Myre-Big Island State Park

The Albert Lea Community Dog Park is located in Brookside Park, south of the Brookside Boathouse. It is divided into small dog and large dog zones. Facilities/amenities include plenty of shade, water, and parking available.

The Albert Lea Community Dog Park is located in Brookside Park, south of the Brookside Boathouse. It is divided into small dog and large dog zones. There is lots of shade, water, and parking accessible among the facilities/amenities. Near Fountain Lake, the park is adjacent to a walking trail.

Over 300 acres of great parks, recreation spaces, and open space have been built in our community's abundant natural and historic locations.

The park, first opened in 1887, is named for Henry Hastings Sibley, Minnesota's first governor. The park has previously housed a horse racing track, a regional zoo, a museum, a community band shell, clay tennis courts, and well-known gardens.

Athletic fields, gardens, a playground, picnic spots, and a skating rink are all part of this community retreat.

The Red Jacket Valley Park, formerly known as the Guaranteed Sand and Gravel Pit, is a picturesque place ideal for hiking, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and picnics. On the south side of the pond, there is a beach area, and there are woodland walking trails around the park.