Park Facilities

The City of Walnut Grove's park facilities are available to groups and citizens to reserve for family gatherings, group parties, picnics, meetings, or other events.

Park reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and a fee is required. For additional information or to see if a specific date is available, contact the City of Walnut Grove Parks and Recreation Department.

Ferguson Park

Ferguson Park is located behind the Middle School. It is a shaded, quiet residential park with picnic shelter, bathrooms, sand volleyball court and play ground equipment.


Leo Thorsness Memorial Park                                                         Image of Leo Thorsness Park

The Leo Thorsness Memorial Park is 1 block square and is located on the main street. Tennis court, basketball court, band shelter, picnic shelter, playground equipment and public bathrooms are available.

 

Plum Creek Park 

Redwood County’s premiere county park – Plum Creek Park is located just outside of Walnut Grove, home of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and Pageant.  Nestled on 215 acres of rolling prairie and mixed forest, Plum Creek Park is home to some breathtaking views.  Take a walk on over 3 miles of hiking trails, rent a kayak or paddle board on Lake Laura, or dip your toes in Plum Creek.  The campground features 47 seasonal campsites, 17 overnight electric sites with 50 amp service, 5 non-electric campground sites and 6 spacious camper cabins available for reservations. In addition to 4 primitive sites located on the north side of Lake Laura and 4 additional primitive tent sites in the Lower Park. Enjoy fun playgrounds, play 9-holes of Disc Golf or sand volleyball, swim in Lake Laura or discover the different tree varieties found throughout the park. Learn more and make a reservation by visiting plumcreekpark.com or call (507) 859-2005.

Image of Plum Creek Park with Lake


Wahpeton Prairie

Remnant of tall grass prairie, oxbow pond and woods along Cottonwood River.

5 miles N. of Walnut Grove On Cty. 5, 1 mile E., ½ mile N.

For more information on Wahpeton Parks & Recreation, click here.  

Locations

Plum Creek Park
11000 Crown Ave,
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
507-859-20025
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