Wheeler Park is located on Center Street in lower North Mankato and is the City’s oldest park.  The lower area in the park was dug out for brick making by a local business in the early part of the century.  The 12 1/2-acre park is the site of the annual North Mankato Fun Days celebration every July.  There are two picnic shelters, one that can be reserved and the other is on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Tennis courts, basketball courts, twelve clay horseshoe courts and two playground areas along with a large skating rink for winter use makes Wheeler Park a favorite for family picnics as well as company outings.

The large enclosed shelter that is attached to the bathrooms is available for reservations.  This shelter has electricity, a drinking fountain and a large attached deck.  A key needs to be picked up for this shelter at City Hall the last business day prior to your event.  The fee to rent this shelter is a nonrefundable $100 per day.

The shelter on the edge of the parking lot is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  This shelter has electricity and a drinking fountain nearby.

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Map of Wheeler Park

Park Rules and Regulations

• Park Hours are from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Driving or parking on the grass is prohibited.
• Glass containers are prohibited.
• Bonfires are prohibited.
• Snowmobiles and ATVs are not allowed.
• Audio devices may not be played so loud as to interfere with the reasonable use of the park by others.
• Personal grills may be brought in.
• Keg beer is allowed only with a permit.  A $30 fee and a $300 deposit are required.
• Dogs are allowed on leashes in Benson Park, Bluff Park and Spring Lake Park only.
• Hog roasts are allowed in the parks on hard-surfaced lots only.
• Golfing is not allowed.