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- Fort Beauharnois Wayside Park
- Gold Star Mothers Park
- Hoyt Park
- Lewis McChaill Memorial Park
- McChaill Ball Fields
- North End Park
- Ohuta Park
- Patton Park
- Peter's Park
- Roschen Park
- Underwood Park & Fields
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Lake City is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. We offer unmatched access to the lake, championship golf and miles of hiking and biking trails.

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Picnic Areas
Frontenac State Park
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Address: 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN |
Phone Number (s): 651-345-3401 |
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Description: Open Year Round w/ Nature Programs & Interpretive walks throughout season 5 Miles north of Lake City 64 Campsites, 14.2 Miles of Hiking Trails, Birding (more than 260 species including migration of Swans & Eagles), Wildflowers & Mushroom Hunting, 6.7 miles of groomed ski trails, 5.5 miles of snowmobiling, Picnic Area & Picnic Shelters. |
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Hok-Si-La Municipal Park and Campground
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Address: 2500 N Hwy 61 Blvd, Lake City, MN |
Phone Number (s): 651-345-3855 |
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Description: Open Year Round 1 Mile North of Lake City on Hwy 61 Tent Camping, Picnic Areas, Screened Shelters, Charcoal Grills, Dining Hall Rental, Environmental Education & Interpretive Center Swimming Beach w/o Lifeguard, Volleyball & Basketball courts, Hiking & Nature Trails, Cross Country Skiing Trails, Chapel, Birding, Free Boat Launch, Public Restrooms & Bathhouse. |
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City Parks
Fort Beauharnois Wayside Park
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Address: Lake City, MN |
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Description: 2.5 Miles north of Lake City on Hwy 61 Picnic Area w/great views overlooking Lake Pepin, Cover Picnic areas, Charcoal Grills, 24 Hour Public Bathrooms, Shoreline Fishing Access |
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Gold Star Mothers Park
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Address: Lake City, MN |
Phone Number (s): 651-345-5383 |
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Description: Hwy 61/Lakeshore Dr & Jewell Ave Veteran’s Memorial, Beautiful Flowers, Park Benches w/ great views of Lake Pepin, Adjacent to River walk, Eagle viewing late February through March. |
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Hoyt Park
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Address: Lake City, MN |
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Description: On W Center St north of 10th St Children’s Playground, Basketball Volleyball Courts, Picnic table. |
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Lewis McChaill Memorial Park
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Address: Lake City, MN |
Phone Number (s): 651-345-5383 |
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Description: Description: Overlooking Sailboat harbor across from Fiesta Foods Open from 5am to 9pm River walk, Children’s Playground, Picnic area, 24 Hour Public Restrooms. |
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McChaill Ball Fields
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Address: Lake City, MN |
Phone Number (s): 651-345-5383 |
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Description: Between Jewel Ave. & Woodburn St on N Prairie St Softball Field, Skate Park, Basketball Court, Children’s Playground. |
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North End Park
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Address: 1000 Block of N Garden St, Lake City, MN |
Phone Number (s): 651-345-5383 |
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Description: Children’s playground. |
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Ohuta Park
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Address: Lake City, MN |
Phone Number (s): 651-345-5383 |
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Description: North edge of Marina on Park St. Beach access w/o Lifeguards, Picnic area, access to River walk, caddie corner to public tennis courts. |
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Patton Park
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Address: Lake City, MN |
Phone Number (s): 651-345-5383 |
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Description: Between Center St. & Lyon Ave. across from City Hall Gazebo-Historic Bandstand, Paved Walkways, Lighted Fountain, Park lights until 10pm. |
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Peter's Park
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Address: Lake City, MN |
Phone Number (s): 651-345-5383 |
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Description: Between County Rd 9 & W Marion St, south of Cross St Public Swimming Pool, Softball & Soccer fields, Volleyball& Basketball Courts, Covered Picnic Area, Children’s Playground, Seasonal Public Restrooms. |
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Roschen Park
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Address: Lake City, MN |
Phone Number (s): 651-345-5383 |
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Description: South edge of Lake City Free Public Boat Launch, Fish Cleaning House, Seasonal Public Restrooms, South end access to River walk. |
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Underwood Park & Fields
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Address: Lake City, MN |
Phone Number (s): 651-345-5383 |
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Description: Off of 10th St & County Rd 5 Soccer fields, Childrens Playground, Covered Picnic area, Seasonal Public Restrooms, Winter Ice Skating Rink (Mon-Fri 4-9pm Sat & Sun 1-9pm) |
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Sea Wing
Ohuta Park
Mississippi Steamboats
On April 28, 1871 "a lake monster is seen swimming in Lake Pepin". Since then, many people have reported sightings of an unidentified creature surfacing from the depths of Lake Pepin. The locals have given this shy and elusive creature a name; Pepie.