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“There is no shortage of ways to get moving in Greater St. Cloud, and we have the perfect backdrop for your next blood-pumping adventure.“
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SPORTS & REC
Raise that heartbeat with a bike ride along the famed Lake Wobegon Trail. Discover your competitive spirit on the rolling greens of a scenic golf course. Find your zen as you paddle along the quiet riverbanks of the Mississippi in a kayak. Or get in on the action at a nationally known BMX track – home track to Olympian Alise Post Willoughby. Whatever gets your adrenaline going, you can find it in Greater St. Cloud. Plus, if you’re looking for the perfect venue to host your next sporting event, we’ve got you covered. Everything from baseball to robotics competitions has a home here, and we’d love to help you discover it.
Local Bike Race
Baseball THE ST. CLOUD ROX The St. Cloud Rox are a member of the Northwoods League, the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players. Over 230 NWL players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, World Series Champions Ben Zobrist, Brandon Crawford and Chris Sale. Over 60,000 fans attend Rox games each season. Rox games provide a lot of fun for all ages with tremendous promotions and numerous national entertainment acts throughout the season. Fans can watch huge fireworks shows after every Friday home game at Joe Faber Field. It’s all Rox Solid Fun! 320-240-9798 • stcloudrox.com • Page 25 • 2-j
Biking City bike trails are marked along Clearwater Road and also throughout Whitney Park. Take in the scenery of our country roads west of St. Cloud. The Beaver Islands Trail is St. Cloud’s first designated off-road biking and walking trail. A little over 6 miles long, this trail follows along the west side of the Mississippi River from the River’s Edge Convention Center, downtown St. Cloud to 33rd St. S. Call park office 320-255-7216 for information. Also, during June, biking enthusiasts participate in the Tour of Saints bike tour in the St. Joseph area. See page 89 for bike stations.
LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL Contact Stearns County Parks Department 320-255-6172 lakewobegontrail.com • Page 118-119
REVOLUTION CYCLE & SKI Revolution Cycle and Ski is your one-stop-shop for all your cycling and Nordic skiing needs and wants! 160 29th Ave. S. • St. Cloud 320-251-2453 • revolutioncycleandski.com • Page 118 • 5-l
BMX Racing PINEVIEW PARK BMX Home to Alise Post/Willoughby, 2012 London Olympics participant and 2016 Rio Silver Medalist. For boys and girls ages 4 and up. Races sanctioned by the USA BMX. A National caliber track. Check us out on the web. 6540 Saukview Dr. • St. Cloud Track Operator Mark Post 320-260-6702 Track Phone 320-230-7820 usabmx.com/tracks/1488 • Page 90 • 1-k
Bowling Bowling can be enjoyed all year, of course, but the lanes really heat up with league action in the fall and winter.
SOUTHWAY BOWL 24 lanes, bumper bowl, corporate parties. 1222 33rd St. S. • St. Cloud 320-253-7414 • southwaybowl.com • 7-q
Climbing Wall
QUARRY PARK 320-255-6172 • Page 19 • 2-n All Saints Rugby Tournament
Area Golfing
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS RECREATION 320-308-3772 • 9-l
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY 320-363-2011
YMCA 320-253-2664 • 6-h
Cross-Country Skiing Discover the serene silence of the woods in the wintertime. And what better way to enjoy this quiet winterscape than silently slicing through the snow on a pair of cross-country skis. You’ll find a number of trails to choose from throughout the area.
