Formerly known as the Guaranteed Sand and Gravel Pit, the Red Jacket Valley Park is a scenic area designed for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and picnicking. There is a beach area on the south side of the pond and wooded walking trails throughout the park. Across the road is access to the Red Jacket Trail and Red Jacket Trestle Bridge where you can access the Le Sueur River. The park is located 2.5 miles southwest of Mankato city limits along Old Hwy 66 (CSAH 1). The pond contains sunfish, crappies, perch, and northerns for some fun fishing.

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The North Mankato Kiwanis Club along with community members came together to make the dream of an inclusive playground a reality. Positioned next to the North Mankato Miracle League accessible baseball field, the inclusive playground delivers fun for children of all ages and abilities. In addition to PlayBooster® and Weevos® playstructures, there are loads of freestanding play components including the ZipKrooz®, Global Motion®, Sway Fun® glider, We-Saw™ and Cozy Dome® among others. Plus, a custom playground net climber uses natural topography to give everyone a chance to reach the top.

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North Mankato’s Spring Lake Park has all kinds of fun for families. With a Swim Facility, playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, ballfields, Warming House, and winter activities of skating and sliding, the park has something for everyone. There are five picnic shelters in the park. Shelters #1 and 2 in the northwest corner of the park may be reserved. The three remaining shelters located around the park are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The walking trail around the lake is approximately .82 miles.

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ريفرفرونت بارك
تم الاعتراف بـ Riverfront Park كواحد من أفضل أماكن الموسيقى في الهواء الطلق في مينيسوتا. تستضيف مجموعة متنوعة من الأحداث والمهرجانات ليستمتع بها الناس. ال مدرج فيتر ستون provide seating for more than 12,000, access to the river for recreation, trail head building filled with information, 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.

Canoe launch
Hiking
Biking, including connection to North Minnesota River Trail
Scenic overlook viewing the Minnesota River
Playground
Restrooms
Open air shelter

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Located at the top of Main Street hill, Alexander Park is a favorite place to play, offering a large playground, lots of open space, and tennis courts. No pets allowed in the park.

Sports
Other Sport or Activity
مخلل الكرة
Tennis

Amenities
Chairs
Cleaning Station
Concessions
Hand Sanitizing Station
Lighting
Parking
Restrooms
Scoreboard
Speakers
Tables
Water Fountain
Wheelchair Accessible

Spaces
4 – Outdoor Tennis Court

AMENITIES:
Basketball Full Court
Ice Rinks
Neighborhood Ballfield
Picnic Tables
Playground Equipment
Restrooms
Shelters
Shelters with Electricity
Tennis Courts
Wi-Fi

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Jaycee Park consists of three adult softball fields with a lighted field for nighttime play. Each field can house 150 capacity and is equipped with concession stands, bleachers, permanent restrooms, electronic scoreboards, and an ample amount of parking.

Sports
Baseball
Cornhole
Drone Racing
Kickball
Other Sport or Activity
Roundnet
Softball

Amenities
Bleachers
Chairs
Cleaning Station
Concessions
Hand Sanitizing Station
Lighting
Locker Room
Parking
Pitching Machine
Restrooms
Scoreboard
Speakers
Tables
Wheelchair Accessible
Wifi

Spaces
3 – Baseball/Softball Fields

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ISG Field is located in Franklin Rogers Park and is home to the Mankato Moondogs, Bethany Lutheran College Vikings, Loyola High School and Mankato Area Public Schools’ West High School. The Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association (MAYBA) also uses the facility as a youth asset.

ISG Field was named the “Best Renovation” by BallPark Digest in 2018 after a series of renovations, which cost about $4 million, provided enhanced player and fan experiences and increase ballpark usage, such as tournament play, recreational leagues and other events. Funding was financed by sales tax proceeds and the Mankato MoonDogs.

Formerly known as Franklin Rogers Park, the Mankato MoonDogs announced in October of 2020 a new naming rights partnership with ISG, a Mankato-based architectural and engineering firm, to re-name the facility to ISG Field.

QUICK FACTS
State of the art artificial turf playing surface (recently installed in 2018 by AstroTurf)
Updated lighting
Field distance: left = 315 feet, left center = 383 feet; right center = 381 feet; right = 325 feet
Capacity: 2,200
Newly renovated Concessions Stands – Restrooms – Locker Rooms – Hospitality Spaces
20′ x 50′ HD Daktronics Videoboard and Modern Day Digital Scoreboard

Dog Pound Hospitality Outings

Businesses & groups can reserve their spots on the newly renovated MoonDogs dog pound. The dog pound holds up to 400 people and fills up fast with groups, families, and special parties!

