and splash pads. With so many to choose from, just don’t forget your swimsuit and towel! POOLS & SPLASH PADS

Experience summer or winter peddling away in our parks and on our trails. You’ll find many routes and paths within the city, but if you’re looking for a little break from the hustle and bustle, the Lake Wobegon Trail offers a scenic view with a relaxed rural setting. Page 30 and 68 offer bike trail maps for your convenience.

Adrenaline RUSH!

PINEVIEW PARK BMX racing is family fun for all ages! Whether you’re a rider or a spectator, you’re sure to feel the rush when the starting gate slams down and racers blast toward the first obstacle. Try a free practice, race, or community education session, and don’t forget spectators are always free! 6540 Saukview Dr. | 320-230-7820 pineviewparkbmx.com

Ready to ROLL!

HERITAGE PARK SKATE PLAZA welcomes skaters, boarders and riders of all ages and skill levels. It’s a great place to learn new tricks and hangout with family and friends. The park is approximately 20,000 square feet and has a large multi-depth bowl, fun return walls, a stair set, various ledges, rails and manual pads that are all laid out in a creative way. The large plaza area offers an open-air park shelter and on-site restrooms. Discover a winter wonderland as you slice through the snow on one of our freshly-groomed trails. There are several to choose from in the area:

JAIL TRAIL (NORTH LOOP) 15th Ave. S.E., St. Cloud KRAEMER LAKE- WILDWOOD 29709 Kipper Rd., St. Joseph MISSISSIPPI RIVER COUNTY PARK 41300 Co. Rd. 1, Rice QUARRY PARK & NATURE PRESERVE 1802 Co. Rd. 137, Waite Park RIVERSIDE PARK 1725 Kilian Blvd., St. Cloud ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY ARBORETUM 32011 St. John’s Rd., St. Joseph WARNER LAKE COUNTY PARK 1485 Co. Rd. 143, Clearwater

Sand-sational BEACHES!

BIG BIRCH LAKE CAMPGROUND BEACH 2015 Hwy. 623, Babbitt (Near Freeport) | 218-827-2342 birchlakervpark.com CLEARWATER/PLEASANT REGIONAL PARK 10909 90th St. N.W., Annandale | 763-682-7693 | co.wright.mn.us LAKE KORONIS REGIONAL PARK BEACH 14076 Bluefield Rd., Paynesville | 320-276-8843 | co.stearns.mn.us LIONS PARK/THEIN LAKE Cty. Rd. 71, Richmond | 320-597-2051 | ci.richmond.mn.us QUARRY PARK & NATURE PRESERVE 1802 Cty. Rd. 137, Waite Park | 320-255-6172 | co.stearns.mn.us MIDDLE SPUNK LAKE BEACH 17626 Cty. Rd. 9, Avon | 320-356-7922 | co.stearns.mn.us VETERANS MEMORIAL BEACH PARK 15612 Cedar Point Rd., Paynesville | paynesvillemn.com

WARNER LAKE PARK 1485 Cty. Rd. 143, Clearwater | 763-682-7693 | co.wright.mn.us

The baseball here ROX!

Nothing beats the warm summer air and a ST. CLOUD ROX baseball game. A great family event with fun for all ages. Cheer for the home team and stay for the fireworks after every Friday home game. 5001 Veterans Dr. | 320-240-9798 | stcloudrox.com

Ask the INFLUENCER!

One of my favorite parts of St. Cloud is all the amazing outdoor activities. A highlight of our trip was biking the LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL. The scenery is incredible, and the paved path made our ride enjoyable. Next time we’ll bike all the way to the covered bridge!

Sara Lynch | Instagram: @planetwithsara Website: planetwithsara.com

Hit The ICE!

Hockey lovers enjoy watching the GRANITE CITY LUMBERJACKS take to the ice for a fast-paced, high-energy hockey game. They are a Junior A ice hockey team playing in the North American 3 Hockey League, and their home games are held at the Armadillo Deck Sports Arena (located on the Benton County Fairgrounds). 1410 3rd Ave. S., Sauk Rapids 320-497-0842 lumberjackshockey.com

NATURAL SURFACE PATHS

BEND IN THE RIVER REGIONAL PARK N.E. River Rd., Rice EL RANCHO MAÑANA CAMPGROUND RIDING STABLE & RECREATION AREA 27302 Ranch Rd., Richmond Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. GEORGE FRIEDRICH PARK 19th Ave. S.E., St. Cloud KRAEMER LAKE – WILDWOOD COUNTY PARK 12857 Cty. Rd. 51, St. Joseph QUARRY PARK & NATURE PRESERVE 1802 Cty. Rd. 137, Waite Park ROCKVILLE COUNTY PARK 11503 Glacier Rd., Rockville ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY ARBORETUM St. John’s University campus, 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville SAND PRAIRIE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Near the southeastern edge of St. Cloud, south of Cty. Rd 7. Signs mark the entrance on the east side of Hwy 10 at its junction with Minnesota Blvd. WARNER LAKE COUNTY PARK 1485 Cty. Rd. 143, Clearwater

Bring your bike!

PAVED PATHS

BEAVER ISLAND TRAIL & ST. CLOUD RIVERWALK Trailheads are located off 3rd Ave. S. on the SCSU campus and Downtown St. Cloud off of 5th Ave. N.

DAIRYLAND TRAIL Trailheads located in Elrosa and New Munich

GLACIAL LAKES STATE TRAIL The Rocori Trail turns into the Glacial Lakes State Trail in Richmond

HERITAGE PARK 235 S. 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud LAKE KORONIS RECREATIONAL TRAIL Access the trail at Paynesville Area High School, Paynesville Township Hall, Lake Koronis Regional Park or The Norman Dahlman Public Access in Paynesville. LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL Multiple trailheads throughout all lengths of the trail, with the closest in River’s Edge Park in Waite Park near the Sauk River. Bike rental station also located here. ROCORI TRAIL Begins at the corner of Main Street and 1st Ave SE near Quarry Cinema in Cold Spring SOO LINE RECREATIONAL TRAIL & SOUTHERN ROUTE Accessed from the Lake Wobegon Trail in Holdingford WHITNEY MEMORIAL PARK 1445 Northway Dr., St. Cloud

AREA

HIKING

BIKE TUNE-UP

Give your bicycle a quick tune-up at one of our bike tune-up stations!

LAKE GEORGE: Junction of Division St. & 9th Ave., Downtown St. Cloud

MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL/ BEAVER ISLAND TRAIL: Junction of Hwy. 75 and 33rd St. S.

Join the REVOLUTION! REVOLUTION CYCLE AND SKI is owned by people who have spent their entire lives in St. Cloud. They understand the market and have filled the store with bikes, nordic skis, clothing and equipment that will make everyone’s cycling or skiing experience more enjoyable. From the fastest racers to raw beginners, they have a bike or a pair of skis just for you! 160 29th Ave. S. | 320-251-2453 revolutioncycleandski.com