Outdoor Recreation & City Parks

From prime picnic spots and city parks along the river to public fishing docks and beach areas, frisbee golf courses, playgrounds and more, it’s easy to enjoy the outdoors without leaving town. For those seeking adventure, we’re a short drive from popular state parks, nature trails, and public state land on both sides of the river!

  • 1035 7th St W, Wabasha, MN 55981

    Approximately two acres in size, families will find a playground for children, picnic shelter, and picnic tables.

  • 600 County Rd 30, Wabasha, MN 55981

    This park features a prominent WWI cannon from the early 1900s. The cannon was almost destroyed but, thanks to community members, was placed in the park and has become a landmark near the middle of town.

  • Located off Hiawatha Drive East next to city hall

    This park is in memory of Dennis Pfeilsticker, a dedicated ambulance emergency medical technician who served the residents and the youth of Wabasha for many years. In his memory, his family sponsored the playground equipment here.

  • 700 Main - Beach PK St, Wabasha, MN 55981

    This 4-acre park features two shelters, a children’s playground area, a handicap-accessible fishing dock for anglers, and public restrooms. Visitors can also enjoy BBQ pits, horseshoes, a portable volleyball net, and a walking trail.

  • 257 Main St W, Wabasha, MN 55981

    This park has a pleasant picnic area with tables and benches, as well as a stage that hosts entertainment year-round. The River Junctions Arts Council sponsors free outdoor concerts on Fridays during the summer months.

  • 5th Grant Blvd, Wabasha, MN 55981

    Enjoy the two-acre park with a covered picnic shelter, BBQ pits, horseshoes, and public restrooms. The park also features a large boat launch area, 40 seasonal docks, and a separate fishing dock for anglers. A walking bridge connects this park to Beach Park.

  • Located on Bailey and 12th Street

    This park spans over 2 acres and offers plenty of room for frisbee golf and softball activities.

  • Located on Rice & Belvidere Street, Kellogg, MN

    In the middle of Kellogg’s downtown you will find a large, square block public park with lots of open space, a playground and basketball courts, and a large covered picnic area. Kellogg is a great community to take the kids to play - and we’re small enough that we don’t have a stoplight anywhere in town!

  • Kellogg, MN

    Located at the corner of West Glasgow Street and Watopa Street in Kellogg, MN.

  • Main St W, Wabasha, MN 55981

    This park is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and features a spacious beach area. The park offers various amenities including a picnic pavilion, gazebo, playground, beach area, and public restroom facilities with showers.

  • Located on East Second Street

    It was originally donated to the city in the early 1900s, but it was later abandoned. In recent years, the park was donated back to the city by Paul Busch, a resident of Wabasha. Thanks to generous donations from the community, the park has been restored to its original appearance. It now features a fountain, walkway, entrance posts, antique lighting, and flower gardens. Memorial Day services are held at the park.

  • 109 Hiawatha Dr W, Wabasha, MN 55981

    This park features a Veterans Monument, the American Flag, and flags representing all military branches.

  • 900 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN 55981

    This new complex offers many amenities to visitors, including baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, pickleball, basketball courts, and an ice/hockey rink. There is also a concession stand facility that serves as a warming house during the winter months for the ice/hockey rink.

  • Located on Bailey Avenue, between 11th and 12th Street

    Beginning in the summer of 2024, residents and visitors can enjoy the new dog park located right next to Jaycee Park. The purpose of the dog park is to promote community involvement and social well-being while providing a secure and dedicated space for dog lovers and “man’s best friend”.

Area & State Parks

Carley State Park

Altura, MN 507-932-3007

Birding, fishing, hunting, camping, picnic areas and hiking or cross-country ski trails.

Frontenac State Park

Frontenac, MN 651-345-3401

2300-acre park on the bluffs overlooking Lake Pepin with camping, hunting, picnicking, trails, birding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and a winter sliding hill.

John A. Latsch State Park

Winona, MN 507-932-3007

350-acre park offers camping, hunting, picnic areas, a half-mile trail leading to the top of Mt. Charity and three overlooks 500 feet above the Mississippi River.

Kruger Campground & DUA

Wabasha, MN 651-345-3401

Offers wheelchair accessible trail, fishing, hunting, hiking trails, canoe access, picnic area with shelters, nature trails and campsites.

Snake Creek MGMT Unit

Kellogg, MN 507-285-7176

Two trail systems varying in length and difficulty available for all trail users except 4-wheel-drive vehicles. Hunting and on-site and off-site campgrounds available.

Thrive! Park

Located in the Village of Nelson.

Thrive! Park is a public park, unique in that it consists of over 25 acres of Mississippi River bluff top and bluff side. The primary bluff is Three Sisters (northernmost Sister is private land) and Lost Brother. The three southernmost bluff tops (two of the Sisters and Lost Brother) are in the Park and accessible via hiking roads and trails.

Whitewater State Park

Altura, MN 507-932-3007

Camping, hunting, cabin rental, swimming beach, hiking trail, cross-country ski trail, visitor center and rentals.

Zumbro Bottoms Horse Campground

Kellogg, MN 651-345-3401

Three campgrounds, West, Central, and North. All three can be used for picnicking, hiking trails, hunting, canoeing and horseback riding.

Wabasha Mn Camping And City Parks