Bluff Park

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.

Unleashed Dog Park is located at 33890 733rd Ave, St. James, adjacent to Meadowlark Compost Site. Bring your dog to Unleashed Dog Park and make a day of it. This is not your typical dog park. This large park offers almost two acres of woodland and grassy play areas, ideal for a fetch game.

One of the most popular year-round recreation locations in the south metro is Cleary Lake Regional Park. This lovely park has everything for everyone, including a golf course, campsite, picnic area, cross-country ski trails, swimming beach, and more.

Myre-Big Island State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, just outside the city of Albert Lea. It is 1,578 acres in size. On Albert Lea Lake, the park protects 8 miles of shoreline.