Parks

Veteran's Park
     

     
Located at 15612 Cedar Point Road, which is just off Old Lake Road on Lake Koronis, Veteran's Park is a 12-acre community park and beach. (Get directions - map)

Facilities:

• Swimming beach (open from mid-June through Labor Day)
• Children’s playground
• Volleyball courts/nets
• Lookout tower
• Walking and biking nature trail
• Grills and picnic tables
• Shelter with kitchen available for rental (see details below)
• Boat access to Lake Koronis
• Restrooms

Park shelter rental:
Veteran’s Park is an ideal location to host your reception, graduation party, birthday party or family reunion. The park shelter has seating is for 134; of which 86 is indoor and 48 outdoor. The shelter has an oven/stove, refrigerator, double sink, counters, electrical outlets, restrooms, folding tables, and folding chairs.  The shelter is available for rental from mid-May through the first week of October.

Please stop by City Hall between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm to make reservations. All fees due at the time of reservation. Please see the sample reservation forms below.

• Veterans Park Reservation Form
• Veterans Park Clean Up Check List
• Reservation Calendar (click on the top right hand drop down menu that says Master)
• Chapter 5 Ordinance Section 15 Alcoholic Beverages

Ampe Park

   
Located at 796 South Street, Ampe Park is a 14-acre grass field ideal for playing outdoor sports and activities. (Get directions - map)

Facilities:

• 3 soccer fields

Note: There are no restrooms at this park.

Community Park
   
Located behind Paynesville Chiropractic on 319 E. HWY 55, Community Park is a 5-acre park centered around the community gardens. (Get directions - map)

Facilities:

• Community gardens
• BMX track
• Wiffle ball court
• Children’s playground
• 2 picnic shelters
• Restrooms
• Fenced in dog park

Gazebo Park
     

     
Located on Main Street and adjacent to the Paynesville Elementary School, Gazebo Park makes for an excellent site for a family reunion, reception, or just a quiet picnic. (Get directions - map)

Facilities:

• Gazebo shelter
• Picnic tables
• Sand volleyball court
• Children’s splash pad
• Children’s playground
• Restrooms

City Hall is accepting reservations for the gazebo at Gazebo Park. There is a small reservation fee. Please stop in at City Hall or call (320) 243-3714 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to make reservations.

• Gazebo Reservation Form
• Reservation Calendar (click on the top right hand drop down menu that says Master)

Crow River Nature Trail Park

Located on the very north end of Burr Street, Nature Trail Park offers a scenic 3/4 mile trail along the north fork of the Crow River. The park is maintained by Paynesville's local Trail Guards. (Get directions - map)

Facilities:

• Walking nature trail
• Picnic shelter
• Picnic tables
• Restrooms

South Street Park
   
Located at 502 South Street, South Street park is a small neighborhood park. (Get directions - map)

Facilities:

• Children’s playground

Note: There are no restrooms at this park.

Maple Street Park
   
Located at 987 Maple Street, Maple Street Park is a small neighborhood park. (Get directions - map)

Facilities:

• Children’s playground
• Picnic table

Note: There are no restrooms at this park.

For additional area activities visit the Lakes and Recreation pages.