GRAYSTONE REFORMATORY TRAIL Novice-expert, skating with single classical track. The trail is across from the Minnesota Correctional Facility’s main entrance. Minnesota State Pass required. 2203 Minnesota Blvd. S.E. • St Cloud • 11-l
KRAEMER LAKE-WILDWOOD COUNTY PARK Novice-expert, classical only (MN state pass required). Nordic Ski Club races at Gray Stone. Check your local ski retailers for a Central Minnesota Nordic Trail Guide. 29709 Kipper Rd. • St. Joseph RIVER’S EDGE PARK 12 holes. 1300 Great Oak Dr. Waite Park • 2-j
RIVERSIDE PARK 18 holes. 1800 S.E. Kilian Blvd. St. Cloud • 9-l Summertime By George
MISSISSIPPI RIVER COUNTY PARK Novice, classical. No pass required. 41300 County Road 1 • Rice
QUARRY PARK Lighted, also has a skate ski trail. Park pass required. 1802 Co Rd 137 • Waite Park Page 19 • 2-n
RIVERSIDE PARK Novice-expert, classical and skate ski trails. No pass required. 1725 Kilian Blvd. S.E. • St Cloud • 9-1
WARNER LAKE COUNTY PARK Novice-expert, classical only. No pass required. 1485 Cty. Rd. 143 • Clearwater
Disc Golf BECKER CITY PARK 18 hole championship course. 10565 Cty. Rd. 23 S.E. • Becker
BENTON BEACH 18 hole course. 130 125th St. N.W. • Rice
CALVARY HILL 18 hole course. Cooper Ave. & Traverse Rd. St. Cloud • 6-m
CLEARWATER / PLEASANT REGIONAL PARK 18 hole championship course. 10909 90th St. N.W. • Annandale
FOLEY HIGH SCHOOL 9 hole course. 621 Penn St. • Foley
HIDDEN LAKE PARK 18 hole championship course. 23215 43rd Ave. • St. Augusta • 9-r
MAYHEW CREEK PARK 18 hole championship course. 1835 Osauka Rd. N.E. • Sauk Rapids • 11-d
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 DISC GOLF 9 holes. 175th St. N.W. • Royalton ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL 9 holes. 120 S. Hawthorn St. • Royalton
RUM RIVER 9 hole course. 2nd St. N.W. and 4th Ave. N.W. • Milaca
SPORTSMANS HILL 18 hole championship course. 20806-20842 Co. Hwy. 75 • Clearwater (Next to KOA)
Facilities ALPERS GOLF LEARNING CENTER-SJU 2850 Abbey Plaza • Collegeville 320-363-2722
HALENBECK HALL A multi-purpose facility which offers fitness opportunities including aquatics and intramural sports. Call for more information. St. Cloud State University • 320-308-3325 stcloudstate.edu/campusrec • 9-l
HERB BROOKS NATIONAL HOCKEY CENTER Two olympic-size ice sheets with a main seating capacity of 6,000 for exciting new conference action. St. Cloud State University Campus 1204 Fourth Ave. S. • St. Cloud 320-308-3327 stcloudstate.edu/campusrec • 9-l
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS RECREATION Explore St. Cloud with SCSU Campus Recreation’s. Rock climb on our indoor wall, paddle board Lake George, and more. St. Cloud State University 720 4th Ave. S. • St. Cloud • 320-308-3325 stcloudstate.edu/campusrec • 9-l
SPORTS ARENA EAST Multi-use arena with open hockey and skating hours. Home of the Granite City Lumberjacks. 1410 3rd Ave. S. • Sauk Rapids 320-252-0508 • 9-i
THE MUNICIPAL ATHLETIC COMPLEX (MAC) This multi-purpose facility includes: Dick Putz Field, Dave Torrey Arena, Ritsche Arena, Joe Faber Field, sports deck and 100 seats above each dugout. Executive Veterans Public Golf Course. 5001 Veterans Dr • St. Cloud • 320-255-7223 Veterans Public Golf Course: 320-255-7273 stcloudmac.com • 2-j
WHITNEY RECREATION CENTER This multi-purpose facility includes 3 basketball courts, 5 volleyball courts, 6 pickleball courts, 1/9 of a mile walking trail and fitness room. 1529 Northway Dr. • St. Cloud 320-255-7277 • 6-h
Golf Simulator/ Billiards DUCK’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL/ GRANITE CITY GOLF Three state-of-the-art golf simulators. Billiards, sand volleyball, and ping pong. Groups and teams welcome (please call ahead). 3606 W. Division St. • St. Cloud 320-229-0909 • ducksbar.com Page 91 • 4-l
For more information go to visitstcloud.com/things/trails.
