Parks

Enjoy the Parks in Wadena, MN

Wadena has an abundance of parks with varied recreation experiences that inspire people to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation.

Burlington Northern Park

Burlington Northern Park

Located in the heart of Wadena's business district, Burlington Northern Park surrounds The Depot, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is perhaps the most valued spot in the community and is the stage for many summer activities that bring the community together. Rotary Corn & Chicken Feed and the Lion's Barbecue help to celebrate and reinforce our friendly, close knit community right in the heart of Minnesota. The park includes a band shell, picnic area, benches and flowers.
Address: 100 Aldrich Ave. SW, ,Wadena, MN, 56482
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Black's Grove

Black's Grove

Log picnic shelter, hiking, cross-country skiing, horse trails and mountain biking.
Address: 33825 620th Ave
Wadena, MN 56482
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Fairground/Baseball Diamond

Wadena County Fairgrounds

It is the goal of the Wadena County Ag Society to provide a fun and entertaining County Fair for the all of Wadena County residents and for all ages. Events such as Fireworks, Carnival Rides, 4-H project displays, Vendors, Music, Entertainment, and Food Concessions.
Address: 400 Ash Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482


Fink's Park - Memorial Garden

Fink's Park - Memorial Garden

A memorial garden was placed in Fink Park as a reminder of the June 17, 2010 tornado. The Garden of Miracles features a chainsaw wood sculpture by Menahga artist Scott Johnson and designed by Cheryl Prindle.
Address: 304 7th St SW
Wadena, MN 56482
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John Ehlen Playground

John Ehlen Playground

Swing sets, playground equipment, open ball field, basketball court, and shelter.
Address: 716 3rd St. SE
Wadena, MN, 55482
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SW Athletic Field Complex

Southwest Athletic Field Complex

Open skating, warming house, restrooms, playgrounds, basketball courts, open play area, fenced youth ball field, two lighted tennis and basketball courts, and shelters.
Address: 310 SW 7th St.
Wadena, MN, 55482
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Softball/Horseshoe Complex

Softball/Horseshoe Complex

Four fenced softball fields (1 lighted), concession/restroom building, sliding hill, horseshoe pits (competitive) lighted, shelter, restrooms.
Address: 2701 2nd St. SW
Wadena, MN, 55482
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Sunnybrook Campground

Sunnybrook Campground

Camping, restrooms, showers, dump station, laundry facilities, ducks, geese, buffalo and deer.

Playground equipment, softball fields, horseshoe pits, frisbee golf, fishing (under 16 and over 65).

Open May 15th - October 1.
Address: 210 Harry-Rich Drive
Wadena, MN, 55482
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Sunnybrook Park

Sunnybrook Park

3 1/2 mile black top bike trail to Whitetail Run Golf Course. Five large shelters include: Lions I, Lions II, Rotary, Burch, and Knights of Columbus. These can be reserved for weddings, reunions, organizations, churches, schools or any other activity that requires a large shelter. Picnic area, small shelters, tables and grills are scattered throughout the park for your convenience. Bike sculpture, memorial tree lanes and fishing are all activites to see and do. Sunfish and crappies have been stocked into Whiskey Creek where it flows through Sunnybrook Park and public fishing is allowed between the hours of 8 am and 10 pm.
Address:217 Harry Rich Dr., Wadena, MN, 55482
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Tapley Park

Tapley Park

Playground equipment, open play area, large enclosed picnic shelter (may be reserved), tables, grill, restroom, soccer field, basketball court, nature trails/pond, horse pits and volleyball court.
Address: 617 Lincoln Ave. SW
Wadena, MN, 55482
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Traveler's Rest Area

Traveler's Rest Area

Picnic tables, limited parking.
Address: 110 Jefferson St. N
Wadena, MN, 55482
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