Visit Park Rapids

Visit Park Rapids Catch a memory! Home to the only place in the world to tiptoe across the Headwaters of the Mississippi River. How do you catch a memory?

We’re home to the Headwaters of the Mississippi at Itasca State Park. Family-friendly resorts are sprinkled throughout the area, welcoming vacationers for generations. But the pleasures remain the same; a day on the water, catching a cool breeze, seeing loons duck and dive, and watching the clouds roll by, occasionally snagging a walleye, northern or panfish for some fine eating later. Since our l

akes and woods never close, there are plenty of year-round activities; from silent sports such as hiking, biking, and cross country skiing to motor sports enjoying water recreation, ATVs, and snowmobiles. Savor the flavors of Dorset, the “Restaurant Capital of the World,” or stroll through the shops on Main in scenic Downtown Park Rapids. Immerse yourself in the arts and history. Take pleasure in hundreds of pristine lakes, miles of trails, and unique shopping in the Park Rapids Lakes Area.

Ever wonder how the gorgeous hanging baskets along 34 stay so pretty all season long? This is part of the Hafner's Green...
08/14/2025

Ever wonder how the gorgeous hanging baskets along 34 stay so pretty all season long? This is part of the Hafner's Greenhouse crew watering the baskets this morning! Thanks for your hard work, guys!

Our Resort of the Week is In-We-Go Resort & Motel on 8th Crow Wing Lake!With excellent fishing, boat access to two other...
08/13/2025

Our Resort of the Week is In-We-Go Resort & Motel on 8th Crow Wing Lake!

With excellent fishing, boat access to two other lakes on the chain (7 miles of scenic waterways), a huge Rave swimraft, kayaks, canoes, and tons of other water toys, In-We-Go is a top destination for water fun & recreation!

There are seasonal and nightly RV sites, a motel, and several cabins for you to choose from for your stay throughout the year.

Contact them at (218) 652-3536 or visit their website below!
https://www.inwegoresort.com/

Don't miss out on your chance to see this band as they help the 2nd St Stage - Park Rapids, MN concert series of 2025 go...
08/12/2025

Don't miss out on your chance to see this band as they help the 2nd St Stage - Park Rapids, MN concert series of 2025 go out with a bang!

If you want to utilize the free shuttle, look for it at the East parking lot at CHI St. Joseph's Health. The bus will run approximately every ten minutes to 3rd St and Main and back. There is room for your lawn chair!

See you there!

Like so many things in the Heartland Lakes area, the Longville-based band started in a potato shack on a blueberry farm.

Finding Waldo is an event that all ages look forward to each year! Beagle and Wolf Books & Bindery puts together a card ...
08/12/2025

Finding Waldo is an event that all ages look forward to each year! Beagle and Wolf Books & Bindery puts together a card that kids can use to seek out Waldo at local businesses. Once they get all the boxes checked off, they are entered into a drawing! Congratulations to the adorable winner!

Congrats to the Find Waldo Local in Park Rapids Grand Prize Winner!

Our Resort of the Week is Tamarac Resort & Campground LLC on Round Lake near Detroit Lakes. Since 2000, the Blanford's h...
08/06/2025

Our Resort of the Week is Tamarac Resort & Campground LLC on Round Lake near Detroit Lakes. Since 2000, the Blanford's have been operating the resort as a family-friendly, fishing destination, and they look forward to hosting you!

Round Lake is a clean and clear lake with 1,100 surface acres and depths of up to 69 feet. The on-site lodge, built in 2013, serves pizza, sandwiches, and ice cream, and offers a camp/gift store.

Call (218) 573-3262 or visit the link below to book your stay today!
https://tamaracresortmn.com/

If you have been missing breakfast at Douglas Lodge, it's back! Breakfast Buffet hours are Saturdays & Sundays from 8 - ...
08/01/2025

If you have been missing breakfast at Douglas Lodge, it's back!

Breakfast Buffet hours are Saturdays & Sundays from 8 - 10 AM.

See hours for other businesses for the rest of the summer below!