BEAVER ISLANDS TRAIL Three miles along the Mississippi River. St.Cloud
CLEARWATER TRAVEL PLAZA TRAIL RUN Warner Lake County Park 1485 Cty. Rd. 143 • Clearwater 320-265-6172
COLLEGEVILLE & SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY NATURE TRAIL Woodsy nature trails in the forest on the east side of Lake Sagatagan. Prairie and wetlands boardwalk trail available off entrance road. An abundance of wildlife. Saint John’s University • Collegeville Information/tours 320-363-3163 csbsju.edu/arboretum
EL RANCHO MAÑANA CAMPGROUND, RIDING STABLE & RECREATIONAL AREA 27302 Ranch Rd. • Near Richmond Call for reservations 320-597-2740 CAMPelrancho.com • Page 121
LAKE WOBEGON REGIONAL TRAIL 62 miles long through the heart of Central Minnesota. 320-293-9364 • lakewobegontrails.com Page 118-119
QUARRY PARK 1802 Co. Rd. 137 • Waite Park 320-255-6172 • Page 19 • 2-n
ST. CLOUD’S HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR 21 historic buildings located in the Downtown area. Copies of walking guide available at the St. Cloud Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the St. Cloud Downtown Council . ci.stcloud.mn.us/128/Preserving-St-CloudDigital-History-Tour Downtown St. Cloud 320-255-7200 stclouddowntown.com Convention & Visitors Bureau 320-251-4170 visitstcloud.com
ST. CLOUD RIVER RUNNERS Looking for someone to run with? The St. Cloud River Runners Club invites you to join us on our group runs. Check out our website for the running schedule and contact information. scrr.org
SAND PRAIRIE WILDLIFE AREA Hwy. 10 & Minnesota Blvd. • St. Cloud 320-223-7869 Rapids Riverfest
SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 17076 293rd Ave. N.W. • Zimmerman 763-389-3323 • fws.gov/refuge/sherburne
Hockey GRANITE CITY LUMBERJACKS HOCKEY Fast-paced, high energy Junior A Hockey. Fun for the whole family! Games played at Armadillo Deck Rink at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. P.O. Box 674 • Sauk Rapids • 320-497-0842 lumberjackshockey.com • Page 24 • 9-i ST. CLOUD BLIZZARD Tier II junior ice hockey team. Municipal Athletic Complex • St. Cloud stcloudblizzard.com • 2-j
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY HUSKIES Division I college ice hockey. Herb Brooks National Hockey Center St. Cloud • scsuhuskies.com • 9-i
CRANE MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A scenic 3.7 mi. hiking/cross-country skiing trail that follows along the Platte River to Rice Lake through tall grass prairies. Great wildlife observation and photography! 19502 Iris Rd • Royalton • 320-632-1575
HERITAGE PARK Visit the nature center that offers children hands-on learning opportunities while the 3.4 miles of trail provides environmental points of interest. 265 33rd Ave. S. • St. Cloud • 4-m
LAKE GEORGE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Newly renovated scenic urban lake setting. Paved walking paths, fishing piers, canoe & paddle boat rental. Spectacular granite fountain. 1101 7th St. S. • St. Cloud 320-257-5959 • Page 19 • 8-k
Horseback Riding EL RANCHO MAÑANA CAMPGROUND, RIDING STABLE & RECREATIONAL AREA Saddle up! Find 1,208 acres on Long Lake for horseback riding, hayrides, camping, and 25 miles of scenic walking and mountain bike trails. 27302 Ranch Rd. • Near Richmond Call for reservations 320-597-2740 CAMPelrancho.com • Page 121
Ice Fishing Yes, it’s true, Minnesotans actually do enjoy ice fishing. You’ll know this is the case the next time you’re driving by a frozen lake and see tiny (some not so tiny) shacks dotting the landscape. Care to try it yourself? Central Minnesota has a wide variety of lakes that are perfect for wintertime angling. For information, call the DNR at 1-800-766-6000, or stop by any area bait shop. Stay warm!