Deck Amenities
• All-you-can-eat buffet style (self serve) ballpark food including:
• Hot dogs. Burgers. Brats, pulled pork and chicken, along with a variety of sides, all-you-can-drink fountain pop and water•3 free beers (for those 21-), with 2 160z beer after
• Muttnik appearances for fun photo opportunities with your group

Dugout Club Includes:
• Your very own, Private 4-top table located right above the MoonDogs first base dugout.
• All-you-can-eat ballpark favorites including burgers, brats, hot dogs, sides, and so much more!
• Access to specialty food items for free
• 3 free 16 oz beers per person, and bottomless pop and water
• Your very own private wait staff to cater your every need
• Your company’s logo / name on a decal on your table

River Valley Hearing Diamond Lounge
• Your very own. Private 4-top table located down the first baseline next to the dugout club
• All-you-can-eat ballpark favorites including: burgers, brats. Hot dogs, sides, and so much more!
• Access to specialty food items for free
• 3 free 16 oz beers per person, and bottomless pop and water
• Your very own private wait staff to cater your every need
• Your company’s logo / name on a decal on your table

Sports
Baseball
Other Sport or Activity
Softball

Amenities
Bar
Bleachers
Chairs
Cleaning Station
Hand Sanitizing Station
Lighting
Locker Room
Parking
Restrooms
Scoreboard
Speakers
TV’s
Tables
Wheelchair Accessible
Wi-Fi

City of Mankato Website

Land of Memories Park include soccer fields used by local soccer teams on the west side of the park; an open area for Frisbee golf; bike trails; a boat ramp; and the new Floyd Roberts Pavilion that can be rented for many types of events.

Sports
Australian Football
BMX
Contact Football
Cycling
Disc Golf
Drone Racing
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Gaelic
Mountain Biking
Non-Contact Football
Other Sport or Activity
Quadball
Roundnet
Rugby
Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
Yoga

Amenities
Bleachers
Chairs
Cleaning Station
Concessions
Field Goal Posts
Hand Sanitizing Station
Lighting
Parking
Restrooms
Rugby Posts
Scoreboard
Soccer Goals
Speakers
Tables
Water Fountain
Wheelchair Accessible

Spaces
16 – Outdoor Grass Field

City of Mankato Website

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. To add to the theme, there is a petting zoo with farm animals typically including, alpacas, goats, peacocks, lambs, chicks, as well as Koi fish in the pond. More features of this beautiful, historic place include beautiful walking trails through the park and along the river, gorgeous flower and stone gardens, HealthBeat outdoor exercise equipment and a bandshell that is utilized in the summer months to host the Mankato Area Community Band and more! In the winter, take a sled and delight in a large sledding hill for everyone to enjoy! Coming festively aglow, the park is decorated with more than 2 million lights and dancing displays during أضواء عطلة كيوانيس event that begins on black Friday through December 31.

Sibley Park consists of three adult softball fields with one lighter field for nighttime play. Each field has the capacity to house 100-200 spectators and is equipped with bleachers, permanent restrooms, and ample parking. A playground in the area serves as entertainment for the little ones too.

Sports
Baseball
Cornhole
Drone Racing
Kickball
Other Sport or Activity
Roundnet
Softball

Amenities
Bleachers
Chairs
Cleaning Station
Concessions
Hand Sanitizing Station
Lighting
Parking
Pitching Machine
Restrooms
Scoreboard
Speakers
Tables
Wheelchair Accessible

Spaces
3 – Baseball/Softball Fields

Website | 507-387-8600

Tourtellotte Pool is an 8-lane outdoor, lifeguard-staffed, swimming facility featuring an Olympic-sized pool. It is located in Tourtellotte Park, 310 East Mabel Street, Mankato.

The park also includes outdoor pickleball courts and softball field.

Tourtellotte Pool is operated and maintained through a partnership between the city of Mankato and the Mankato YMCA. The pool was renovated in 2024 to include a new zero entry pool with a mini slide and larger slide, along with main pool updates and facility updates.

Sports
Artistic Swimming
Diving
Other Sport or Activity
مخلل الكرة
Swimming
Synchronized Swimming
Tennis
Water Polo

Amenities
Bleachers
Chairs
Locker Room
Parking
Restrooms
Water Fountain

Spaces
1 – 8 Lane Outdoor Pool
6 – Outdoor Tennis Court

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