Prairie Park

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Features

  • Archery Range
  • Ball Field
  • Basketball Court
  • BBQ Grills
  • Dog Park
  • Dog Waste Bags
  • Drinking Fountain
  • GaGa Ball Pit
  • Ice Skating Rink
  • Parking Lot
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Play Equipment
  • R/C (Remote Control Track)
  • Restroom (Portable)
  • Skate Park
  • Sledding Hill/Sled Shed
  • Soccer/Multi-use Field
  • Splash Pad
  • Veterans Memorial
  • Walk/Bike Trail

Prairie Park: Otsego’s All-Season Hub for Fun, Sports, and Community

Prairie Park is a year-round destination with something for everyone. Families can enjoy the splash pad, playgrounds, and picnic shelters, while sports enthusiasts take advantage of baseball fields, basketball and pickleball courts, a skate park, and an archery range. In winter, visitors can ice skate or sled, and pet owners appreciate the large dog park. Scenic walking trails, a Veterans Memorial, and frequent community events make it a hub for exercise, relaxation, and neighborhood gatherings—all in one convenient, well-maintained space.

Details

  • Neighborhood Park (60 acres)
  • Walk/Bike Trail  

Location

8899 Nashua Avenue NE, Otsego, MN 55330
(behind Otsego Prairie Center)

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Park Shelter

Make your next gathering unforgettable at the Prairie Park Shelter in Otsego! Perfectly located next to the splash pad and playground, this covered space is ideal for birthday parties, family reunions, or casual get-togethers. With room for up to 40 guests, picnic tables, and easy access to all of Prairie Park’s trails, courts, and open green space, it’s the ultimate spot to celebrate outdoors. Reserve your date today and enjoy a fun, hassle-free event in the heart of Otsego’s favorite park!
Reserve the Prairie Park Shelter


Splash Pad

Splash Pad

  • The splash pad is open from Memorial Day to TBD in September
  • The Prairie Park Splash Pad is open from Sunrise to Sunset
  • To report issues, call 763-235-3155.


View a larger version of the Prairie Park map. 

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History

Prairie Park sits on land rich with Otsego’s early history. The area was first settled in 1852, six years before Minnesota became a state, when pioneers from Maine and other New England states arrived seeking fertile land and new opportunities. Originally called Pleasant Grove—though some records list it as Pheasant Grove—the township was officially established and renamed Otsego in 1858. By then, the 400-acre townsite near today’s Nashua Avenue and 95th Street had a school, post office, ferry, sawmill, church, and hotel. Early settlers cleared the dense “Big Woods,” building log cabins from the very trees they felled and carving farms from the forest floor. The site where Prairie Park stands today reflects that pioneering spirit and remains a gathering place for the community more than 160 years later.

View a larger version of the Prairie Park Historical Signage. 

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