Mini Golf SUMMERLAND St. Cloud’s most unique theme park. 36 holes of mini golf. Hwy. 23 E. (2 miles past Hwy. 10) • St. Cloud 320-251-0940 • summerlandfunpark.com Page 26 & 122 • east of 11-h
Organizations MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERS Experience our National Treasure. St. Cloud, Sartell, and Sauk Rapids are working together to promote tourism, recreation, urban development and protection of ecosystems on the Mississippi River. MississippiPartners.org • Page 92 Earth Day
Paddling & Outdoor Gear CLEAR WATERS OUTFITTING COMPANY Central Minnesota’s premier paddling and outdoor gear supplier! Rentals, river trips, kayak fishing, and sales from a historic location on the Mississippi River. 100 Pine St. • Clearwater 320-558-8123 • cwoutfitting.com Page 25 • east of 12-r
Parks & Trails For information see Parks on page 18 & 89.
BEAVER ISLANDS TRAIL Three miles along the Mississippi River. St. Cloud
BEND IN THE RIVER REGIONAL PARK 289 acre park. Hiking trail runs S. from historic farmhouse along the top of the Mississippi River. N.E. River Rd. • Rice
LAKE WOBEGON REGIONAL TRAIL Hiking, biking, roller blading and snowmobiling. Unique 62 mile trail is the longest paved bike trail in the U.S. Beautiful scenery, quaint towns. 320-255-6172 • lakewobegontrails.com Page 118-119
QUARRY PARK & NATURE PRESERVE 643 acres, developed at the site of 30 abandoned granite quarries. Swimming, hiking, observation deck, mountain biking, rock climbing, groomed, lighted cross-country ski trails, trout and bass fishing. 1802 Co Rd 137 • Waite Park • 320-255- 6172 co.stearns.mn.us • Page 19 • 2-n
RIVER BLUFFS REGIONAL PARK Connected to Fire Station #5. Public restroom within the fire station. 3828 38th St. S. • St Cloud • 8-q
RIVERSIDE PARK Cross-country skiing and ice skating in the winter. Spring and summer recreational opportunities: splash park, tennis courts, playground, disc golf course. 1515 Riverside Dr. S.E. • St. Cloud 320-650-3053 • 9-l
SAINT JOHN’S ABBEY & UNIVERSITY NATURE TRAIL 12 miles of trail through prairie, forests, and wetlands. Trails east side of Lake Sagatagan. Prairie and wetlands boardwalk. Visitor parking near Abbey church. No pets. Call Saint John’s Arboretum at 320-363-3126 csbsju.edu/arboretum
SAND PRAIRIE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AREA 700 acres of prairies, wetlands and woodlands. Hiking, birding, and cross-country skiing. Observation deck. Off Hwy. 10 & Minnesota Blvd. • St. Cloud 320-223-7869 • 12-m
SEBERGER PARK Interactive water facility. Play area with water slide, tumble buckets and water geysers. Zerodepth entry, large fun umbrellas, plenty of deck space, lifeguards are on duty. 2001 2nd St. N. • St. Cloud 320-255-7200 • 6-k
SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A mixture of oak savanna and wetland habitats. Hiking trails, auto tour route, wildlife observation, fishing, hunting, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. 17076 293rd Ave. N.W. • Zimmerman 763-389-3323 • fws.gov/refuge/Sherburne/
ST. CLOUD SKATE PLAZA Under construction, coming soon. 225 33rd Ave. S. • St. Cloud • Page 90 • 5-l
Pools For season hours go to ci.stcloud.mn.us.