Get your fresh, local goods at any of these area Farmer's Markets this weekend!
07/31/2025

Get your fresh, local goods at any of these area Farmer's Markets this weekend!

Our Resort of the Week is Sleeping Fawn Resort & Campground on the north shores of gorgeous Stocking Lake! The resort yo...
07/30/2025

Our Resort of the Week is Sleeping Fawn Resort & Campground on the north shores of gorgeous Stocking Lake! The resort you'll never forget!

If you've never attended one of their annual lakeside music fundraisers (open to the public), Fawn Fun Fest, you won't want to miss this year's show on 8/10/2025! Click below for more info:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100033954386258

To book your next stay, click on the link below or call Joe at (218) 732-5356
https://sleepingfawnresort.com/

From the folks out at Camp Wilderness!Wild West Roundup Nights at Camp Wilderness! 🐴Round up the whole family and join u...
07/29/2025

From the folks out at Camp Wilderness!

Wild West Roundup Nights at Camp Wilderness! 🐴

Round up the whole family and join us TONIGHT from 6:30–8:30 PM for an evening full of fun and western-themed adventures — open to the PUBLIC!

🎟️ $20 per person includes:
🐐 Petting Zoo
🎨 Face Painting
🧼 Slime Station
🎯 Carnival Games galore!

And MORE!

🌭Dinner for an additional $5

👕 Tie-dyeing is available for an additional cost.

Don’t miss out on the fun — dust off those boots and mosey on down to Camp Wilderness for a night to remember! 🤩

We hope you will join us for a lovely evening, kicking off the All Class Reunion weekend with a fireworks display this T...
07/29/2025

We hope you will join us for a lovely evening, kicking off the All Class Reunion weekend with a fireworks display this Thursday! Brought to you by the Park Rapids Rotary and made possible through donations! Fireworks will follow the 2nd St Stage concert, at dusk in Heartland Park.

🚌 4:30 - 8:30 PM Free Shuttle from the east parking lot at CHI St. Joseph's to
3rd & Main

🍺 5:00 PM - 2nd St Stage Cocktail Hour

📋5:00 PM - Stop at our Park Rapids Chamber booth, grab a treat, and sign up for Water Wars next week!

🌭 5:00 PM - (until gone) Grab a hot dog and fixings from De La Hunt Media

🏫 5:00 - 8:00 PM Pre-register for the All Class Reunion near the Beer Garden

🎤 6:00 PM - The 4onthefloor Band starts rocking!

✨Dusk - Fireworks!

Eagle Bay Lodge, just north of Park Rapids, is our Resort of the Week! Reasons why this location is highly coveted in th...
07/23/2025

Eagle Bay Lodge, just north of Park Rapids, is our Resort of the Week!

Reasons why this location is highly coveted in the Heartland Lakes include the 18-hole executive golf course adjacent to the property and the fact that not only is there great fishing on Eagle Lake, but you can also navigate to Potato and Island Lakes right from your front door.

Boats, motors, and pontoon rental, main lodge with WiFi, heated swimming pool, tennis courts...the list goes on!

To book your stay, call (218) 732-3968 or click on the link below!
https://eaglebaylodge.com/

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1204 Park Avenue South, PO Box 249
Park Rapids, MN
56470

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The source of memories...

We’re home to the Headwaters of the Mississippi at Itasca State Park. Family-friendly resorts are sprinkled throughout the area, welcoming vacationers for generations. But the pleasures remain the same; a day on the water, catching a cool breeze, seeing loons duck and dive, and watching the clouds roll by, occasionally snagging a walleye, northern or panfish for some fine eating later. Since our lakes and woods never close, there are plenty of year-round activities; from silent sports such as hiking, biking, and cross country skiing to motor sports enjoying water recreation, ATVs, and snowmobiles. Savor the flavors of Dorset, the “Restaurant Capital of the World,” or stroll through the shops on Main in scenic Downtown Park Rapids. Immerse yourself in the arts and history. Take pleasure in hundreds of pristine lakes, miles of trails, and unique shopping in the Park Rapids Lakes Area.

Picture credit goes to Barbra Wicks, see more of her work on Instagram at @barbra_jow