McLeod County Parks & Recreation

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

McLeod County Parks & Recreation offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

04/24/2026

Today is the official start of the season at Lake Marion Park Campground and Piepenburg Park Campground!

04/10/2026

NOTICE: Local fire departments will be performing a controlled burn on multiple areas at Swan Lake Park during the evening hours of Monday, April 13. The park will be closed during this time.

03/27/2026

We love welcoming dogs to our parks! Please help keep them clean by picking up after your pets so everyone can enjoy the space.

03/06/2026

NOTICE: The gravel portion of the road in Piepenburg Park is temporarily closed due to poor conditions. Access to the boat landing parking lot is still available.

03/06/2026

It's National Employee Appreciation Day, and you'll likely see a lot of posts claiming to have the best employees. Just know that we actually have the best ones. 😉

03/05/2026

It was great meeting with Representative Bobbie Harder and chatting about important legislation that helps rural Minnesota communities with funding to improve their parks and trails. Staff attended the Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Legislative Action Day at the Capitol.

03/05/2026

Now Hiring: Summer Campground Worker/Host
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02/27/2026

The big day is almost here! Camping and Shelter Reservations open on Monday!

Reservations open at 8am Monday, March 2.

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