AUTUMN RIDGE SPLASH PAD WATER PARK 1-8 p.m. Free. 2270 Park View Ln. N.E. Sauk Rapids • 12-a
BOB CROSS PARK WADING POOL 1-8 p.m. Free. Lifeguard on duty. 1st St. S. & 10th Ave. S. • Sauk Rapids • 8-f
CENTENNIAL Wading pool. 1725 Centennial Dr. • St. Cloud • 6-i
HESTER Wading pool. 1020 6th Ave. N. • St. Cloud • 7-i
LAKE GEORGE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AT EASTMAN PARK Splash pad. 7th St. S. • St. Cloud Page 19 • 8-k
PANTOWN Wading pool. 2815 9th St. N. St. Cloud • 5-j
RIVERS EDGE PARK Splash pad. Off of 3rd St. N. & Cty. Hwy. 138 Waite Park • 2-k
RIVERSIDE Splash pad. 725 Kilian Blvd. • St. Cloud • 9-l
ROTARY Wading pool. 1507 Goettens Way St. Cloud • 6-m
ST. CLOUD PARK Wading pool. 1-4 p.m. & 5-8 p.m. Free. Lifeguard on duty. 415 3rd Ave. N.E. • St. Cloud • 8-j
SEBERGER Wading pool. 2001 2nd St. N. St. Cloud • 6-k
SOUTHSIDE Wading pool. 815 13th St. S. • St. Cloud • 8-l Senior Games
SPALT PARK Wading pool. 415 3rd Ave. N.E. St. Cloud • 8-j
WESTWOOD Splash pad. 720 Driftwood Dr. St. Cloud • 1-h
River Tubing
TWO RIVERS CAMPGROUND & TUBING Featuring one of Minnesota’s finest inner tube float trips! Located just 18 mi. north of St. Cloud on Hwy. 10 • 320-584-5125 tworiverscampground.net Page 45 • north of 7-a
Roller Skating SKATIN’ PLACE Hit the roller rink for fun all year long. 3302 Southway Dr. • St. Cloud 320-252-8123 saintcloudskatinplace.com • 8-q
Seasonal Farms A variety of area farms offer berry picking, apple orchards, pumpkins and squash for visitors to “harvest” for a small fee. These farms are great for a family outing, and many add to the visit by providing petting zoos and other activities. Below is a partial list, go to Minnesota Grown Directory at minnesotagrown.com for full listings.
A MAZE’N FARMYARD Children can see and touch many different farm animals. There is also a 19,000 sq. ft. maze, giant slide, parakeet house and gift shop. Fun for all! 3-1/2 mi. W. of Eden Valley, on Hwy. 55 320-453-6901 • amazenfarmyard.com Page 120
BAKERS ACRES FARM 36861 Co. Rd. 9. • Avon 320-309-4222 • bakersacresfarm.com
BLUE ACRES 21979 Franklin Rd. • Clearwater 320-558-2718 • blueacresmn.com
COLLEGEVILLE ORCHARDS 15517 Fruit Farm Rd. • St. Joseph 320-356-7609 collegevilleorchardmn.com
FAIRHAVEN FARM 13835 51st Ave. • South Haven 320-236-7685 • fairhaven-farm.com
GRAYSON’S BERRYLAND 6705 Cty. Rd. 8 • Clear Lake 320-743-3384 • graysonsberryland.com
HIDDEN COVE ORCHARD 27524 Hidden Cove Rd. • Cold Spring 320-685-3965 (Jan.-Aug.) 320-685-3186 (Sept.-Dec.) hiddencoveorchard.com Top: Roller Dollz; Bottom: Granite City Lumberjacks
J.Q FRUIT FARM 8082 33rd St. • Princeton 763-389-2567 • jqfruitfarm.com
NELSON FARM Corn maze. 23618 CSAH 1 • Litchfield 320-693-7750 • nelsonfarm.com
PRODUCE ACRES 25704 Cty. Rd. 50 • Cold Spring 320-685-3257 • produceacres.com
RUM RIVER BARN & VINEYARD 16892 220th St. • Milaca • 612-801-0546 rumriverbarn.com • east of 12-h
Skiing/Snowtubing
POWDER RIDGE WINTER RECREATION AREA Skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing. 15 runs, day and night skiing. Wild Chutes snow tubing park is a great family activity. No special skill involved, hands free tow. 15015 93rd Ave. • Kimball (North of Kimball on Hwy. 15) 320-398-7200 • powderridge.com
Snowmobiling Snowmobiles have forever changed the winter landscape—they’ve made winter fun! With marked trails or roads that are designated by the Department of Natural Resources as open to snowmobiles, the sport can also be enjoyed safely. For state park, forest and snowmobile trail maps, along with snow-cover reports, call the DNR at 1-800-766-6000. dnr.state.mn.us
Sporting Equipment & Clothing
CLEAR WATERS OUTFITTING COMPANY Central Minnesota’s premier paddling and outdoor gear supplier! Rentals, river trips, kayak fishing, and sales from a historic location on the Mississippi River. 100 Pine St. • Clearwater • 320-558-8123 cwoutfitting.com • Page 25
Tennis St. Cloud enjoys a national reputation for being a city that nurtures tennis. You’ll find outdoor courts throughout the city, or tennis enthusiasts can play all year-round indoors at StaFit, 850 Pine Cone Rd., Sartell. stafitnow. com. Open daily 4 a.m.-12 a.m. Call the St. Cloud Parks and Recreation Department for information on outdoor tennis courts in St. Cloud. 320-255-7216.
