Sylvan Park
Sylvan Park is the central park of Lanesboro and a welcoming setting for many Lanesboro events and live music.
It is a great location for family picnics, relax in the shade, generous play area for kids, fish in the ponds, and to enjoy a stroll. 
Enjoy the natural setting year-round.

Located at 202 Parkway Ave. S, Lanesboro

Sylvan Park Amenities
  • Picnic tables and benches throughout the park
  • Picnic shelters
  • Gazebo
  • Playground
  • Ponds and accessible fishing dock
  • Public Restrooms
  • Restrooms are available 24/7 on the south side of the community center
  • During the camping season, restrooms are available at the bathhouse in the park
  • Two basketball courts
  • Tennis/Pickleball court
  • One tennis court is available and is also used for pickleball
  • The Lanesboro Public Library has pickleball paddles and balls to borrow
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • Historic Cabin – The cabin in Sylvan Park is a designated local historic landmark. It dates to the 1920s and is an original Izaak Walton League cabin.
  • Sylvan Park Campground – Click for camping information

The Gazebo and Picnic Shelter on the north side of the community center are available to rent.
Rental applications are available at the city office.

Unlock the Outdoors

Unlock It! is a self-guided scavenger hunt experience for the whole family.

Thanks to a grant from the DNR and partnership with the YMCA, Lanesboro is excited to offer you a new adventure map!

We hope you all enjoy the self-guided scavenger hunt.

Bass Pond

Bass Pond
Fun Family Fishing Area
  • Accessible Fishing Dock
  • Stocked with bass, sunfish, and other panfish.
  • Great for kids and new anglers.
  • Fishing Tournaments
  • Fish Year-Round – Follow DNR Fishing Regulations
  • Boats and floats are permitted on the pond
  • Swimming is not recommended.

Located off of Elmwood Street West
next to the parking lot

Gateway Park

Green Area Next to the River
  • Open Space
  • Shade and grass
  • Relax near the Root River
  • Access to the Root River
  • Near pedestrian trail and Coffee Street Bridge
  • Electric service is available for events
  • The park is available to rent

Located off of Elmwood Street W
near the Lanesboro Softball Field

Softball Field

Softball Field
Play Ball!
  • One field
  • School Games
  • Community Leagues
  • Tournaments
  • Community events.
  • Use of the softball field is open to the public.
  • For tournaments and events, a concession stand is available for use

Located off of Elmwood Street West