Mankato Recreation

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Whether you want to stay indoors or conquer the great outdoors, Mankato offers many recreation opportunities. The confluence of local, county and state trails culminates into over 50 miles of paved trails, nestled in a scenic river valley and is perfect for cycling, running or a leisurely walk. Outdoor enthusiasts will also love our rivers, parks, ski hills and more. Staying indoors isn’t any less exciting. Take in a Division I Minnesota State University, Mankato (360° virtual tour) hockey game at the Verizon Center (360° virtual tour) , conquer the rock climbing wall at Myers Field House on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus or listen to live music in our vibrant, historic City Center.

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Rapidan Park

54116 Glory Lane | Mankato, MN 56001
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Reconciliation Park

209 North Riverfront Dr | Mankato, MN 56001
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Riverfront Park

310 W Rock St | Mankato, MN 56001

Riverfront Park has been recognized as one of Minnesota’s best outdoor music venues. It plays host to a variety of events and festivals for people to enjoy. The grand Lawn, amphitheater, canoe landing, trail head building, playground and public art are just some of the amenities to be enjoyed at the park. The Minnesota River Trail runs through the park and also provides great views of the Minnesota River and the City Center.
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Sibley Park

900 Mound Ave | Mankato, MN 56001

Nestled between the Minnesota and Blue Earth Rivers, Sibley Park is one of the oldest parks in Greater Mankato, once featuring a horse racing track, regional zoo, museum and clay tennis courts. Now featuring an agricultural theme, the park has been recognized as having one of the coolest playgrounds in the state by NewsCastic in 2015. A fitting petting zoo with farm animals goes along with that theme. Other park features include beautiful walking trails through the park and along the river, gorgeous flowers and stone gardens, and HealthBeat outdoor exercise equipment. In the winter, the park comes festively aglow with more than 1 million lights and dancing displays during the month-long Kiwanis Holiday Lights event. Take a sled and delight in a large sledding hill for everyone to enjoy.
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Stoney Ridge Tack & Stable

56997 238th Lane | Mankato, MN 56001
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Sundance Spas

1351 E. Madison Avenue | Mankato, MN 56001 | (507) 385-1565
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Victory Bowl

202 South Victory Drive | Mankato, MN 56001 | (507) 387-7991
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Washington Park

Washington Ct | Mankato, MN 56001
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Wow! Zone

2030 Adams Street | Mankato, MN 56001 | (507) 625-2695

Whether you crave appetizers, a quick bite or a full dinner, you'll find a range of delicious options at the WOW! ZONE. Our East End Restaurant's menu features fantastic steak, seafood, pizza, pasta and salads. Wowzers Sports Bar serves everything from juicy hanburgers to tasty onion rings. For the untimate quick snacks and yummy ice cream, stop by the Concourse Snack Bar. Enjoy casual or league bowling on WOW! ZONE 16 state-of-the-art bowling lanes. Our Brunswick ProLanes glow in the dark and feature automatic bumpers and 42' LCD scoring monitors. Our 8 lane Presidential Suites provide an upscale bowling experience with 120' projection TV's, party rooms and a private bar. The kids (and you) can enjoy bowling, laser tag, video games and more.
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Terrace View Golf Course

PO Box 3225 | Mankato, MN 56002
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Riverview Park

North Mankato, MN 56003
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Sawatzky Pools Inc.

433 Belgrade Ave | North Mankato, MN 56003
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Sawmill Campground

41392 520th St | North Mankato, MN 56003
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Spring Lake Park

North Mankato, MN 56003

North Mankato’s Spring Lake Park has all kinds of fun for families. For some water play, check out the duck pond or unique sand-bottom swimming pool. There are also shelters, trails, playground equipment, sand volleyball courts and winter sledding hills.
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Summer Breeze Resort

45872 SUmmer Breeze Lane | Cleveland, MN 56017
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Wise Stop Resort

23981 Blue Marina Road | Cleveland, MN 56017
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Shady Oaks Campground

340 Fairgrounds Street | Garden City, MN 56034
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Reinbold Sportsmen Campground

40050 30th Street | Janesville, MN 56048
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The 300 Club

504 North Main St. | Le Sueur, MN 56058
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Sakatah Trail Campground

501 Cherry Avenue | Madison Lake, MN 56063
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Sakatah Trail Resort

24102 Greenland Road | Madison Lake, MN 56063
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Silver's Resort

108 S. 1st Street | Elysian, MN 56063
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Shoreland Country Club

43781 Golf Course Road | Saint Peter, MN 56082
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