Water Trails Central Minnesota is fortunate to have two designated water trails, the Mississippi River and the Sauk River.
Winter Sports Stay warm each winter with exciting intercollegiate sports at area colleges and universities. There are plenty of teams to cheer on: men’s and women’s basketball teams at St. Cloud State University, St. John’s University and the College of Saint Benedict, as well as fast-paced hockey action at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center at SCSU with the highlyranked NCAA Division I Huskies. Call for schedules: SCSU: 320-308-2137; SJU: 320-363-2595; CSB: 320-363-5301.
YMCA ST. CLOUD AREA FAMILY YMCA Daily passes offered. Fitness center, pool, gymnasium activities, racquetball, New Kids’ Gym Play Center and much more. Check us out! Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:15 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 2001 Stockinger Dr. • St. Cloud • 320-253-2664 • scymca.org • 6-h
TRAILS & PATHS
WE LOVE OUR OUTDOORS!
And sometimes the best way to enjoy them is a nice brisk walk on one of our many trails. Whether you are up for a blood pumping 2 mile hike or just a pleasant stroll in the fresh air you have lots of options. Plus in-line skating and biking are also popular ways to travel on our trails and pathways. We hope you fall in love with our outdoors too! See St. Cloud Area Recreation Map on page 90 for access points. visitstcloud.com/things/trails/
BEAVER ISLAND TRAIL • ST. CLOUD 5.5 miles paved
BEND IN THE RIVER REGIONAL PARK • RICE 1.8 miles unpaved
EASTMAN PARK • ST. CLOUD 1.2 miles paved • 8-k
HERITAGE PARK • ST. CLOUD 1 mile & 2.5 miles paved & mixed • 4-l
LAKE KORONIS RECREATIONAL TRAIL • PAYNESVILLE 20 miles paved
LAKE WOBEGON • ST. JOSEPH 62 miles paved
NORTH PRAIRIE TRAIL ST. BENEDICT’S MONASTERY • ST. JOSEPH 2 miles unpaved
QUARRY PARK • WAITE PARK 4 miles unpaved • 2-n
SAND PRAIRIE WILDLIFE AREA • ST. CLOUD 1.6 miles unpaved
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY TRAILS COLLEGEVILLE varied lengths • unpaved
WARNER LAKE • CLEARWATER 2.5 miles unpaved/mile loop
WHITNEY MEMORIAL PARK • ST. CLOUD 1 mile & 1.5 miles paved • 6-h
BEEBE LAKE REGIONAL PARK Swimming Beach • Shelter • Picnic Area Hiking Trails Sand Volleyball Court • Horseshoes • Restrooms Group Camping & Fishing 7250 10th St. N.E. • St. Michael 763-682-7693 • www.co.wright.mn.us
BIG BIRCH LAKE CAMPGROUND BEACH Swimming Beach • Shelter • Picnic Area Barbeque Pits Boat Launch Changing Area/Restrooms 2015 Hwy. 623 • Babbitt (Near Freeport) 218-827-2342 • www.birchlakervpark.com
CLEARWATER/PLEASANT REGIONAL PARK Swimming Beach • Shelter • Hiking Trails Picnic Area Fishing Pier • Sand Volleyball Court • Disc Golf Horseshoes • Restrooms 10909 90th St. N.W. • Annandale 763-682-7693 • www.co.wright.mn.us
LAKE KORONIS REGIONAL PARK BEACH Swimming Beach • Picnic Shelters • Observation Tower Boat Launch • Nature Trail Playground • Campground 14076 Bluefield Rd. • Paynesville 320-276-8843 • www.co.stearns.mn.us
