This hotel is off Highway 14, just 2 miles from the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, Minnesota. It offers an indoor pool and hot tub, a continental breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. Each bright and simply furnished room at the Days Inn of Mankato is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Cable TV and free local calling are provided. The front desk of this Mankato hotel is open 24 hours a day and a business center is located off of the lobby. Breakfast Grab and Go.

Website | 507-387-3332

Coming Summer of 2023

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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.

Website | 507-304-4025

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.

Website | 507-625-4141

Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park has been recognized as one of Minnesota’s best outdoor music venues. It plays host to variety of events and festivals for people to enjoy. The Vetter Stone Amphitheater 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

Website | 507-387-8600

Community Fields at Rosa Parks offers:
– Six youth baseball fields
– All grass infields
– One lit field (all will be lit in future)
– Concession stand and permanent restrooms
– Playground
– Electronic scoreboards
– Seating capacity: 150 per field

Sports
Baseball
Drone Racing
Other Sport or Activity
Softball

Amenities
Bleachers
Chairs
Cleaning Station
Hand Sanitizing Station
Lighting
Parking
Restrooms
Scoreboard
Speakers
Wheelchair Accessible
Wifi

All Seasons Arena Ice Skating Rink is a 2 sheet indoor ice skating rink is open year round. It was founded in 1986. This rink is also the home of the Minnesota State University, Mankato women’s hockey program. This facility includes:

Sports
Curling
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
Other Sport or Activity

Amenities
Air Conditioning
Bleachers
Chairs
Hand Sanitizing Station
Lighting
Parking
Restrooms
Scoreboard
Tables
Tumbling Mats
Wheelchair Accessible
Wifi

Spaces
2 rinks
Rink One: 200 ft. x 85 ft., 400 seats
Rink Two: 200 ft. x 100 ft., 1,000 seats
Seating for 1,200
Locker rooms
Full P. A. System
Concession stands

Website | 507-387-6552

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
Pickleball
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

City of Mankato Website |  507-387-8600

Academics and sports go hand-in-hand. Students learn teamwork, cooperation, and other important life skills while competing in sports. Check out your opportunities. Contact the Prairie Winds Middle School Office or the Mankato East Activities Office for further information

Sports
Badminton
Basketball
Boxing
Cheerleading
Cornhole
Dance
Drone Racing
ESports
Fencing
Fitness Training
Futsal
Gymnastics
Handball
Martial Arts
Other Sport or Activity
Pickleball
Racquetball
Roundnet
Squash
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling
Yoga

Amenities
Air Conditioning
Bleachers
Chairs
Cleaning Station
Concessions
Futsal Goals
Gymnastics Equipment
Hand Sanitizing Station
Heat
Lighting
Locker Room
Parking
Restrooms
Retractable Hoops Nets
Scoreboard
Speakers
TV’s
Table
Tumbling Mats
Volleyball Nets
Wheelchair Accessible
Wifi

Spaces
2 – Indoor Hardword Gymnasiums
9- Pickleball Indoor Court