QUARRY PARK & NATURE PRESERVE Hiking/Mountain Biking Trails • Swimming Fishing Ponds • Scuba Diving 1802 Cty. Rd. 137 • Waite Park • 320-255-6172 www.co.stearns.mn.us • 2-n
MIDDLE SPUNK LAKE BEACH Swimming Beach • Changing House • Restroom Picnic Area at Lake Wobegon Trail 17626 Cty. Rd. 9 • Avon • 320-356-7922 www.co.stearns.mn.us
VETERANS MEMORIAL BEACH PARK Swimming Beach • Fishing • Picnic Shelters • Picnic Tables Barbeque Sites • Boat Launch 15612 Cedar Point Rd. • Paynesville www.paynesvillemn.com
WARNER LAKE PARK Swimming Beach • Fishing Pier • Picnic Tables Hiking Trails • Shelter Nature Center • Group Camping Boat Launch • Prairie Restoration Site • Playground 1485 Cty. Rd. 143 • Clearwater • 763-682-7693 www.co.wright.mn.us
SKATE PLAZA
The new state-of-the-art St. Cloud Skate Plaza is under construction and it is just south of the Stearns History Museum and Costco ® . 5-k
PINEVIEW BMX PARK
Pineview Park BMX is dedicated to bringing the St. Cloud area a family friendly, healthy and empowering outdoor activity. Our track is run by volunteers. It is always FREE to come out and watch our events!
6540 Saukview Dr • St. Cloud • 320-230-7820 • 2-j
HOME TRACK OF 2X OLYMPIAN ALISE POST!
A St. Cloud native, Alise Post Willoughby began racing BMX locally at the age of six and today is the most decorated BMX National Champion in history. Her intense competitive spirit, talent and tenacity earned her a coveted Silver Medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. Way to go, Alise — you’re our “Home Town Hero”!
BIKE TUNE-UP STATIONS
Give your bicycle a quick fix at one of our Bike Tune-Up Stations!
Two self-contained bicycle tune-up stations have recently been installed in St. Cloud:
LAKE GEORGE: Junction of Division St. & 9th Ave., Downtown St. Cloud. 8-k
MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL/ BEAVER ISLANDS TRAIL: Junction of Hwy 75 & 33rd St. S., south of city. 9-o
A SPORTS BAR WHERE YOU CAN PLAY!
• 3 State-Of-The-Art Golf Simulators • Billiards • Ping Pong • Sand Volleyball • Darts & Pulltabs & E-tabs • Groups & Teams Welcome (Please call ahead)
ALL AGES WELCOME! CENTRALLY LOCATED AT HWY. 15 & DIVISION ST. 3606 W. DIVISION ST., ST. CLOUD 320-229-0909 • WWW.DUCKSBAR.COM
FISHING THE MISSISSIPPI
Need a reason to fish? Yeah right...like anyone needs a reason to fish. But just in case here are a few good reasons to go float your boat on Mississippi River.
REASON ONE: All natural reproduction- no stocking needed.
REASON TWO: Prominent species in the Greater St. Cloud Area is Smallmouth Bass. Average is over 16”, with common representatives over 20”.
REASON THREE: Other frequently caught species include Walleye, Northern Pike, Chanel Catfish and Muskellunge.
NO BOAT? THAT’S NO PROBLEM! There are many shore fishing opportunities available in the St. Cloud area at the following lakes and rivers:
CARNELIAN LAKE: Maine Prairie–dock on lake road off Cty. Rd. 55.
HORSESHOE CHAIN: Richmond & Cold Spring–20 lakes and streams. KINGS LAKE: Freeport–public access route towards the southern end.
MIDDLE SPUNK LAKE: Avon–fishing pier at the southern end of the lake. MISSISSIPPI RIVER: St. Cloud–below the Dam near the 10th St. bridge. 9-m
SAUK RIVER: Rockville–fishing platform in Rockville's Eagle Park. QUARRY PARK: St. Cloud–trout fly fishing. 2-n
ST. CLOUD AREA RECREATION MAP
ALBANY GOLF CLUB 500 Church Ave. • Albany 320-845-2505 • albanygc.com
ANGUSHIRE GOLF COURSE 224 Waite Ave. S. • St. Cloud 320-251-9619 • angushiregolf.com • 3-m
BLACKBERRY RIDGE GOLF CLUB 3125 Clubhouse Rd. • Sartell 320-257-4653 blackberryridgegolf.com • 2-a
BOULDER RIDGE GOLF CLUB 2750 Cty. Rd. 74 • St. Cloud 320-259-7944 • boulderpinegc.com Page 91 • 3-o
EAGLE TRACE GOLF & EVENT CENTER 1100 Main St. • Clearwater 320-558-4653 • eagletracegolf.com Page 76 & 91
GREYSTONE GOLF CLUB 10548 Andrews Dr. • Sauk Centre 320-351-4653 • greystonemn.com
KIMBALL GOLF CLUB 11823 County Rd 150 • Kimball 320-398-2285 • kimballgolfclub.com KORONIS HILLS GOLF CLUB Beautiful 18 hole course. It’s worth the trip to see the 17th hole. 29757 State Hwy. 23 (P.O. Box 55) • Paynesville 320-243-4111 • 1-877-399-2558 koronishillsgolf.com • Page 93
LYNX NATIONAL GOLF COURSE 40204 Primrose Ln. • Sauk Centre 320-352-0242 • lynxnationalgolf.com
OAK HILL GOLF COURSE 8852 Indian Rd. N.W. • Rice 320-259-8969 oakhillgolfclub.com • north of 7-a
PEBBLE CREEK GOLF COURSE 14000 Club House Dr. • Becker 763-200-4268 • pebblecreekgolf.com
PINE RIDGE GOLF CLUB 801 Pine Cone Rd. • Sartell 320-259-0551 boulderpinegc.com/pine • 2-a
RICH SPRING GOLF CLUB 17647 Fairway Cir. • Cold Spring 320-685-8810 • richspringgolf.com RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE 23742 Cty. Rd. 2 • Cold Spring 320-685-4138 • riveroaksgc.net
ST. CLOUD COUNTRY CLUB 301 Montrose Rd. • St. Cloud 320-253-1331 stcloudcountryclub.com • south of 9-p
SOUTHBROOK GOLF CLUB 511 Morrison Ave. S. • Annandale 320-274-2341 • southbrookgolf.com
TERRITORY GOLF CLUB 480 55th Ave. S.E. • St. Cloud 320-258-4653 • territorygc.com • 11-j
VETERANS GOLF COURSE 5001 Eighth St. N. • St. Cloud 320-255-7273 • stcloudmac.com • 3-i
WAPICADA GOLF CLUB 4498 15th St. N.E. • Sauk Rapids 320-251-7804 wapicada.com • east of 11-g
WHISPERING PINES 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE 8713 70th St. N.W. • Annandale 320-274-8721 • whisperingpinesgolf.com
Worth the Trip to Play the 17th Hole!
Only a short 25-minute drive from St. Cloud on Hwy. 23 in Paynesville, MN. Featuring elevated T-boxes and a 2-tier driving range.
$ 25 00 9 HOLES WITH 1/2 CART
$ 35 00 18 HOLES WITH 1/2 CART
Coupon may be used Mon.-Fri. and weekends after 3 p.m. Offer good through 2020 season.
